Quilt of Dickinson Buildings, 2010

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00603
Location
Shelf 34

A hand-crafted and cross-stitched quilt by members of the Class of 1961 for their 50th Class Reunion in June, 2011. The quilt features eight campus buildings and the college seal surrounded by two red borders.On the back the text "Designed and Created by Members of the Class of '61" is embroidered in black.

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Certificate and World War II Medals, 1945

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2005.5_2
Location
Shelf 34

A certificate mounted in a gold frame listing the date, medals and position awarded to Thomas Edward Munce, Jr. for his service in World War II. Under the crest printed in orange, the text reads "The Under-Secretary of State for War presents his compliments and by Command of the Army Council has the honour to transmit the enclosed Awards granted for service during the war of 1939-45. 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, with 8th Army Clasp, Italy Star, War Medal, 1939-1945." This item belonged to Thomas Edward Munce, Jr., class of 1939.

Plate from Lord Mayor of London's War on Want Campaign, 1967

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2005.5_1
Location
Shelf 34

A white china plate with gold and black trim with a crest in gray, red and yellow above a design in the center of the plate. The design features the text "Lord Mayor's Challenge The Absent Guest The War on Want" within a black circle. On the back is the maker's information in red that reads "LIVERPOOL ROAD ENGLAND POTTERY LTD. STOKE ON TRENT". This item belonged to Thomas Edward Munce, Jr., class of 1939. 

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Golden Alumni Name Tag, 1987

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.6_3
Location
Shelf 34

A rectangular paper name tag in a plastic sleeve with two attached golden ribbons with the text "GOLDEN" on the left ribbon and "ALUMNI" on the right ribbon. The name tag has a gold trim which frames the hand written name "Velva Diven Daihl, 1927" and "DICKINSON COLLEGE" typed in black. This object belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

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Dickinson College Pen

Artifact/Collection Number
Ac 2012.6_7
Location
Shelf 34

A red, white and silver twist pen. On the top white half of the pen is the text "DICKINSON COLLEGE" written on the side. This pen belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

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Dickinson Commencement Guest Button

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.6_4
Location
Shelf 34

A circular white metal button featuring the college seal and the text "DICKINSON COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT" in red. Written across the center of the button is the name "Sam L. Daihl, Guest" in blue ink. This object belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

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Carlisle Bi-Centennial Bowl, 1951

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.6_8
Location
Shelf 34

A white bowl with scalloped edges and a gold trim. In the center of the bowl is an illustration in red of the gate that leads across the academic quad to Old West. On the reverse side there is text in red on the bottom of the bowl that reads "Cumberland-Carlisle Bi-Centenial 1751 1951 made expressly for Carlisle.  Penna Musical Arts Club first edition". This object belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

Carlisle Bi-Centennial Commemorative Plate, 1951

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.6_1
Location
Shelf 34

A white plate with scalloped edges and a gold trim. In the center of the plate is a collage of illustrations in red of important sites in Carlisle, including (clockwise from the top) the Cumberland County Courthouse, Dickinson School of Law's Trickett Hall, County Jail, the Doorway of Old West, the Molly Pitcher Monument, and Hoff Hall, the USAF Information School on the Carlisle Barracks. This object belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

White Hat with College Seal

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.6_5
Location
Shelf 34

A white canvas fishing hat featuring the college seal in red. A name tag button with the name "Cummings, Wallace J." is pinned to the brim of the hat just below the college seal. This item belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

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Wallace J. Cummings Name Tag Button

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.6_6
Location
Shelf 34

A white circular name tag button  featuring the college seal and the text "DICKINSON COLLEGE" in red. The hand written text "Cummings, Wallace J., Howard Pa." in black is written across the center of the button. This object belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

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Pewter Platter with College Seal

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.6_10
Location
Shelf 34

A silver pewter metal plate with scalloped edges and a pewter replica of the college seal placed off center on the bottom of the plate. The manufactorer's mark is stamped on the back of the plate. This object belonged to Velva Diven Daihl, class of 1927. 

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Phi Kappa Sigma Black Wallet, c.1920

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.10
Location
Shelf 34

A small black leather wallet with a flap with a gold snap button and an embossed gold Phi Kappa Sigma crest on the front. Inside the wallet unfolds into two segments each with multiple pockets and a square mirror. This item belonged to Charles Arthur Robinson, class of 1920. 

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John Drew Medallion

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.12_4
Location
Shelf 34

A gold metal medallion featuring the profile of a  bust of a man embossed in the center. Around the bust is the embossed text that reads "JOHN DREW MAR-XXII MDCCCLXXIII-MCMXXIII". 

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William Travers Jerome memento, 1909

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.12_3
Location
Shelf 34

Made of pewter, this small rectangular box with a hinge top was likely meant to hold calling cards. On one side is a profile portrait of William Travers Jerome with the date "MAY-7-MCMIX" engraved towards the bottom. On the reverse side is text at the top that reads "COMMITTEE" and below are a list of names engraved into the metal. Names include S. L. Clemens, Austen G. Fox, and Elbridge Gerry. This calling card case was a party favor from a special dinner honoring William Travers Jerome, held on May 7, 1909 in New York. A story about the event in the New York Times detailed the dinner and Jerome's accomplishments. Robert Bridges was likely in attendance at that dinner.

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Woodrow Wilson Memorial Medallion, 1924

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.12_2
Location
Shelf 34

A gold metal medallion featuring the embossed portrait of Woodrow Wilson on the front. On the back reads the text "WOODROW WILSON 28th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BORN DECEMBER 28 1856 DIED February 3 1924. The text is then surrounded by an olive branch design. This item belonged to Robert  Bridges.

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Woodrow Wilson Inauguration Medallion, 1913

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.12_1
Location
Shelf 34

A gold metal medallion embossed with the portrait of Woodrow Wilson on the front with the text "INAUGURATION MARCH 4, 1913". On the back  the text reads "Woodrow Wilson President Thomas Riley Marshall Vice President" accompanied by the symbols of the eagle griping an olive branch, two axes on either side of the text and an olive branch. This item belonged to Robert Bridges. 

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Yuri Medvedkov Button, 1984

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2012.9_1
Location
Shelf 34

A round white metal button with the text "YURI MEDVEDKOV" in black across the center. Tan and brown dots decorate the front of the pin around the text. This object belonged to Steven Leventhal, class of 1984.

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Wilson College Class Ring, 1934

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2005.1_2
Location
Shelf 34 Box 1

A silver metal class ring for Wilson College. A dark blue stone engraved with the college seal is set into the face of the ring. On either side of the stone are designs featuring the Wilson College "W". On the inside of the band, the intials "H. T." are engraved. This object belonged to Helen Trout, sister of Ruth Trout, class of 1936.

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Gold Cross Pin

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2010.4_5
Location
Shelf 34 Box 1

A gold pin in the shape of a cross. Two circular pin backs are attached to the pin. This object belonged to Albert Louther Demaree, class of 1923. 

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Ribbon to Accompany Medals

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2010.4_4
Location
Shelf 34 Box 1

A long bar covered by multicolored ribbon with a small bronze colored star glued to the top of the bar. This object was meant to accompany the award medals received by Albert Louther Demaree, class of 1923. 

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