Mamie Dowd Walker scrapbook
Scope and Contents
Photocopied scrapbook consisting primarily of newspaper clippings that concern Mamie Dowd Walker's 1942 to 1945 service as juvenile judge of Durham County.
Dates
- 1941 - 1945
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Biographical / Historical
Mamie Dowd Walker (1880-1960) was appointed judge for the first juvenile court in Durham City and County in 1934, making her the first female judge in North Carolina. She served from 1934 to 1941 and 1942 to 1949. Although not trained in law, her years of experience on the city recreation and education boards meant she was highly qualified, and her imagination and dedication won the support and affection of the entire community, black and white. When she was removed without warning in 1941 and a man appointed instead, a public outcry arose that did not stop until she was reinstated the next year. Her court became a model for others around the country.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Milo Pyne
- Title
- Mamie Dowd Walker Scrapbook
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cale McCammon
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the North Carolina Collection Repository
