Fort Smith, sign to Judge Parker's Court [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. [1960]

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Fort Smith, sign to Judge Parker's Court [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. [1960]

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Negative taken for May 11, 1960, Arkansas Gazette article "State's Past is Well-preserved in Fort Smith Museums," B1:2. This sign pointing the way to Judge Isaac C. Parker's Federal courtroom is located at the corner of Rogers Avenue and South 5th Street in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. Parker is famous as the "Hanging Judge" who presided over his court from 1875 to 1896. At least 88 hangings took place under his jurisdiction. The courtroom was restored to historic conditions.

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm. (2 x 2 in.)

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Deane, Ernie

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Parker, Isaac Charles, 1838-1896

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The Arkansas History Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1905. Inspired and guided during its early years by John Hugh Reynolds, the commission is the official archives of the state, responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas. From the description of Arkansas History Commission records, 1905-1984 [microform]. (Arkansas History Commission). WorldCat record id: 244818119 ...