Paul M. Hebert Speeches

These speeches were selected from the personal files of Paul M. Hebert, who was the longest serving dean of Louisiana State University's Law School. During his life, Hebert held several positions within LSU, he served as a civilian judge in the Nuremberg Trials, he was active in numerous civic groups, and he was an advocate for legal education. Hebert was a highly sought after public speaker; this collection is comprised of speeches given throughout his academic and legal careers between 1929 and 1976. The selected works here were chosen as a representative sample of the collection as a whole. The full collection (containing 184 files) resides in the Archives of the LSU Law School Library and is available to researchers upon request.

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Order of the Coif Inductions

Paul M. Hebert

Speeches made to honor inductees into the LSU chapter of The Order of the Coif.
Some Important Parallels

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered at the Northwestern State College (now Northwestern State University of Louisiana)’s 1949 Convocation, in which Hebert compares American lawyers to prestigious political positions.
Students' Louisiana Constitutional Convention

Paul M. Hebert

Delivered to students at the 1949 Louisiana State Constitutional Convention, this speech encourages them to examine and critique their government.
Class of 1934 Reunion

Paul M. Hebert

Speech given at the ten-year reunion of the Louisiana Law Institute's class of 1934.
Why Civilian Defense?

Paul M. Hebert

Radio address delivered by Hebert on February 11, 1942, on WJBO Baton Rouge, in which he discusses the importance of civil defense in the war effort and encourages all citizens to do their part.
On the Louisiana State Law Institute

Paul M. Hebert

A collection of speeches regarding the history and success of the Louisiana Law Institute, given between 1941 and 1957.
LSU Community Radio Address 1940

Paul M. Hebert

Radio speeches delivered by Hebert to members of the Louisiana State University community during the Fall of 1940. In these radio addresses, Hebert reports to students, alumni, and their families on the activities of the university.
Miscellaneous LSU Events 1940-1944

Paul M. Hebert

Speeches made at various LSU events, including a welcome to the freshmen of 1940, an address to the football team of 1940, and a cadet corps commencement.
What is Our Democratic Heritage?

Paul M. Hebert

A speech about the role of democracy in America. Delivered at a conference on education in October 1940.
Address to the Citizens of Monroe

Paul M. Hebert

Here Hebert discusses the relationship between the Northeast Center (now the University of Louisiana at Monroe) and Louisiana State University.
American Society of Foresters

Paul M. Hebert

Speech given to the Gulf Coast section of the American Society of Foresters to commemorate the new School of Forestry building.
Chief Justice Charles Austin O'Neill 25 Years of Service Dinner Speech

Paul M. Hebert

This speech was delivered at an honorary banquet celebrating 25 years of service from Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Austin O'Neill.
On the New Deal and the Law

Paul M. Hebert

Here Hebert speaks on changes in the law in the wake of FDR's New Deal.
Southwestern Louisiana Institute Commencement

Paul M. Hebert

Commencement address given to the Southwestern Louisiana Institute’s (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette) class of 1939.
Young Mens Business Clubs

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered to Governor Leche and members of the Young Men’s Business Club celebrating the growth of Louisiana State University since its relocation to the new campus.
22nd Annual Boys and Girls Short Course

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered at the 22nd Annual 4-H Club Boys and Girls Short Course.
Addresses to Fraternities and Sororities

Paul M. Hebert

A collection of speeches given at a variety of sorority and fraternity functions at LSU between 1938 and 1953.
Addresses to the Knights of Columbus

Paul M. Hebert

Addresses delivered to the Louisiana Knights of Columbus between 1938 and 1964 on various subjects, including Catholic values, the importance of Christopher Columbus, and the threat of Communism.
Memorial Day

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert on Memorial Day 1938 honoring those who have fallen upholding American values and ideals.
On Medical Jurisprudence

Paul M. Hebert

Lecture given to LSU medical students about the necessity of proper legal proceedings within the field of medicine and the partnership between medical and legal professionals.
On the Constitution of the United States

Paul M. Hebert

Speeches delivered by Hebert celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the United States Constitution and highlighting how constitutional law affects private property ownership.
Third Annual Louisiana Bankers Association Conference

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered at the Third Annual Louisiana Bankers Association Conference thanking the members for their work and patronage.
On Infantile Paralysis and the President Roosevelt Birthday Ball

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered on January 29, 1937, encouraging attendance of the President Roosevelt Birthday Ball, the proceeds of which went to help fight infantile paralysis.
The Daughters of the American Revolution

Paul M. Hebert

Speech given to The Daughters of the American Revolution to celebrate the Constitution’s sesquicentennial.
Felis Tigris Louisianis

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert at the dedication of Mike the Tiger's habit (circa 1936).