Pinkney Plaque (second edition), c.1979

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00790
Location
Shelf 16

This rectangular bronze metal plaque hung by the old East College gate, replacing an earlier plaque that had been stolen but not recovered until after this replacement was created. The plaque features a passage written in honor of Noah Pinkney. Though never an employee of Dickinson College, Pinkney sold pretzels, sandwiches, ice cream, cakes, and pies to Dickinson students and staff members. He was fixture in any around campus for decades, and was very fondly remembered by generations of Dickinsonians. 

This plaque was removed in 2011 during repairs and restoration to the East College gate, and a newer plaque with updated language was installed in its place in 2012. 

Phi Epsilon Pi Plaque, 1978

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00874
Location
Shelf 17 (housed with AC 00871)

The plaque that was dedicated to the Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity was made out of wood and metal.  It is in the shape of a shield and in the center is "In Appreciation from the Phi Epsion Pi Iota Sorority for Your Help with Our Chapter" since Phi Epsion Pi Iota Sorority had just formed.

Lacrosse Team Plaque, 1980

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00110
Location
Shelf 20 (housed with AC 00109-00112)

Two lacrosse sticks and the text "LEE LACROSSE CLUB STATE SIDE 1980"  inscribed plate mounted on a red background to commemorate a game between Dickinson and the Lee Lacrosse Club of southern England on April 27, 1980.

NAHRO Award plaque, 2003

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00646
Location
Shelf 28 (housed with AC 00640, AC 00648, and AC 00649)

Plaque presented to Dickinson College by NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) for their CyberSpace Program.

Coro Stelutis plaque, 1988

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00081
Location
Shelf 3 (housed with AC 00058 - AC 00088, AC 00507, AC 00590, AC 00607, AC 00735)

Bronze plaque with Bolognese skyline, mounted on blue velvet in a navy blue case.  The plaque was a gift from Coro Stelutis, a choir group from Bologna, Italy to President A. Lee Fritschler in 1988. 

Coro Stelutis Plaque, 1983

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00082
Location
Shelf 3 (housed with 00058-00088, 00507, 00590, 00607, 00735)

Bronze Plaque featuring the Archigymnasium Bononiense mounted in grey in a grey box. Coro Stelutis is a choir group from Bologna Italy that preformed at Dickinson College.

Noah Pinkney Plaque (first edition), 1951

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00104
Location
Shelf 3 (housed with 00104-00107)

This bronze plaque honors Noah Pinkney for years of dedication and service to the college community. The plaque was dedicated during alumni day in 1951 as part of commencement week activities. Pinkney, who had been enslaved earlier in life before making his way to Pennsylvania, sold pretzels, ice cream, and sandwiches to students and staff for over 40 years. He was often found with his cart in front of East College or just outside the East College gate. This plaque was placed on the Class of 1905 Gate on N. West Street during the tenure of President William W. Edel, a member of the class of 1915 who had fond memories of Pinkney. The plaque bears the words, "Rest here a while, Dickinsonians, near the East College Gate where for more than forty years Noah Pinkney, former slave and Christian gentleman, sold pretzels and gave lavishly of friendship. 'Fine as silk, sah, fine as silk.' To many generations of Dickinsonians 'Pink' was as much a part of the college as the mermaid on Old West. Born in 1846, he passed over Jordan on August 6, 1923, 'And all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.'"

This plaque had gone missing sometime in the 1970s, and a new plaque was put in its place around 1978. The original plaque was later discovered near Philadelphia and returned to the college in 1983.