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MSS 01-02

The Peter L. Paull Collection of Faculty Photographs and Libel Show Programs

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Dates

  • Creation: 1949; 1950; 1953; 1956; 1957; 1959; 1959; 1960; 1961; 1962; 1964

Extent

  • 21 Items

Abstract

Collection of photographs and programs related to the Libel Show.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the Law Library by Peter L Paull, Jr., on July 31, 2001.

Biographical / Historical Note

The Libel Show is an annual theatrical production that has been humoring the Law School since 1908 (making it the longest running student organization on campus). Each year, the Show lampoons professors and life at the Law School through a variety of impersonations, song parodies, and skits. The Libel Show's mission is to do everything within its power to help the Law School community enjoy raucous laughter.

Material Specifications

The photographs are located in the photo collection file cabinets. The Libel show programs were merged with other programs in RG 32/201 Libel

Scope and Content

This collection contains photographs and programs used in The Libel Show, an annual theatrical production that has been lampooning professors and life at the law school since 1908. It was donated to the Law School by Peter L. Paull in July of 2001.

The photographs were used in connection with the magazine for the class of 1967.