Richard Lipsitz, Sr. ’43

University at Buffalo School of Law Alumni Association Oral History Collection
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00:00:02 - Why he chose UB Law

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Partial Transcript: I was attracted to UB Law School for two reasons: my father was a graduate and it was affordable. I began in 1940 when there was little money to spare. I wasn't aware of its quality until after I attended and found, to my great delight, that it was serving as a training ground for future Harvard professors.

Segment Synopsis: I was attracted to UB Law School for two reasons: my father was a graduate and it was affordable. I began in 1940 when there was little money to spare. I wasn't aware of its quality until after I attended and found, to my great delight, that it was serving as a training ground for future Harvard professors.

Keywords: Choosing UB Law School; Little Harvard

Subjects: UB LAW AS STUDENT

00:01:00 - Type of Student and activities

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Partial Transcript: I was a diligent student and graduated with honors. When the Law School was on West Eagle Street and attached to it was a building the students used for recreation. One of my most memorable experiences was being in that building, playing cards. Unexpectedly, the Dean of the Law School and the Chancellor of the University showed up. They observed us playing cards and shooting dice. It was the end of the arrangement to use the space for that kind of activity.

Segment Synopsis: I was a diligent student and graduated with honors. When the Law School was on West Eagle Street and attached to it was a building the students used for recreation. One of my most memorable experiences was being in that building, playing cards. Unexpectedly, the Dean of the Law School and the Chancellor of the University showed up. They observed us playing cards and shooting dice. It was the end of the arrangement to use the space for that kind of activity.

Keywords: Eagle Street Campus; UB Law School general

Subjects: UB LAW AS STUDENT