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Lawrence Smith photographs, 1952
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 NoteReturn to Top
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 DescriptionReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Description of Item], Lawrence Smith photographs, PG 88, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Photographs and NegativesReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | object | ||
1 | 88-01 | Large crowd in pajamas outside of an unidentified building
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
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1952 |
1 | 88-02 | Large crowd in pajamas walking down a street
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negative
|
1952 |
1 | 88-03 | Large crowd in pajamas serpentine in front of the First Trust & Savings Bank downtown
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negative
|
1952 |
1 | 88-04 | Large crowd in pajamas serpentine down Main Street
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negative
|
1952 |
1 | 88-05 | Man smoking while holding a camera in a large crowd
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
|
1952 |
1 | 88-06 | Crowd at auction at all-night dance
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
|
1952 |
1 | 88-07 | Crowd at auction at all-night dance
1 photographic prints : 3.5" x 5" black and white print
1 negatives : 2" x 3" black and white negative
|
1952 |
1 | 88-08 | Man holding a pair of panties while a woman in pajamas inspects
1 photographic prints : 3.5" x 5" black and white print
1 negatives : 2" x 3" black and white negtive
|
1952 |
1 | 88-09 | Crowd at all-night dance
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negative
|
1952 |
1 | 88-10 | Crowd at auction at all-night dance
1 photographic prints : 5" x 3.5" black and white print
1 negatives : 3" x 2" black and white negative
|
1952 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fund raising
- Greek letter societies