Category: Women’s History

The Enduring Legal and Creative Legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

April 3, 2024

Posted by: Alison Hall

During her nearly twenty-five years with the Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was involved in many copyright law cases and wrote the majority opinion for one of the most important decisions, Feist Publications, Inc. v. Rural Telephone Service Co., Inc. She was also a copyright owner, writing and registering memoirs and children’s books with the Copyright Office. Learn more about her legal and creative legacy in this blog post.

Posted in: Copyright Lore, court cases, Supreme Court, Uncategorized, Women's History

Meet Sarah Beth Morgan: An Animation Artist Drawn to Purpose

March 28, 2024

Posted by: Ashley Tucker

The Copyright Office celebrates Women’s History Month and this year’s theme, “Women who advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion.” As part of this year’s celebration, Copyright Office staff sat down with Sarah Beth Morgan, an animation director, illustrator, and muralist who has practiced art across the country. Morgan attended Savannah College of Art and Design …

Posted in: Copyright, diversity, education, Uncategorized, Visual Arts, Women's History