1902 Award Pocket Watch, 1941

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00776
Location
Shelf 25 (housed with AC 00770-1 and 00794-5)
A small silver pocket watch given to the recipient of “The 1902 Award”. The watch has a silver clock-face with black numbers and text and is housed in a small green pouch with the text “Tahys Watch Cases” in blue. The award was given to Dean Meck Hoffman I (Class of 1941).
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Deck Piece from the USS Missouri, c.1945

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2001.18_2
Location
Shelf 28 (Box 1)

A piece of reddish wood with a circular silver disk inserted on one side. The disk reads, "U. S. S. MISSOURI, Over this spot on 2 September 1945 the instrument of formal surrender of Japan to the Allied Powers was signed thus bringing to a close the second world war. The ship at that time was at anchor in Tokyo Bay. Latitude 35 21 17 North - Longitude 139 45 36 East" 

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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.

World War II Victory Medal, c.1945

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2010.4_3
Location
Shelf 34 Box 1

A gold medal attached to a rainbow and red colored ribbon pin. On the front there is an image of woman holding a broken sword in each hand and one foot standing on a helmet and the text "WORLD WAR II". On the reverse is the image of a piece of grain and the text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN 1941 - 1945". This object belonged to Albert Louther Demaree, class of 1923. 

New Hampshire Medical Society Medal, 1941

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 2002.2_3
Location
Shelf 32 Box 2

A small gold metal pendent featuring a stamped seal of the New Hampshire Medical Society celebrating fifty years. "New Hampshire Medical Society" is engraved around the seal. On the back is a name and date engraved "Zatae L. Straw 1892-1942". This object belonged to Zatae Longsdorff, class of 1887.

USNR Dog Tag, 1943

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00449
Location
Shelf 25 (housed with AC 00418-422, AC 00448, AC 00484, AC 00488, AC 00541)

A United States Navy Reserve (USNR) Dog Tag with a chain necklace attached and engraved with the text "COUTTS ALAN 647 43 68 TYPE-O T/11/43 USNR-P."

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Marion Bell's Chi Omega Mug, 1946

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00137
Location
Shelf 21 (housed with AC 00138)

A white ceramic mug with the college name, date, and Chi Omega insignia on the front. The name “Marion V. Bell" is printed on the back in black.

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Bracelet, c.1940

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00446
Location
Shelf 26 (housed with AC 00445)

Gold linked band with black centerpiece bearing the Phi Kappa Sigma symbol in gold metal.

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Class of 1944 ring, 1944

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00173
Location
Shelf 26 (housed with AC 00161 - AC 00180)

Gold ring with college seal in black setting which belonged to Elizabeth Faddis Cunliffe.

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John W. Snyder Commemorative Medal, c.1945

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00073
Location
Shelf 3 (housed with 00058-00088, 00507, 00590, 00607, 00735)

Bronze Medal with bust of John W. Snyder, inscription, and treasury seal. Produced by the U.S. Mint. John W. Snyder was the United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Harry S. Truman. Snyder delivered an address during the 1949 commencement exercises and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.

Raven’s Claw Hat, 1943

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00577
Location
RR 01 (housed with AC 00456, AC 00548, AC 00578)

Raven's Claw cloth hat with insignia, belonging to James Prescott, III, class of 1944. Prescott wore the hat to show his affiliation with the honor society.  Raven's Claw is an honor society consisting of seven senior Dickinson males. 

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Wheel and Chain Hat, 1945

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00708
Location
RR 01 (housed with AC 00601, AC 00708, AC 00675)

This Wheel and Chain hat from 1945 was worn by Christine Myers Crist, class of 1946. The hat was donated by Jane Myers Seller, class of 1955, in 2012. 

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