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A Guide to the John Marshall Bar Association Miscellany

Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff

University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005


Descriptive Summary

Provenance: John Marshall Bar Association
Title: John Marshall Bar Association Miscellany
Dates: 1944-1972
Abstract: Association publications, scripts for homecoming celebrations, programs for the Barristers' Brawl, and other documents.
Extent: 1 Folder
Identification: Manuscript Collection 47


Biographical/Historical Note

Originally known as the John Marshall Debating Society, the John Marhsall Bar Association is today the student bar association affiliated with the Law Student Division of the American Bar Association and the Florida Bar.


Scope and Content

The collection contains mimeographed JMBA publications, both official and unofficial. The titles include The Shuffle (1953-56), The Dicta (1953), What's in a Name? (1953), The ??????? , and The John Marshall Bar Association Bulletin (1965-1966). Also included are two scripts for JMBA homecoming skits, programs for the spring Barrister's Brawl and homecoming celebrations, a 1972 JMBA position paper on the University's conversion to a quarter-based academic calendar, and other miscellaneous documents.


Access or Use Restrictions

Access

Collection is open for research.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], John Marshall Bar Association Miscellany, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Processing Information

The publications in this collection were pulled from the University Archives Series 42, Clippings File.


Selected Subjects and Access Points

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog:
Subject Terms:
Law students -- Florida -- History.


For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.

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