Cross purposes Pierce v. Society of Sisters and the struggle over compulsory public education /

Abrams, Paula, 1953-

Cross purposes Pierce v. Society of Sisters and the struggle over compulsory public education / [electronic resource] : Paula Abrams. - Ann Arbor : The University of Michigan Press, c2009. - viii, 280 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9780472021390 (electronic bk.)




Pierce, Walter Marcus, 1861-1954 --Trials, litigation, etc.


Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary--Trials, litigation, etc.


Educational law and legislation--History--United States--20th century.
Due process of law--History--United States--20th century.
Church schools--Law and legislation--History--United States--20th century.
Catholic schools--History--Oregon--Portland--20th century.
Private schools--Law and legislation--History--United States--20th century.
Religious minorities--Legal status, laws, etc.--History--United States--20th century.
Catholics--Legal status, laws, etc.--History--United States--20th century.


Oregon--Trials, litigation, etc.


Electronic books.

KF228.S57 / A38 2009

344.73/079