Dorsett, Martha (1851–1918)

Martha Angle Dorsett is best known for being Minnesota's first female lawyer. After being denied the right to practice law in Minnesota in 1876, she successfully petitioned the Minnesota legislature to change the state law governing attorney admissions. With the law amended to permit admission regardless of sex, Martha went on to practice law and remained active politically throughout the rest of her life in Minneapolis.

Excerpt of AIM song

American Indian Movement (AIM) members singing the AIM song, mid-1970s. From What Now, People? Vol. 2, Paredon Records, 1977.

Addie L. Ballou

Addie L. Ballou

Addie L. Ballou, ca. 1896. Ballou addressed the Minnesota House in 1869 in favor of H.F. 91, a bill for female suffrage. It failed by a single vote.

William Lochren

William Lochren

William Lochren of St. Anthony, ca. 1900. Lochren was state legislator from 1869–1870 and US District Court Judge from 1896–1907. Photo by Jacoby.

Members of the Minnesota Legislature

Members of the Minnesota Legislature

Henry C. Waite(bottom left) and other members of the legislature, ca. 1883. Photo by Charles A. Zimmerman.

Abram M. Fridley

Abram M. Fridley

Abram M. Fridley, ca. 1878. Photo by Charles A. Zimmerman.

Governor Horace Austin

Governor Horace Austin

Official portrait of Governor Horace Austin, 1873. Artist: Carl Gutherz.

1870 State Senate of Minnesota

1870 State Senate of Minnesota

Governor, Lt. Governor, Senate of the State of Minnesota, 1870. Photo by Alexander St. Clair.

Governor William Marshall and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives

Governor William Marshall and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives

Governor William Marshall and members of the House of Representatives, 1868. Photo by Joel Emmons Whitney.

Governor William Marshall and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives

Governor William Marshall and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives

Governor William Marshall and members of the House of Representatives, 1867. Photo by Alexander St. Clair.

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