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Women judges -- Oregon -- Portland

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Mercedes Deiz collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 543
Abstract

Papers and photographs relating to the life and career of Mercedes Deiz (1917-2005), who became the first woman of color to be a judge in Oregon when she was appointed to a seat on the district court, and was also the first Black circuit court judge in the state. The collection also includes correspondence, photographs, and other materials relating to members of Deiz's family.

Dates: circa 1875-2014