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Gold medal featuring inscriptions and laurels, produced for the John Glover Award by the Royal Mint, 1959. This original solid gold medal was presented to the college, along with 18 gold plated replica medals, by John Yeagley. The replicas were…
Decade: 1950-1959
Subject: Honors and Awards, John Glover Award
Format: Currency/Medallions
Gold medal featuring inscriptions and laurels, produced for the John Glover Award by the Royal Mint, 1959. This gold plated replica medal was presented to the college, along with an original solid gold medal and 17 other gold plated replica…
Decade: 1950-1959
Subject: Honors and Awards, John Glover Award
Format: Currency/Medallions
Ceramic beer stein with Pi Beta Phi's sorority's symbol on the front and 'Dickinson College' printed on the top. '1959' printed in the middle through the symbol. Belonged to George Kessler Livezey III (Class of 1959).
Decade: 1950-1959
Subject: Greek Life, Sororities, Stein
Format: Glassware/Ceramics
Ceramic beer stein with Phi Mu sorority's symbol on the front and 'Dickinson College' printed on the top. '1959' printed in the middle through the symbol. Belonged to George Kessler Livezey III (Class of 1959).
Decade: 1950-1959
Subject: Greek Life, Sororities, Stein
Format: Glassware/Ceramics
A wooden statue of Bhairava, god of power. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
Pins and medals designating Church rank, worn by Newell Snow Booth at various conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church from 1952 to 1972.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Medal, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Currency/Medallions
Silver platter with ornate trim inscribed with the recipients for the “Highest Scholarship on campus, Beta Delta, 1958-1960". This is possibly referring to the Beta Delta chapter of the Phi Mu sorority, which existed at Dickinson at that time.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Greek Life, Honors and Awards, Plaque
Format: Currency/Medallions
A copper astrological wall hanging with astrological symbols including hexagrams, zodiac signs, lotus petals, Montra, and Yama (the symbol of death). This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of…
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A ceremonial bell, made of brass, used to awaken the deities. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
Round, silver platter with “Highest Scholarship, On Campus, Beta Delta” engraved in the center.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Greek Life, Honors and Awards
Format: Plaques/Trophies
A bronze statue of Buddha seated in the Earth Witness pose. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
Round, silver-toned platter with a floral design “100% Initiation, Beta Delta, 1958-1960” engraved in the center.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Greek Life, Honors and Awards
Format: Plaques/Trophies
A decorative wooden octagonal box adorned with coral, turquoise, and pressed metal plates. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A copper pitcher with lid used for purification. The decorative symbols include a dragon, sun signs, an eternal knot, and swastika. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923…
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A wooden statue of Lama, a teacher or a monk. The drum symbolizes detachment of the body, and the ball symbolizes female wisdom. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923…
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
Wooden semi-shield with brass plates with award recipients from 1960-1963 names' engraved. The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award honored excellence in academics from 1948 until the program ended in 2010.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Honors and Awards
Format: Plaques/Trophies
A metla statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A bronze statue of Tara, the Buddhist female embodiment of compassion. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A wooden plaque depicting the birth of Buddha from the side of the Great Mother. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography
A carved wooden statue of Mahakala, the Fierce Protector. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A metal statue of Vajarasattva, the culmination of all the positive qualities of Buddha. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A ceremonial drum with a blue body and white straps. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Miscellaneous
A wooden pot and lid. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Glassware/Ceramics, Miscellaneous
A bronze state of Makra, possessing features of differents animals. This represents the reconciliation of opposites. Inscription on the bottom inludes, "E.B.Miller" and "N.S.D.T." This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and…
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A small brass ceremonial bell used to awaken the deities. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Format: Miscellaneous
Women’s red bathing suit worn by Barbara Price Vandegrift (Class of 1963) during mandatory swim class.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Bathing Suit, Physical Education
Format: Clothing
A decorative candle holder. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Subject: Nepal, Candlesticks
Format: Miscellaneous
A wooden hukka pipe with a string attached. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Decade: 1960-1969
Format: Miscellaneous