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Judge Allen a Trailblazing Female Judge Remembered
The Lyman couple recall Judge Allen a liberal thinker in the federal judiciary, noting she faced gender barriers such as lacking a women’s restroom and a hostile work climate. They recount her courtesy and resolve, her impact on women’s rights, and their own life changes after joining her staff in 1934.
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Judge Allen
Lymans
Luke
Federal Court
Allen
Mrs. Tuve
Tuve
Luke Lyman
United States
Helen
Venice Gardens
Florence Allen
Ray Porter