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John Marshall Bar Association Miscellany

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 047

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), 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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944-1972

Creator

Access

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Biographical/Historical Note

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

Extent

0.01 Linear feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Association publications, scripts for homecoming celebrations, programs for the Barristers' Brawl, and other documents.

Physical Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Alternate Form of Material

Digital reproductions of items in this collection are available online via the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.

Processing Information

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

Title
A Guide to the John Marshall Bar Association Miscellany
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
Date
March 2005 (Updated June 2019)
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755