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Riley, Janet Mary

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Janet Mary Riley Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Collection 33
Abstract

Janet Mary Riley was the first woman to hold a full-time law school faculty position in New Orleans and is credited with helping to change Louisiana law to make women equal partners in their marriages.

Dates: Created: 1934-1991; Other: Majority of material found in 1965-1979; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1999

Rosemary Drown Archdiocese of New Orleans and School Integration Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Collection 43
Scope and Contents The Drown collection includes photostat copies of correspondences, addresses, and pastoral letters by Archbishop Rummel and other clergy primarily relating to the New Orleans Archdiocese’s intent to end segregation in parochial schools and fierce response by local opposition groups. Materials also include correspondence and newsletters from supporting local Catholic organization’s and articles from local and national newspapers on the debate. There are also numerous journals,...
Dates: Created: 1942-1978; Other: Majority of material found in 1955-1964; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/2013