Jonathan Coleman papers, 1990-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Coleman, Jonathan
Title
Jonathan Coleman papers
Dates
1990-1992 (inclusive)
Quantity
12.5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1337
Summary
The Jonathan Coleman papers (1990-1992) contains research, notes, histories, family documents, correspondence and finished and draft manuscripts for the book, At Mother's Request: A True Story of Money, Murder, and Betrayal, that was written about the Salt Lake City Bradshaw murder.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Jonathan Coleman papers (1990-1992) contains research, notes, histories, family documents, correspondence and finished and draft manuscripts for the book, At Mother's Request: A True Story of Money, Murder, and Betrayal, that was written about the Salt Lake City Bradshaw murder.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Gift of Jonathan Coleman.

Processing Note

Processed by Manuscripts staff.

Separated Materials

Photographs (P0530) and audio cassette tapes (A0248) transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Family Histories and GenealogyReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1
Life Story of John F. Bradshaw
1 2
History of Emma B. Bradshaw and Richard W. Bradshaw
1 3
Personal History of Bertha Mae Bradshaw Beck
1 4-5
Memories of Franklin J. Bradshaw
1 6
Franklin J. Bradshaw, College Years
1 7-8
Berenice Bradshaw, Autobiography
1 9-10
Jewett Family Genealogy
Volume
1 1
John Bradshaw's Journal and Photo Album

CorrespondenceReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
2 1
Jonathan Coleman
2 2-3
Franklin J. Bradshaw
2 4-5
Berenice J. Bradshaw
2 6
Frances Bradshaw Schreuder
2 7
Marilyn Bradshaw Reagan
2 8
Robert Bradshaw
2 9
Larry Bradshaw
2 10
Richard Behrens
2 11
Miscellaneous Family Correspondence
2 12
Miscellaneous Legal Correspondence
2 13
Miscellaneous Business Correspondence

Marc Schreuder's Investigation, Arrest and TrialReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
3 1-2
Investigation and Arrest
3 3
Arrest and Extradition to Utah
3 4
Extradition to Utah
3 5-8
Preliminary Hearing
3 9
Material related to Marc's Trial
3 10-12
Trail and Sentencing
4 1-13
Transcript of Marc Schreuder's Trial and Sentencing

Frances Schreuder's Preliminary Hearing, Arrest and TrialReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
5 1
Papers related to Frances Schreuder's Arrest
5 2-4
Transcript of Preliminary Hearing
5 5
Jury Selection
6 1-10
Transcripts of Arrest, Trial, and Appeal
7 1-11
Transcripts of Arrest, Trial, and Appeal
8 1-10
Transcripts of Arrest, Trial, and Appeal
9 1-4
Frances Schreuder's Trial and Appeal
9 5-10
Annotated Transcriptions of Audio Tapes

Thirty-five NotebooksReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Volume
10 1-11
Frances and Marc Schreuder's trials
10 12-35
General research for book

Witness Testimony, Legal papersReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
11 1
Notes on Witness Testimony
11 2
Legal papers of Richard Behrens
11 3-4
papers regarding Jeffrey Charles Morris
11 5
Nedra Wright Transcription
11 6
Relating to the divorces of Frances Schreuder
11 7
Frances Schreuder's assault on the babysitter
11 8
Material on Marc Schreuder's SLC attorneys
11 9-10
Miscellaneous Documents
11 11
Regarding the John F. Bradshaw estate
11 12-16
Legal papers regarding Bradshaw estate
11 17
Certificate of Limited Partnership in F & B Investment Company
11 18
Franklin J. Bradshaw business folder

Information in Larry BradshawReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
12 1-2
Information on Larry Bradshaw
12 3-9
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs Lawrence Bradshaw
12 10
Documents regarding Larry Bradshaw's name change
12 11-12
Larry Bradshaw and Leigh University
12 13-14
Miscellaneous Information regarding Leigh University

Original Book Proposal, Notations and ChangeReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
13 1
Author's original book proposal
13 2-3
The book's chronology
13 4
Subject breakdown including highlights from tapes
13 5
Subject/Theme breakdown
13 6
Handwritten notes on first draft
13 7
Changes made on first draft
13 8
Page notations from first draft
13 9
Author's notes and questions
13 10
Miscellaneous interviews
13 11
Witness Addresses and Style Sheet
13 12
Quotes
13 13-14
Various notes by author

ManuscriptsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
14 1-9
Handwritten manuscript comprising prologue and chapter 1-36
15 1-10
Handwritten manuscript comprising chapters 36 to the end
16 1-20
The original manuscript that went to Atheneum
1984
17 1-21
Copy
Author's copy of the original manuscript on which several changes were made while the book was being edited.
18 1-21
Draft
This is the edited first draft of the book from the editor.
19 1-18
Draft
This is the second draft of the book.
1985
20 1-17
Changes
While the book was in copyediting, the author made more changes which are reflected in this manuscript copy.
21 1-16
Final
This is the final manuscript version for hardcover publication.
22
Author Galleys
This box contains the author's galley sheets.

Wire Stories and Miscellaneous InformationReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
23 1
Wire stories about Marc and Frances Schreuder
23 2
papers related to a CBS News story the Schreuders
23 3
Information on Midland, Texas
23 4
Information on Bryn Mawr School
23 5
Materials on Kent School
23 6
Various notes on Trinity College
23 7
Bills from Marc and Larry's school
23 8
Berenice Bradshaw's travels
23 9-10
Various notes and preliminary questions
Volume
23 1
Yearbook of the Allen-Stevenson School

News Clippings and Background ReadingReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
24 1-7
News Clippings
24 8
Related to the Utah State Prison and Executions in Utah
24 9
Information on SLC and the LDS Church
24 10
Background on Lehi, Utah
24 11
Information on victims and abuse
24 12
Information on mental health
24 13-15
Background Reading
25
Related Background Reading
This box contains various books and magazines which are related to several issues and events in the book.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Criminals--United States--Biography
  • Murder--United States--Case studies

Personal Names

  • Bradshaw, Franklin J.
  • Coleman, Jonathan. At mother's request : a true story of money, murder, and betrayal
  • Schreuder, Frances, 1938-
  • Schreuder, Mark Francis

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Galley proofs
  • Manuscripts for publication
  • Notes