A Political Pioneer: Harriette Bailey Conn (1922-1981)

• In Event: History, Context, and Attitude Formation

Brief Overview

Harriette Bailey Conn was a barrier breaker as an African-American woman in the mid-20th century. She was the first African-American women to grade from IU Law School Indianapolis in 1955 and was appointed Indiana State Public Defender in 1970.

Authors

• Karlee Lynne Taylor, University of Indianapolis

• Laura Merrifield Wilson, University of Indianapolis