Lawrence Smith photographs, 1952
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Lawrence
- Title
- Lawrence Smith photographs
- Dates
- 1952 (inclusive)19521952
- Quantity
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10 photographic prints
7 negatives - Collection Number
- PG 88
- Summary
- Photographs taken by Lawrence Smith of the University of Idaho's 1952 "reverse" panty raid.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
In the 1940s and 1950s, panty raids became a popular prank amongst college students across the country. These raids involved large groups of male students breaking into female dorms and living groups to steal their underwear. In 1952, students at the University of Idaho decided to use this trend to raise money for charity. They hosted a "reverse" panty raid where male students would visit female student dorms asking for coffee and then all the students convened at the Student Union Building for an auction, where they were selling panties, and an all night dance. The event ended in the morning with students surpentining in downtown Moscow asking for more donations. The reverse panty raid raised more than $500 for charity.
Content Description
This collection consists of 10 photographs and 7 negatives from the University of Idaho's 1952 "reverse" panty raid. The photographs were taken by, then student, Lawrence Smith.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Description of Item], Lawrence Smith photographs, PG 88, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Photographs and Negatives
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Description: Large crowd in pajamas outside of an unidentified building1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white printDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-01
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Description: Large crowd in pajamas walking down a street1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negativeDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-02
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Description: Large crowd in pajamas serpentine in front of the First Trust & Savings Bank downtown1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negativeDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-03
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Description: Large crowd in pajamas serpentine down Main Street1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negativeDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-04
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Description: Man smoking while holding a camera in a large crowd1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white printDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-05
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Description: Crowd at auction at all-night dance1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white printDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-06
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Description: Crowd at auction at all-night dance1 photographic prints : 3.5" x 5" black and white print1 negatives : 2" x 3" black and white negativeDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-07
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Description: Man holding a pair of panties while a woman in pajamas inspects1 photographic prints : 3.5" x 5" black and white print1 negatives : 2" x 3" black and white negtiveDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-08
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Description: Crowd at all-night dance1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negativeDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-09
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Description: Crowd at auction at all-night dance1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negativeDates: 1952Container: Folder 1, Object 88-10
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fund raising
- Greek letter societies
