Daniels, Hayzel B., 1907-

Dates:
Birth 1907

Biographical notes:

Daniels graduated from the University of Arizona Law School in 1948. He practiced law in Phoenix and was elected to the Arizona State Legislature in 1950. In 1952, as president of the NAACP, he initiated and tried the Phoenix Union High School desegregation case. He later served as Assistant District Attorney and Phoenix City Judge before retiring in 1978.

From the description of Oral history interview, 1983 Oct. and 1988 Sept. 4 [sound recording]. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 35599039

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Subjects:

  • African American lawyers
  • Lawyers
  • Legislators
  • Politicians
  • School integration
  • Segregation in education

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Places:

  • Arizona (as recorded)
  • Arizona--Phoenix (as recorded)