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Thieves & Vagabonds : A History of Law and Justice in Lancaster County

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This vignette is a discussion of Thieves & Vagabonds: A History of Law and Justice, a new exhibit on display in the museum at LancasterHistory. The exhibit explores three hundred years of legal history in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, from the seventeenth century through the twentieth century. The article focuses on the exhibit’s exploration of civil rights and local LGBTQ+ history.

Source: Pennsylvania history

DOI: 10.5325/pennhistory.92.3.0549

Author: Mabel Rosenheck

Language: English

Topic: Medieval and Early Modern Justice

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413192782

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