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Anthony Komadina et al. vs. Mark D. Peckham, February 20, 1970

Anthony Komadina et al. vs. Mark D. Peckham, February 20, 1970

Exceprt from the cover of Anthony Komadina et al. vs. Mark D. Peckham, February 20, 1970. Peckham was refused admission to Marana High School due to the length of his hair exceeding standards set out within the school's dress code. The school and principal, Anthony Komadina, were ordered by the court to register and enroll Peckham.

Legal Papers Relating to Four Civil Rights Cases Before Various Courts in Arizona
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