Riding with the Duke: John Wayne in Arizona

Apache Junction Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ, United States

John Wayne was born in Iowa and lived for most of his adult life in California. Yet, he spent many years exploring, living, and investing in Arizona, where he produced his own films, raised cattle, operated a game ranch, and was seemingly everywhere at once. Wayne remains an iconic presence in American popular culture. In […]

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Women of the Arizona State Prison

Apache Junction Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ, United States

Winnie Ruth Judd, Eva Dugan, Dr. Rose Boido, and Eva Wilbur Cruz all shared one thing in common. They were all incarcerated at the Arizona State Prison in Florence.  These women were players in both the sensational stories that made national headlines and local stories that made Arizona history. Who were these women and how […]

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Crime and Justice in Arizona Territory

Apache Junction Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ, United States

Arizona’s territorial era has the reputation of being a violent and crime-ridden place with ineffective criminal justice institutions. This presentation provides an overview of crime and justice in Arizona Territory. Based on data from court cases and newspapers, it describes the types of crimes most commonly committed and the justice system’s response to them. Contrary […]

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ONEBOOKAZ Book Discussion (Apache Junction)

Apache Junction Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ, United States

Join ONEBOOKAZ for a facilitated book discussion on the Adult ONEBOOKAZ title, The Blind Eye: A Sephardic Journey by Marcia Fine. Elizabeth Larson will be the facilitator for this discussion geared toward adults. More info on ONEBOOKAZ can be found on their website and twitter. This project was funded in part by a Project Grant […]

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