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Historical
May 15, 2025

The U.S. Constitution: Analysis and Interpretation

The Library of Congress continues to provide access to the Constitution Annotated , which is an amazing resource created to help individuals brush up on their history and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. This resource provides interpretation and analysis for each article and amendment of the...
Court Rules
May 7, 2025

Finding Historic Version of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Looking for older versions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure? Check out our research guide on the Federal Court Rules . We have a handy table which helps you quickly navigate to older versions of the rules through the United States Code on HeinOnline . The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure...
Historical
March 21, 2024

Voices of Women in Law: Four Collections of Essays to Read in Celebration of Women’s History Month

The National Women's History Alliance has designated the 2024 Women's History Month theme as "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”, recognizing women who work to “ eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions” and who...
Historical
February 16, 2024

National Constitution Center

Nestled in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, just steps away from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center stands as a beacon of constitutional education and exploration. More than a mere museum, it serves as a dynamic platform for understanding and celebrating the...
Historical
January 5, 2024

Pennsylvania State Archives Reopen!

The Pennsylvania State Archives officially re-opened their doors to the public on December 13th, 2023. According to an alert on their website, the archives are open for research Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. In anticipation of their move to a larger facility, the archives...
Historical
December 1, 2023

Pennsylvania Superior Court: Over 125 Years of Justice

Congratulations to the PA Superior Court, which recently celebrated its 125th anniversary! In 1895 the Legislature of Pennsylvania established the PA Superior Court as an intermediate appellate court. Its jurisdiction was to hear appeals from certain types of decisions of the courts of common pleas...
Historical
September 29, 2023

Tracing Back Pennsylvania Codes

Wondering how to trace back a code to its prior versions? Or to see how it read during a certain time period? Check out our example below using 61 Pa. Code § 815.49 . Say you have to find the 1980 version of 61 Pa. Code § 815.49, which covers the "procedure for claiming and payment of prizes" for...
Historical
September 14, 2023

Constitution Day: Discussing Constitution Annotated

This Sunday, September 17th marks Constitution Day, an annual observance celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Since Constitution Day is coming up, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to spotlight the Constitution Annotated website. Constitution Annotated...
Historical
September 8, 2023

Exploring History and Culture Through the Library of Congress' Story Maps

The Library of Congress continues to innovate, making collections of historical and legal resources more accessible and engaging than ever before. One of their most exciting initiatives is the development of "Story Maps," a captivating way to explore and learn about history, culture, and more. “The...
Historical
October 13, 2022

Jenkins' Historic Print Book Collection

Are you looking for an older edition of a popular legal encyclopedia or treatise? Jenkins may have what you need in our library’s Historic Collection. The collection includes previous editions of titles covering many different legal topics. Here is a list of some of our most popular historic titles...