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Plaque presented to Dickinson College by NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) for their CyberSpace Program.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Commemorative Plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

A black and gold plastic trophy won for sixth place by the Dickinson Mock Trial Team at the 2003 American Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament.The engraved text on the gold plaque on the base reads "2003 American Intercollegiate Mock Trial…

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Trophy

Format: Plaques/Trophies

A white plastic frisbee with a design logo of West College's cupola with "Dickinson College Alumni Weekend" in red and white. Below the logo is "Class of 1978 25th Reunion Weekend June 6-8, 2003" in red. 

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Frisbee, Reunion, Alumni Weekend

Format: Miscellaneous

A t-shirt commemorating the Waidner-Spahr Library's conversion from the Dewey Decimal system to the Library of Congress cataloging system, which took place over the summer of 2003.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Waidner-Spahr Library, T-shirt

Format: Clothing

A silver award given to Philip Capice (Class of 1952) in 2003. It is the Distinguished Alumni Award for that year.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Honors and Awards, Alumni Award

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Round pin with the Dickinson College seal printed in black, white, red, and gold with "50th Reunion" written under the seal.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: College Seal, Anniversaries, Reunion, Pins

Format: Pins/Buttons

A red and black insulated lunch bag with a black shoulder strap. The college compass seal and “Class of 1994” are printed in black on the front pocket.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Insulated Bag, Reunion, Alumni Weekend

Format: Miscellaneous

A red and black travel mug celebrating the class of 1979’s 25th Reunion, June 11-13, 2004. The front shows a design of the Old West lantern with the words "Alumni Weekend" written across it.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Alumni Weekend, Reunion, Mug

Format: Glassware/Ceramics

A black and silver hinged case that opens to reveal a picture frame and calendar. "Dickinson College" is engraved below the calendar.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Picture Frame, Calendar

Format: Miscellaneous

A gray suit uniform with pants, a long-sleeved and a short-sleeved shirt. The pants, size 36R, have a black stripe down the legs. The two shirts are button downs with an American flag patch on the right sleeve. The short-sleeved shirt also has a DPS…

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Uniform, Patches, Compass Rose

Format: Clothing

A light blue and dark blue jersey, size medium, with the Jive Turkeys team design, featuring a turkey and the text "The Jive Turkeys" in blue and "Jickinson College Ultimate" in red. On the back "George W. Bush 666" is printed in blue. This item…

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Student Life, Athletics, Uniform, T-shirt

Format: Clothing

Community service award plaque awarded to Habitat for Humanity by the Office of Religious Life and Community Service.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Honors and Awards

Format: Plaques/Trophies

Silver Award plaque given to Dickinson College by the Amani Festival for their support.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Honors and Awards

Format: Plaques/Trophies

A paperweight of an artistic rendition of Old West, inscribed with "Dickinson" in black calligraphy, cast in clear plastic.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Paperweight

Format: Miscellaneous

Clear, square decal with compass seal printed in red and white.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Compass Rose, Decal

Format: Ephemera

Clear, rectangular decals with compass seal and “ALUMNI” printed in red and white.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: bumper sticker, Decal

Format: Miscellaneous

80th anniversary banner of Dickinson College's Wheel and Chain Society.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Anniversaries, Honor Societies

Format: Flags/Pennants/Banners

A white, round metal button with the text "Vote BILDER SENATE PRESIDENT" in red and blue. Mike Bilder was Student Senate President from 2006-2007.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Button, Elections, Political Campaign, Student Life

Format: Pins/Buttons

Two rectangular buttons from the 2004 presidential election campaign. "Rush the Vote, Dickinson College 2004" is printed in white around the picture of the statue of Benjamin Rush. "Your Vote Counts" is printed in red in a circle on the lower…

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Buttons, Politics, Political Campaign, Elections, Student Life

Format: Pins/Buttons

A tan T-Shirt, no tag, with a cartoon figure of the red devil with a pitchfork and text around it in red that reads "DICKINSON COLLEGE 2004" on the upper left corner of the chest. On the back "COME ON BABY LIGHT MY FIRE" written in a flame design…

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: T-shirt, Student Life

Format: Clothing

A gold trimmed paper certificate mounted on a wooden plaque with a silver hammer affixed to it from the Cumberland Valley Habitat for Humanity. It was awarded to the Dickinson College Habitat Chapter in recognition of their time and talent. "In…

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Service plaque

Format: Plaques/Trophies

A black felt Dickinson pennant with red trim and tassels. The pennant features a large Dickinson red and white “D” with the text “DICKINSON COLLEGE” in red.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Pennants

Format: Flags/Pennants/Banners

Red round 1 ½” button printed with The Square, an alternative student newspaper, originally used as fundraiser, then given free to advertisers.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Buttons

Format: Pins/Buttons

Red and black on white magnet with Dickinson compass and “Dickinson Events 2005-2006” printed on the top and important events listed below.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Magnet

Format: Miscellaneous

A red-orange plastic cup printed with "Phi Kappa Psi" twice and greek letters in green.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Cup, Greek Life

Format: Miscellaneous

Three baseball caps from the Department of Public Safety uniform embroidered with different versions of Dickinson's compass rose logo, one cap with mesh back.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Baseball Hat, Uniform, Compass Rose

Format: Hats

Carried by Capt. Durwin Ellerman, a member of the Class of 2006 while on active duty for twelve months in Eastern Baghdad Rusafa province.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Compass Rose, College Flags, Military

Format: Flags/Pennants/Banners

Silver sponsor plaque presented to Dickinson College by the Amani Festival.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Honors and Awards

Format: Plaques/Trophies

One inch diameter commemorative pin for Dickinson's “First in America” capital fundraising campaign in 2006.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Capital Campaign, First in America, Pins

Format: Pins/Buttons

Wooden token printed with image of Green Devil on one side and “Good for one cookie” on the other. Distributed by Sustainability Office for “green” actions and redeemable with dining services for cookie.

Decade: 2000-2009

Subject: Sustainability, Green Devil

Format: Ephemera