Sharlot as Activist

In 1906, Sharlot Hall became active in the crusade against the congressional measure which would have brought New Mexico and Arizona into the Union as one state. Sharlot toured Arizona gathering opposition to the bill, and wrote a 64 page article in "Out West Magazine" praising Arizona’s resources. Her epic poem, "Arizona," describing why Arizona deserved separate statehood, was placed on the desks of each congressman. The measure was defeated, perhaps due, in part, to Sharlot’s efforts.

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