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The End of Marilyn Monroe's Life

 

Section I: Introduction

Marilyn Monroe was my topic of choice for many reasons. Although it has been many decades since she died, she is still a topic of conversation in almost any crowd. Marilyn Monroe has fascinated people of all ages for years, and to many, the secrets of this celebrity's life still remain a mystery yet to be uncovered. Monroe was glamorous and the epitome of femininity. She was controversial-- yet people loved her.

During my research, I hope to learn more about the life of Marilyn Monroe. It seems that the cause of her death is unknown to many people. Some believe she was murdered, and others believe she simply died in her sleep. I would like to focus my research on her life and the events that led to her death. I would like to find out exactly what caused her to die at such a young age, and why there is so much mystery surrounding her death.

I think the audience that would be most interested in learning what I have found after researching my topic is the fans of Marilyn Monroe. I do not believe there is really a distinction between male and female and young and old. People of all ages can relate to this topic because Marilyn Monroe's legacy still lives on today. People still watch her movies, buy her posters and discuss her life. I think her die-hard fans would most enjoy reading about the end of her short life.

Section I-b: Keywords

UNC Library Catalog:

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe NOT Monroe Doctrine

Marilyn Monroe AND life

Marilyn Monroe AND death


Academic Universe Lexis-Nexis:

Marilyn Monroe AND scandal

Marilyn Monroe AND affairs

Marilyn Monroe AND mafia AND murder

Marilyn Monroe AND death


Search engine on Web:

<http://www.google.com>

<http://www.altavista.com>

Marilyn Monroe official website

death Marilyn Monroe

FBI Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe life

 

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Section II: Books, Videotapes and CD-ROMS from UNC-CH libraries

Print sources:

Gregory, Adela. Crypt 33: The Saga of Marilyn Monroe--The Final Word.
Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group, 1993. PN2287.M69 G744.

Guiles, Fred Lawrence. Norma Jean: The Life of Marilyn Monroe.
New York: McGraw-Hill, 1969. PN2287.M69 G855.

Monroe, Marilyn. Marilyn Monroe, A never-ending drama. London:
Plexus, 1986. PN2287.M69 A3.

Monroe, Marilyn. My Story. New York: Cooper Square Press, 2000.
PN2287.M69 A35.

Spoto, Donald. Marilyn Monroe: The Biography. New York: Cooper
Square Press, 2001. PN2287.M69 S66.

One non-paper source:
1995. Legends of entertainment video. 60 minutes. Diamond Entertainment
Corporation. Videocassette. 65-V6874

 

Section III: Electronic Indexes and Databases Sources

Ball, Graham. (2001, November 24). Exclusive: A shocking new book

reveals how Hollywood's hottest sex symbol was killed by a Mafia boss

to topple his enemy Bobby Kennedy; How Sinatra discovered Marilyn was

the victim of murder. The Express [Online], p. 47 (2634 words).

Available: LEXIS-NEXIS [2002, September 13].

 

Brouwer, Julian. (2002, August 11). New tape evidence: Marilyn was

killed;'Injected with drugs after call to Bobby.' Sunday Mirror

[Online], p. 14 (721 words). Available: LEXIS-NEXIS [2002, September

13].

 

Claire, Christopher. (2002, July 28). Why the Mafia had to murder

Marilyn Monroe. Scotland on Sunday [Online], p. 8 (745 words).

Available: LEXIS-NEXIS [2002, September 13].

 

DiNardo, Luc. (2002, July 21). Marilyn: The mystery surrounding the

death of sex-goddess Marilyn Monroe lives on even after 40 years. The

Ottawa Citizen [Online], p. C4 (2718 words). Available: LEXIS-NEXIS

[2002, September 13].

 

Leigh, Wendy. (2002, July 27). How the Mafia murdered Marilyn. Daily

Mail[Online], p. 48 (2932 words). Available: LEXIS-NEXIS [2002,

September 13].

 

Purtell, Tim. (1992, August 7). Some like to plot. Entertainment Weekly

[Online],p. 222 (678 words). Available: Infotrac General Reference

Center Gold [2002, September 13].

 

(1992, August 10). One death, many theories. People Weekly [Online], p.

69 (782 words). Available: Infotrac General Reference Center Gold

[2002, September 13].

