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Posted by: Kelly McKenna
Describe your background. I’m from an island in Lake Erie called Kelley’s Island. My dad was park ranger for the State of Ohio and we spent our summers and the times when the lake wasn’t frozen over on the island. Later, we moved to Salisbury, North Carolina, where my brother and I grew up, and …
Posted in: Interview, Law Library
Posted by: Kelly McKenna
Last month, a memorandum of understanding was signed at the Library of Congress by Law Librarian of Congress and Acting Deputy Librarian for Library Collections and Services Jane Sánchez and Secretary General of the European Parliament Klaus Welle. The agreement provides valuable insight into services, collections, and cataloging at the two Libraries. The following is …
Posted in: Law Library
Posted by: Kelly McKenna
To commemorate both International Women’s Day and Irish Heritage Month this year, I would like to share the story of Averil Deverell, the first woman to practice as a barrister in Ireland.
Posted in: Law Library, Women's History
Posted by: Kelly McKenna
Describe your background. I was born and raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico. I have a huge family on both sides from all across Puerto Rico, and we love to spend time together every time I go back. I graduated with my bachelor’s degree and immediately moved to Washington, D.C. in June 2017. Moving to Washington …
Posted in: Interview, Law Library
Posted by: Kelly McKenna
When I saw that National Handwriting Day was coming up, I decided to consult with the Law Library’s Rare Book Curator, Nathan Dorn. This felt like a great opportunity to highlight an item from our Rare Book Collection featuring handwritten script. With over 25,000 volumes of books and bound manuscripts, the Law Library’s collection of …
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