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The California Appellate Court Legacy Project

Continues the study of the history of the California Courts of Appeal. Recordings of oral history interviews are available in the library. Schedule a time to view the DVDs by calling (415) 865-7178 or by email. Search the California Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal Database for more information.
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Illustrations: Images from the Special Collections & Archives

Invaluable resources for the study of legal history, California Judicial Center Library collections also provide rich evidence, in images as well as in text, that legal scholars and public servants, although bound by the rule of law, are uniquely and fully human.
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the California Courts

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2012
Twelve men and women of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have served or are serving as members of the California Supreme Court or the Courts of Appeal. The exhibit honors their courage and commitment, their leadership and accomplishments, and their contributions to the development of the California law.
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