Pauline Menes papers

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Pauline Menes papers

1970-1986 (majority 1977-1978)

Pauline H. Menes (1924-2009) was a delegate to the Maryland General Assembly representing the 21st district of Prince George's County from 1966 until 2007. During her legislative career, Delegate Menes focused on the issues of education, health care, the criminal justice system, aging, the arts, and women's concerns. Her papers also deal with the subjects of abortion, battered spouse and divorce legislation, the Metro, rape, the University of Maryland, and the National Women's Conference. The files consist of correspondence, agenda, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, and press releases.

3.00 linear feet

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Delegate to the Maryland General Assembly representing the 21st District of Prince George's county. During her legislative career, Delegate Menes has focused on such issues as education, health care, the criminal justice system, juvenile justice, aging, the arts, and women's concerns. From the description of Papers of Pauline Menes, 1970-1986. (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 18855608 Pauline Herskowitz Menes has r...

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