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Earthweek t-shirt, front

White T-shirt produced by DARE (Dickinsonians Advocating Resourcefulness with Our Environment) to celebrate Earthweek 1989.  

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: T-shirt, Earthweek, Sustainability

Format: Clothing

Phi Epsilon Pi Pledge Class Paddle, 1989

The Phi Epsilon Pi Pledge Class Paddle is made out of wood and is in the shape of a foosball player with a brown, white, yellow, and red theme. The text on the paddle reads: "Mike, Brandon, John, Jasper, Gregg, Dennis, Corey" and "Spring '89 'The...

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Paddle, Greek Life

Format: Ephemera

Gray Dickinson T-shirt, c.1990

Gray cotton T-shirt with Dickinson in red letters. 

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: T-shirt

Format: Clothing

Dickinson College Whistles, 1990

Two red and white plastic whistles with emergency numbers printed on one side, from the Department of Safety and Security.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Keychain

Format: Miscellaneous

Dickinson Physical Plant Keychain front

White rubber keychain with information for the Physical Plant and the facilities Service Response Center in red lettering.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Keychain

Format: Miscellaneous

Soccer Jersey, c.1990

Red Umbro soccer jersey from men’s soccer team, number 22, not worn by a player.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Athletics, Uniform

Format: Clothing

Soccer Equipment Bag, c.1990

Pink mesh soccer equipment bag.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Athletics

Format: Athletic Equipment

College Seal t-shirt, c.1990

Navy blue t-shirt printed with “Dickinson” and college seal in white.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: T-shirt, College Seal

Format: Clothing

Soccer boxer shorts, c.1990

White boxer shorts printed in red with “Dickinson Soccer” on front and “Dickinson’s Behind No One” in black on the back.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Athletics, Boxer Shorts

Format: Clothing

College Seal boxer shorts, c.1990

White boxer shorts printed in red and black with pattern of college seal and “Dickinson College.”

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Boxer Shorts, College Seal

Format: Clothing

Appointment Book, 1990

A Black-bound appointment book, gold-embossed with college seal and text “Metropolitan Diary 1990, The John Dickinson Society, Dickinson College.”

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Appointment Book

Format: Miscellaneous

Phi Epsilon Pi Little/Big Brother Paddle, 1990

The Phi Epsilon Pi Little/Big Brother Paddle is made out of wood and in the shape of a foosball player with a silver, white, purple, and gold theme. On the face of the foosball player is silver side-swept hair and the face is made to look like a...

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Paddle, Greek Life

Format: Ephemera

Boyd Lee Spahr Library Mug, c.1990

A white, ceramic mug with a black design of the library. The words "Boyd Lee Spahr Library" are written below. On the back is the College seal and the words "Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA".

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Boyd Lee Spahr Library, Mug

Format: Glassware/Ceramics

"55 for '36 in '91" Dickinson Button 1991

A round red metal pin  with the text "55 FOR '36 IN '91" in white. This item belonged to Ruth Trout, class of 1936. 

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Button

Format: Pins/Buttons

Phi Epsilon Pi Pledge Class Paddle, 1991

The Phi Epsilon Pi Pledge Class Paddle for 1991 is made of wood.  At the top of the paddle is the fraternity house with two (2) trees - one on either side below that  is the Greek letters in red for the fraternity.  Just below the letters is a...

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Paddle, Greek Life

Format: Ephemera

Metzger-Conway Series Buttons (3), 1991

Three teal and white round metal buttons with "1991, Metzger-Conway Series, October 16-18" in white and grey.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Buttons

Format: Pins/Buttons

Allison Memorial Church plate, 1992

Commemorative plate with view of Allison Church in black, and brief history of the church printed on back. The text on the plate indicates that 1992 marks Allison United Methodist Church's 200th anniversary.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Religion and Spirituality, Commemorative Plates, Anniversaries

Format: Glassware/Ceramics

Women’s Studies t-shirt, 1992

White cotton t-shirt printed with purple Women’s Studies Department logo. Distributed to Women’s Studies graduates from 1992-2008.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: T-shirt, Women's Studies

Format: Clothing

Beta Theta Pi Letter Shirt, 1992

A navy blue long sleeved Greek letter T-shirt. Beta Theta Pi letters in gold across the front of the chest. The initials "J. D." are stitched into the back of the shirt. This Russel Athletic shirt, size large, belonged to John Dunlap. 

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: T-shirt, Greek Life

Format: Clothing

West College Christmas Ornament

A 2-D porcelain Christmas ornament with the façade of West College painted on the front.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Ornament

Format: Ornaments

English 404 T-shirt, 1993

White t-shirt from first English 404 senior experience as part of new English major. Printed with quotes about writing.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: T-shirt, Student Life

Format: Clothing

Class of 1948 Friendship Quilt, 1993

A large rectangular red and white quilt made by Regina Vath Smythe from cloth patches signed by the attendees of the 50th Reunion for the Class of 1948. Across the center of the quilt reads “DICKINSON CLASS OF ‘48” in red letters. Around the...

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Quilt, Reunion

Format: Textiles

Dickinson Class of 1993 Mug, 1993

A tall beer mug made of glass. It has a red design of the doors of Old West and the words "Dickinson College Congratulations Class of 1993" on one side. 

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Class of 1993, Commencement, Beer Mug

Format: Glassware/Ceramics

Class of 1994 Beer Mug

Glass beer mug with a picture of the Old Stone Steps and doors of West College and “Dickinson College, Congratulations Class of 1994" printed in red on the side.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Beer Mug

Format: Glassware/Ceramics

Outstanding Event Award plaque, 1994-2007

Plaque presented by Dickinson College to the winners of the Outstanding Event Award between the years 1994-2007.

Decade: 1990-1999

Subject: Honors and Awards

Format: Plaques/Trophies

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