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Isaac Parker was a United States federal judge who served as judge of the Western District of Arkansas from 1875 to 1896, with his court based at Fort Smith. His jurisdiction included much of the unsettled western frontier, where the court handled cases involving federal crimes and conflicts in Indian Territory. Newspapers later popularized the nickname “Hanging Judge” because Parker imposed numerous death sentences, although executions required separate federal authority.

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Who was Edna Ferber?

Edna Ferber was an American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright who lived from 1885 to 1968. Her major works include Show Boat, Cimarron, Giant, and Ice Palace. [Source](https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/edna-ferber)

Which Edna Ferber novel won the Pulitzer Prize?

So Big won the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1925. The novel had been published in 1924 and follows Selina Peake DeJong across several stages of her life. [Source](https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/edna-ferber)

What is Edna Ferber's connection to Show Boat?

Ferber wrote the novel Show Boat, first published in 1926. It became the basis for the 1927 musical with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show_Boat)

What is Edna Ferber's connection to Giant?

Giant is Ferber's 1952 novel about Texas ranching, oil wealth, class, and racial conflict. The 1956 film adaptation starred Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna_Ferber)