Kathleen Cairnes to Speak about First Female Chief Justice of California

Women in History Lecture: Rose Bird–Chief Justice of California

Kathleen Cairns PhD (retired annuitant in Women’s History/Gender Studies at Cal Poly SCU) will be speaking about Rose Elizabeth Bird (1936-1999), who served for 10 years as the first female Chief Justice of CA, and her role in politicizing the judiciary.

There will be a Special Manuscript Exhibit on Women in History from noon to 4pm.
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
21 W. Anapamu St. – FREE