 

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Section IV: Web Sources on Your Topic

Title of Web page: Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) Killed by Psychiatric Drugs
Web address: http://www.cchr.org/art/eng/page06.htm
Brief Description: This site tells about Marilyn Monroe's involvement with psychiatrists and their influence on her troubled life. It tells of how Dr. Ralph Greenson pushed her further into depression by giving her drugs and beating her. Monroe was depressed up until the day of her death, and the writers for this site believe he played a part in her death.
Source of Web site: Citizens Commission on Human Rights

Title of Web page: Marilyn Monroe's Official Website
Web address: http://www.marilynmonroe.com
Brief Description: This site has everything related to Marilyn Monroe-a timeline of her life, a biography, her fan club, a photo gallery, etc. The biography was helpful in learning about all her struggles from birth, throughout her career and up until her death. Nicely organized.
Source of the Web site: CMG Worldwide

Title of Web page: 40 Years of Remembering Marilyn
Web address: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/08/01/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main517232.shtml
Brief Description: This site tells that even 40 years after her death Marilyn is still famous and her fans still continue to love her. The site provides information about her life and about the mystery still remaining about her death.
Source of Web site: CBSNews.com

Title of Web page: Freedom of Information Act: Marilyn Monroe
Web address: http://foia.fbi.gov/monroe.htm
Brief description: This site provides a great deal of confidential articles regarding the life of Marilyn Monroe. It has detailed descriptions of various events throughout her life and an abundance of information on her affairs and the question of how she died. I found this site very useful because of the quality of its information.
Source of Web site: Freedom of Information Act

Title of Web page: Through Your Most Grievous Fault
Web address: http://www.aynrand.org/medialink/marilynmonroe2002.shtml
Brief description: This is a commentary by Ayn Rand from The Voice of Reason. This was published two weeks after Marilyn died. The commentary talks about Monroe's life and provides quotes from Monroe.
Source of Web site: Ayn Rand Institute

 

Section V: Mini-Essay
Title: Napster Faces Judgment over Copyright Infringement
Topic Area: Net Controversy

Napster, a website created by Shawn Fanning that revolutionized the sharing of free music over the internet in 1999, finally had to face the music in court after a long debate over the controversy of swapping free music files ended. After more than two years of trading and downloading free music with the only quick click of the mouse, loyal fans of Napster would have to find other means of adding to their music collections . (1)

Napster, Inc. was accused by the Recording Industry Association of America of helping Napster users to trade copyrighted music without permission. In February 2001, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the Napster case upheld most of the lower court's judgment of a restrictive injunction. The court found that Napster's users infringed copyrights, and Napster was secondarily liable for those infringements. The court also stated that the burden of identifying the music on Napster that was infringing on the plaintiffs' rights would be placed on the plaintiffs. There is still some question as to how much burden is being placed on Napster to monitor the site so more infringement does not occur. (2)

In September 2001, Napster, Inc. negotiated a $26 million settlement with music publishers and representatives that will allow Napster to continue song-swapping by becoming a paid subscription service. Bertelsmann AG and Napster, Inc. agreed in October 2001 to work together to turn the peer-to-peer file sharing service into a secure membership-based service that will let users enjoy the same service they loved, while reimbursing artists, songwriters, publishers and all others in the music industry for their products. (3) Both Napster and the music industry will continue to work on ways to bridge the gap between copyright laws and the sharing of music on the web.

Notes:

(1) Benedict, Jon. (2000, December 14). What to think about Napster

revolution? Volante via U-Wire [Online], 1895 words. Available:

LEXIS-NEXIS[2002, September 13].

(2) Rudell, Michael I., and Neil J. Rosini. (2001, February 23).

'Napster' Nipped by Ninth Circuit. New York Law Journal [Online], 2918 words.

Available:LEXIS-NEXIS [2002, September 13].

(3) (2001, November) Napster Reseaches Settlement with Music Publishers.

E-Business Law Bulletin [Online], 3, 1532 words. Available:

LEXIS-NEXIS (2002, September 13].

 

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Three Web sites:
Title of Web page: Record Label Signs Deal With Napster
Web address: http://aolsvccomp.com.com/2100-1023-247859.html
Brief description: Bertelsmann to drop lawsuit if new membership-based Napster launches successfully.
Source of Web site: CNET News.com

Title of Web page: Napster in Court
Web address: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/tech/DailyNews/napster000328.html
Brief descripton: Napster tries to find protection from copyright liability.
Source of Web site: ABC News.com

Title of Web page: Napster Awaits Court Ruling
Web address: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1165671.stm
Brief description: Napster waits for ruling by 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Source of Web site: BBC News

 

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