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Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, c1870s-1880s (1954)
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Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, c1870s-1880s (1954)
Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, 1874 (1954). Previously a Missouri congressman, Parker was appointed District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas in 1875 at a time of great lawlessness in the American West. In his 21 years on the bench he tried over 13, 000 cases, of which 344 were capital crimes. 160 defendants were sentenced to death by hanging. A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954
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This print captures the stern gaze of Judge Isaac C Parker, known as the Hanging Judge, during the late 19th century. Originally a Missouri congressman, Parker was appointed District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas in 1875 when lawlessness plagued the American West. Throughout his remarkable 21-year tenure on the bench, Judge Parker presided over an astonishing number of cases - more than 13,000 in total. Among these were a staggering 344 capital crimes that demanded justice. Unyielding in his pursuit of maintaining law and order, he sentenced an astounding 160 defendants to death by hanging. The image portrays a man dressed impeccably in a suit befitting his position of authority. Seated with an air of solemnity and determination, this portrait symbolizes not only one man's commitment to upholding justice but also serves as a metaphor for crime and punishment during this tumultuous era. Located within Arkansas' wild frontier at that time, Judge Isaac C Parker became synonymous with enforcing law amidst chaos. This historical photograph is taken from "Pictorial History of the Wild West" by James D Horan and Paul Sann published in London in 1954. As we reflect upon this powerful image today, it serves as a reminder of both our country's turbulent past and its unwavering dedication to maintaining order even under challenging circumstances.
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