Barbara Ringer

Lawyer

Birthday May 29, 1925

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Indiana

DEATH DATE Apr 9, 2009 (83)

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About

Played a prominent role in the preparation and passing of the 1976 Copyright Act and also holds a place in history as the first female Register of Copyrights.

Before Fame

She earned her law degree from Columbia Law School as one of the first females to attend the school.

Trivia

She was a recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service.

Family Life

She never married or had any children.

Associated With

At the time of the passing of the Copyright Act, Gerald Ford was US President.