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Lawyers

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Anthony Zarlengo, 1983 January 3

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00105
Abstract

Talks about Philip Hornbein's opposition to the Klu Klux Klan, felt Stapleton was sympathetic to the Klan. In 1928, Zarlengo began practicing law, and worked for DA. Talks about the microphone case, when Governor’s office was bugged, Hornbein represented those accused. Zarlengo appointed Chief Prosecutor. Talks a lot about Hornbein and Ben Lindsey.

Dates: 1983 January 3

Portrait of Philip Hornbein Reading, 1938

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00004
Abstract

Philip Hornbein is reading in a chair with a cigarette in his hand. Hornbein was one of Colorado's top trial lawyers, a leader in the fight against the Ku Klux Klan, and chairman of Colorado's Democratic Party during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He graduated from the University of Denver School of Law, practiced in Cripple Creek, then Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1938

Portrait of Philip Hornbein Reading, 1938

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Identifier: B063.08.0008.00093
Abstract

Philip Hornbein is reading in a chair. Hornbein was one of Colorado's top trial lawyers, a leader in the fight against the Ku Klux Klan, and chairman of Colorado's Democratic Party during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He graduated from the University of Denver School of Law, practiced in Cripple Creek, then Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1938

Sam Menin for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-menin
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Sam Menin, Denver defense attorney, describes attending Westminster Law School (which would later merge the University of Denver College of Law) at night while working during the day. Menin reflects on his career and discusses why he often represented homeless, poor, or oppressed clients. Discusses the impact of the KKK, segregation, and race relations.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined