William A. Hightower papers 1924-1991

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William A. Hightower papers 1924-1991

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Contains Hightower's writings including novels, essays, and poetry. Includes correspondence from prison personnel, Hightower, and Genelle Larson Pugmire. Contains copies of a manuscript in which Hightower discusses his conviction and declares his innocence. Includes political essays discussing many of the current events during his prison term, including the Great Depression, World War II and the atomic bomb, and communism. Also includes various novels, many with western American themes. Includes the typewriter Hightower used when composing in prison.

1 artifact, (1 linear ft.); 15 cartons, (15 linear ft.)

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L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Hightower, William A., 1878-1974

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College student and Confederate soldier, from Halifax Co., Va. From the description of Letters, 1849-1864. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19794022 William A. Hightower (1878-1974) was a baker in Colma, California, when he was convicted of the murder of Catholic priest Patrick E. Helsin. He spent much of his time in prison writing poetry and prose. He served a sentence of life imprisonment from 1921 to 1965, when he was released, still claiming innocence. Afte...

California State Prison at San Quentin

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Pugmire, Genelle

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