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By: Jennifer Davis
This month, we remember the history of Pablo Abeita, Isleta citizen, governor, judge, judicial clerk, postmaster, store owner, and representative for Isleta on the All Pueblo Council of Governors. Abeita was born in Isleta, New Mexico, on February 7, 1871, to a well-established family in Isleta; his grandfather Ambrosio lent $18,000 in gold to the …
Posted in: In Custodia Legis
By: Taylor Gulatsi
Today on the blog, foreign law specialist summarizes the newly published legal report, titled, "Climate Change and Historic Preservation."
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While every week at the Library offers something exciting for visitors, researchers and staff, there are certain occasions (like this week) when there is a confluence of musical activity that should perk up everyone's ears. Three major events will grace the Coolidge Auditorium stage, featuring a Broadway and film star, a stellar vocal group that features graduates of the Thomanerchor in Leipzig (that's the chorus that J.S. Bach led at Thomaskirche) and a blockbuster evening of chamber music with the Belcea and Ébène Quartets. Attendees of each event will have a unique chance to see items from the Music Division's collections.
Posted in: In The Muse
By: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post highlights a brief overview of some of the first Native American women lawyers and judges in the United States.
Posted in: In Custodia Legis
By: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post announces the final Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar for 2024. The webinar will review the most popular legal reports published by the Law Library of Congress in 2024.
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By: Nathan Dorn
One of the perplexing aspects of the surge in witch trials that took place in Europe between the 15th and the 18th centuries is the question of how much the personal experiences of that era’s legal personnel influenced the practice of criminal justice throughout the period. In a previous post on this blog, we saw …
Posted in: In Custodia Legis
The Music Division commemorates the 160th birthday of Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, a trailblazing American philanthropist and musician who founded the Library's concert series and commissioning program, and established the longstanding tradition of public-private philanthropic partnerships at the institution. Explore previous Founder's Day concerts and learn more about this storied titan of American music history.
Posted in: In The Muse
By: Jennifer Davis
This blog post discusses the witch trial and witch ducking of Grace Sherwood, of Pungo and Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1706.
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By: Claudia Morales
On Friday, October 18, the Music Division had the honor of presenting 10-time Grammy winner, NEA Jazz Master, “El Sonero Mayor,” American pianist, composer, arranger, band leader and social activist, Mr. Eddie Palmieri. In 1975, Palmieri won the first-ever Grammy in the category of Best Latin Music Recording with his album “The Sun of …
Posted in: In The Muse
By: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's Congress.gov interview is with Wade Ballou, a Legislative Counsel within the House of Representatives.
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