Dr. Helen Knowles-Gardner
@knowlesgardner.bsky.social
Research Director, Institute for Free Speech. Marathon runner. Proud wife of a disabled US Navy combat veteran. 🏴 by birth, 🇺🇸by choice.
During my latest NAACP v. Alabama #freespeech research at the Library of Congress this week, I came across this NAACP membership card. It's a very important part of my research; the card expired at the same time that AL obtained a TRO ousting the NAACP from that state for 8 years!
February 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
During my latest NAACP v. Alabama #freespeech research at the Library of Congress this week, I came across this NAACP membership card. It's a very important part of my research; the card expired at the same time that AL obtained a TRO ousting the NAACP from that state for 8 years!
Anyone in the DMV area… Can you tell me whether Second Story Books in Rockville is still as good as it used to be?
January 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Anyone in the DMV area… Can you tell me whether Second Story Books in Rockville is still as good as it used to be?
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Herblock on religion and the rhetoric of "outside agitators" in Selma, Alabama. Berkeley Gazette, March 17, 1965.
January 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Herblock on religion and the rhetoric of "outside agitators" in Selma, Alabama. Berkeley Gazette, March 17, 1965.
I've just received the first proofs of my forthcoming #freespeech Journal of Supreme Court History article. I had forgotten that I had included this memorial tribute to my friend, Ken Kersch. Now I'm crying buckets again.
January 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I've just received the first proofs of my forthcoming #freespeech Journal of Supreme Court History article. I had forgotten that I had included this memorial tribute to my friend, Ken Kersch. Now I'm crying buckets again.
Traditionally, I should’ve made these English mince pies on Christmas Eve, but hey, better late than never.
December 27, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Traditionally, I should’ve made these English mince pies on Christmas Eve, but hey, better late than never.
A feline timeline cleanse. You’re welcome ☺️
December 27, 2024 at 3:27 AM
A feline timeline cleanse. You’re welcome ☺️
As I work on my next article about the crafting of the landmark #freespeech #SCOTUS decision in NAACP v. Alabama, I'm so grateful to all of the archivists who helped me amass these copies of all of the drafts. I cannot do my work without #archivists
December 23, 2024 at 4:44 PM
As I work on my next article about the crafting of the landmark #freespeech #SCOTUS decision in NAACP v. Alabama, I'm so grateful to all of the archivists who helped me amass these copies of all of the drafts. I cannot do my work without #archivists
#OTD 88 years ago, #SCOTUS heard concluding oral arguments in West Coast Hotel v. Parrish. So grateful for Elsie Parrish's bravery, and for the help, for my ‘21 book about the case, provided by the family members of her and the lawyers.
#makingminimumwage #laborhistory
#makingminimumwage #laborhistory
Making Minimum Wage: Elsie Parrish versus the West Coast Hotel Company (Studies in American Constitutional Heritage) (Volume 4)
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December 17, 2024 at 1:42 PM
#OTD 88 years ago, #SCOTUS heard concluding oral arguments in West Coast Hotel v. Parrish. So grateful for Elsie Parrish's bravery, and for the help, for my ‘21 book about the case, provided by the family members of her and the lawyers.
#makingminimumwage #laborhistory
#makingminimumwage #laborhistory
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Final manuscript submitted to Lexington Press. So excited to have reached this stage with this #FreeSpeech #FreePress book! Looking forward to the publication stages. And this will be the first book bearing my married name!
January 16, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Final manuscript submitted to Lexington Press. So excited to have reached this stage with this #FreeSpeech #FreePress book! Looking forward to the publication stages. And this will be the first book bearing my married name!
Seeing the sunrise and sunset over, and then walking across the Edmund Pettus bridge, is as emotional as one might imagine.
December 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Seeing the sunrise and sunset over, and then walking across the Edmund Pettus bridge, is as emotional as one might imagine.
These magical archives are my research home for a couple of weeks. Today they yielded this off-topic, but decidedly historically fascinating letter. 
December 6, 2023 at 11:47 PM
These magical archives are my research home for a couple of weeks. Today they yielded this off-topic, but decidedly historically fascinating letter. 
I can only imagine the conversations Ruth and Sandra are already having.
December 1, 2023 at 6:54 PM
I can only imagine the conversations Ruth and Sandra are already having.
For my current extensive #freespeech historical research project, I am in almost daily contact with #archivists at various institutions around the country. I am constantly reminded of how wonderfully helpful these people are.
November 29, 2023 at 2:10 AM
For my current extensive #freespeech historical research project, I am in almost daily contact with #archivists at various institutions around the country. I am constantly reminded of how wonderfully helpful these people are.
Time to let the cat sit on my work and my laptop, and go to bed! 
November 27, 2023 at 3:51 AM
Time to let the cat sit on my work and my laptop, and go to bed! 
For the first time in over 20 years of working in this country, I am working for an organization that recognizes and respects Veterans Day 🙏🇺🇸🙏
November 10, 2023 at 7:19 PM
For the first time in over 20 years of working in this country, I am working for an organization that recognizes and respects Veterans Day 🙏🇺🇸🙏
Prayers would be appreciated for our cat Smokey, who is finding it difficult to eat after his dental surgery.
November 9, 2023 at 3:12 AM
Prayers would be appreciated for our cat Smokey, who is finding it difficult to eat after his dental surgery.
Does anyone have access to the Western Political 1/4ly from 1959, who would be able to send me a copy of an article from that year? I can’t seem to find it open access anywhere. Thank you in advance. 
November 7, 2023 at 9:54 PM
Does anyone have access to the Western Political 1/4ly from 1959, who would be able to send me a copy of an article from that year? I can’t seem to find it open access anywhere. Thank you in advance. 
I love it when the mail brings used books that are immediately useful for my current work research project. The fact that the books have that old book smell is a wonderful bonus 😂
November 6, 2023 at 5:57 PM
I love it when the mail brings used books that are immediately useful for my current work research project. The fact that the books have that old book smell is a wonderful bonus 😂
Privileged to be back at the Library of Congress doing more free speech archival research.
October 27, 2023 at 8:58 PM
Privileged to be back at the Library of Congress doing more free speech archival research.