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Matthews, Stanley, 1824-1889

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An historical retrospect: the development of religious liberty in the United States

An historical retrospect: the development of religious liberty in the United States

Oscar S. Straus gives an address at the University of Georgia tracing the development of religious liberty in the United States. Beginning with the founding of several American Colonies, including Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, Straus examines how many of the colonies dealt with religious freedom, or lack thereof, and how as the United States has developed as a nation it has set forth the law that no religion or sect of religion is above any other, and that the laws apply to all equally.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-13

Our overworked Supreme Court

Our overworked Supreme Court

Supreme Court justices “Woods, Blatchford, Harlan, Gray, Miller, Field, Waite, Bradley [and] Matthews” sit around a table, struggling to keep up with an overload of cases piling up on the floor, delivered “From the Lower Courts” by mail clerks entering on the left, as well as “Cases Unadjudicated 1880-1882” and “Cases Unadjudicated 1883-,” and a cabinet labeled “1885” along the wall in the background. Caption: It is unequal to the ever-increasing labor thrust upon it. Will Congress take prompt measures for the relief of the people?

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1885-12-09