Sandra Day O’Connor - A Citizen for All Seasons
The exhibition includes artifacts, photographs, documents, and video that record O’Connor’s youth, education, civic and legal career, and development into a national icon for women’s achievement as the first female Justice on the United States Supreme Court. In addition, it explores the influences on Justice O’Connor’s life and pioneering spirit that allowed her to become the leading female voice in America for nearly twenty-five years.

Partnering with the O’Connor House Project at Papago Park, /ital/Sandra Day O’Connor - A Citizen for All Seasons/ital/ also highlights her current plans for achieving bipartisan consensus in solving important social and political issues in Arizona. Justice O’Connor’s adobe house has been relocated from Paradise Valley to a site right next to the Museum at Papago Park. It’s purpose is to become a gathering place “where civil talk leads to civil action.”

“The exhibition is designed to demonstrate the overwhelming impact an individual can have on every level of American society,” says exhibition curator Aaron Monson.  “In addition to sharing Justice O’Connor’s incredible life story, we hope it inspires visitors to take active roles in their communities and in the democratic process.”

Some highlights of the exhibit include:

  • An iconic judicial robe and collar worn by Justice O’Connor
  • Justice O’Connor’s childhood confirmation dress
  • Authentic items from the Lazy B Ranch
  • Personal items from the O’Connor family
  • Photographs and videos featuring Justice O’Connor

 

Justice O'Connor with AHS Executive Director, Dr. Anne Woosley

 

Cutting the Ribbon. L-R Central Division Director Peter Welsh, Exhibit Curator Aaron Monson, Justice O'Connor, AHS Executive Director Dr. Anne Woosley, AHS Board President Jim Ronstadt.

Justice O'Connor touring the exhibit with Central Division Director Peter Welsh
The exhibition has been made possible with generous support from the Historical League, Inc., and the Friends of the O’Connor House.