Oklahoma’s women lawyers

Abstract

There were women lawyers practicing law in the Oklahoma Territory in the 1800s. These women pioneers, along with their successors, had varying, fulfilling, and challenging experiences. Following the rigors of their education and legal training, they then had the challenge of attaining employment in their chosen field in a culture dominated by men. Only their determination, perseverance and intelligence lead to their successes at a time in history when women were second class citizens, deemed inferior and with, at best, a limited right to vote 1 or hold many elective offices.