Tullar papers, 1953-1979.

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Tullar papers, 1953-1979.

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Correspondence, probation reports, newspaper clippings, and court documents relating to the 1953 polygamy case against 26 men from Short Creek, Arizona. The correspondence includes correspondence with Charles Adams, probation officer for the men, as well as letters from people giving opinions or requesting information about the case. A paper, "Red Letter Day at Short Creek," by Patricia Wendel, University of Arizona law school, relates the state officers' raid on Short Creek, the trial proceedings, and the results.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7417325

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Adams, Charles.

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Former Oklahoma painter (landscapes and portraits), who was active in New York City in the 1930s. From the description of [Charles Adams: artist file] (Philbrook Museum of Art, Chapman Library). WorldCat record id: 244005968 ...

Wendel, Patricia.

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Tullar, Robert S., 1915-1993.

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Attorney, Pima County Superior Court judge, and president of the Arizong Court Judges Association. In 1953, Tullar presided over polygamy charges against 26 men from Short Creek, Arizona. From the description of Tullar Photo Collection, 1904-1906. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39846661 Lawyer, Pima County Superior Court judge; Robert Tullar presided over polygamy charges against 26 men from Short Creek, Ariz. From th...