NY Legal History Podcast

How Emeline Got Free Audiostory Now Available!

How Emeline Got Free is an audio drama that tells the story of the landmark Lemmon Slave Case from the perspective of Emeline Thompson, the eldest of the eight enslaved women and children whose freedom was at stake at this 1852 trial.


The Historical Society of the New York Courts Podcast series shines a light on New York’s legal history through the perspective of the State’s courts. They are listed in reverse chronological order.

                        

Episode #8 – Chancellor James Kent: His Impact on Judging and the Beginnings of “American Law”

Episode #8 – Chancellor James Kent: His Impact on Judging and the Beginnings of “American Law”

This episode was recorded on June 29, 2020 and features an interesting discussion about Chancellor James Kent with a retired ...
Episode #7: The Judith S. Kaye Teaching Fellowship at Bard High School Early College

Episode #7: The Judith S. Kaye Teaching Fellowship at Bard High School Early College

This episode was recorded on May 28, 2020 and features an interesting discussion about the Society's Judith S. Kaye Teaching ...
Episode #6: The Society's Harlem Law Program

Episode #6: The Society’s Harlem Law Program

This episode was recorded on May 27, 2020 and features a discussion about the Society's Harlem Law Program for high ...
Episode #5: Doris Ling-Cohan — A Pioneering Asian American Judge

Episode #5: Doris Ling-Cohan — A Pioneering Asian American Judge

This episode was recorded on May 12, 2020 with a pioneering Asian American judge for Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage ...
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