Pierson Prize for Oratory Medal, 1887

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Pierson Prize for Oratory Medal, 1887
Pierson Prize for Oratory Medal, 1887
Artifact/Collection Number: 
AC 00165
Location: 
Shelf 26 (housed with AC 00161-00180)

A round gold pendant with oratorical contest details inscribed on both the front and the back. On the front the name of the winner for 1887, "AWARDED TO MARY R. CURRAN AS A PRIZE FOR ORATORY", is inscribed in the center of the medallion, around which reads "FOUNDED BY DANIEL PIERSON MDCCIXXXVII". On the back it reads "COLLEGIUM DICKINSONIENSE DETUR DIGNIORI". 

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Origin: 
Gift of Milton W. Eddy, 1955