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James Manahan: "Trials of a Lawyer." (1933).

James Manahan (1866-1932) was a prominent lawyer in Minnesota during the Progressive Era and beyond--from 1906 through the early 1920s. He died on January 8, 1932 at the age of sixty-five, and his autobiography, "Trials of a Lawyer," was published by his daughter Kathryn the following year.
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Douglas A. Hedin, "Episodes in the Life of James Manahan. Chapter One: The Making of 'Trials of a Lawyer.'"

The story of the posthumous publication of James Manahan's autobiography in 1933 is the subject of the following article. It is the first of several studies of episodes in his life to be posted on this website. ...

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Douglas A. Hedin, "Episodes in the Life of James Manahan. Chapter Two: "The 'First Graduate' and his family."

This article describes James Manahan's wife Minnie, daughter Kathryn, graduation from law school, admission to the bar and first six years of practice in St. Paul.

He took a written bar examination in St. Paul on March 2, 1889, and passed. He was admitted to the bar on March 7th. A cop...

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