National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Fort Smith National Historic Siteearly 20th century postcards of Fort Smith
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Fort Smith National Historic Site
Letters and Other Documents
 

Court records contain some of the correspondence from Isaac C. Parker.  They provide insight into his thoughts and beliefs on a number of issues.

detail of courtroom drawing of Judge Parker
Judge Parker's Biography
link to story of Parker's life
more...
Parker seated at his bench in 6th Street courtroom  

Did You Know?
The only known image of Judge Parker in his courtroom is this one from the federal courthouse on Sixth Street which dates from the 1890s. There are no photographs of the courtroom located in the former military barracks.

Last Updated: September 28, 2007 at 15:23 EST