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Leona Pouncey Thurman (1911-1985)

Artist Unknown

The Black Archives of Mid-America

The Black Archives of Mid-America
Kansas City, United States

Leona Pouncey Thurman received law degrees in 1949 from Howard University and became the first Black woman to practice law in Kansas City. Thurman's 34 year career, focused on criminal cases in the early years of her practice, but soon shifted to divorce cases.

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  • Title: Leona Pouncey Thurman (1911-1985)
  • Creator: Artist Unknown
The Black Archives of Mid-America

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