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A red and white mesh baseball cap with white “D.”

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Athletics

Format: Hats

A red polo shirt with "Dickinson Jazz Ensemble" in white lettering. 

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Visual and Performing Arts, T-shirt

Format: Clothing

The Phi Epsilon Pi Little/Big Brother Paddle is made out of wood and is in the form of the Greek letters. "To Big Bro Greg" and "From Littler Bro John" is written in white paint in the center.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Paddle, Greek Life

Format: Ephemera

A Beta Theta Pi mason jar from spring formal, April 12, 1980. On the front is the organization's crest in red with the text "Beta Theta Pi Spring Formal April 12, 1980".

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: jar, Greek Life

Format: Glassware/Ceramics

Wooden plaque from the founding year of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, with “ΓΦΒ, Spring/Fall 1980, ΔΡ Chapter” hand painted in gold. Gamma Phi Beta was a sorority active on campus from 1980 to 1986.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Greek Life

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Certificate awarded posthumously on Sept. 27, 1980 to William F. Patton, a member of the Class of 1892, for his participation in football and baseball from 1888 to 1892.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Athletics, Honors and Awards

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Red Dickinson football windbreaker donated by Wilbur Gobrecht, class of 1952.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Athletics, Jacket

Format: Clothing

Certificate awarded posthumously on Sept. 27, 1980 to Charles Oscar Ford, a member of the Class of 1898, for his participation in football from 1894 to 1898.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Athletics, Honors and Awards

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Stained wooden plaque with coated paper bearing a message to the Gamma Phi Beta sorority from the Alpha Delta Epsilon Sorority, given by the class of 1982.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Greek Life

Format: Plaques/Trophies

The People’s Choice Award for Favorite Television Dramatic Program for Dallas, a production of Philip Capice (Class of 1952). It was presented in 1980. 

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Film Award

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Brown felt banner with “Gamma Phi Beta”, “1980” and stars sewn on in yellow felt. Sorority members' names are stitched on the stars.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Greek Life, Banner

Format: Flags/Pennants/Banners

This Sports Facility Privilege Card entitled holder, Russell (Rusty) Shunk, the ability to use the Alumni Gymnasium. On the reverse side, of this pink laminated paper card, was designated to include family members who were also given access. The…

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: ID Card, Athletics

Format: Ephemera

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.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Commemorative Plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Letter opener in the shape of a sword with "DC" on the front and "Dickinson College" on the back. 

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Letter Opener

Format: Miscellaneous

The Phi Epsilon Pi Pledge Class Paddle for 1980 is made out of wood in the shape of a cigar. On the left side partition is "PHI EP  BRAND" in red lettering, "100% PURE" in yellow lettering with the fraternity crest next to it, and below that…

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Paddle, Greek Life

Format: Ephemera

Philip Capice, a television producer, received this award for his work on Dallas. A large 53.3 is centered on the award, located within the decimal point is the CBS logo. Above this it says "Phil Capice "Dallas" November 21 1980."

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Commemorative Plaque

Format: Miscellaneous, Plaques/Trophies

The Yediot Ahronot Kinor David Award for Dallas given to Phil Capice (Class of 1952) in 1981. It is a large metal statue that appears to be a harp.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Film Award

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Orange cotton t-shirt with black surfing devil logo and lettering for Springfest 1981.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: T-shirt, SpringFest, Student Life

Format: Clothing

A Carlisle Borough Municipal Authority article mounted on a black wooden plaque with gold trim featuring the Dickinson College Project Revenue Bond, Series 1981. 

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Bronze Plaque featuring the Achigymnasium Bononiense mounted on blue velvet in a navy blue case.  Given to Dickinson College by the City of Bologna. 

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Study Abroad, Plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

A wooden plaque with a gold panel. The panel describes that the award is from the Population Institute. It was the Television Population Script Award for Outstanding Achievement and Philip Capice (Class of 1952), the recipient, was an executive…

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Film Award, Plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

The Israel Ministry of Tourism presented this plaque to Philip Capice (Class of 1952) on the occasion of a visit to Israel by members of the "Dallas" cast in 1982. The plaque has two gold pieces inset in red velvet. 

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Wooden plaque with the name of the United Way Champion of the Gamma Phi Beta and Rax Restaurant “Rax-a-Thon” for 1982. The Student Government received the recognition.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Greek Life, Honors and Awards, Commemorative Plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

A gold medallion in a wooden case with an English and French inscription. Opposite the medallion is a note indicating that Raphael Farber, Director General of the Israel Ministry of Tourism, presented this award to Philip Capice (Class of 1952)…

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Medallion

Format: Currency/Medallions

Small shield-shaped plaque with a gold-toned placard and “With Love, the Pledge Class, of, 1982” engraved on it.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Greek Life

Format: Plaques/Trophies

A plaque for the  Lorimar Production Company in commemoration of the 200th episode of Dallas in 1982. Philip Capice (Class of 1952) was an executive producer on the show. The image in the middle of the plaque is the…

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Film Award

Format: Plaques/Trophies

The People’s Choice Award for Favorite Television Dramatic Program for “Dallas,” a production of Philip Capice (Class of 1952). It was presented in 1982.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Honors and Awards, Film Award

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Copper key inscribed with name of Lisa Kirifidesas a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 1982.

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: Key, Honor Societies

Format: Pins/Buttons

A white t-shirt, size large, with a colorful design on the front. It appears to be a line of dancers. Below the image reads the inscription "Arts House '82."

Decade: 1980-1989

Subject: T-shirt, Student Life

Format: Clothing