1914-005: Fred H. and Heman H. Hable vs. Mayor of Winchester:

Scope and content:

The plaintiffs leased an auditorium from the city to show "moving pictures." They wanted to show a movie titled "The Lure." The mayor of Winchester claimed the movie was indecent and prohibited them from screening the movie to the public. Plaintiffs questioned the legality of the Mayor's action.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888