Category: Women’s History

Pioneering Women in Congress

August 18, 2017

Posted by: Jennifer González

In honor of the 97th anniversary of the 19th amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote, the Law Library of Congress celebrates pioneering women in Congress.

Posted in: Guest Post, Law Library, Women's History

Margaret Brent, Lord Baltimore’s Legal Representative

January 23, 2017

Posted by: Jennifer Davis

This post discusses Margaret Brent who is considered the first female attorney and women's suffragist in the colonies.

Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Women's History