Guide to Philip W. Parkinson Memorabilia Collection, 1956-1958 UA.91.A1

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Philip W. Parkinson Memorabilia Collection
Creator
Parkinson, Philip W.
Collection Number
UA.91.A1
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date
1956-1958
Abstract
This is a collection of Pitt memorabilia collected by Philip Parkinson during his undergraduate career at the University of Pittsburgh in 1956-1958.
Language
English .
Author
Marianne Kasica.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Philip Parkinson in August 2011.

Copyright

The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.

Previous Citation

Philip W. Parkinson Memorabilia Collection, UA.90.A.1, University Archives, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

Philip W. Parkinson Memorabilia Collection, UA.90.A.1, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Scope and Content Notes

Included in this collection of memorabilia are the following: a menu from the William Pitt Union, dance cards, Spring Carnival mementos, ticket stubs, Polio vaccine information, Tap Day activities, and several single issues of student publications not held by the library.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Marianne Kasica in August 2012.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • University of Pittsburgh -- History
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Collectibles

    Genres

    • Memorabilia

    Other Subjects

    • Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh -- Collectibles
    • University of Pittsburgh
    • Sports

Container List

Student Activities
Containers
box 1, folder 1

Scope and Content Notes

Pitt Smorgasbord with ticket; photograph of Pershing Rifles 1956; Pitt Freshman Camper; 1957 Poetry Reading; Annual Beaux Ars Show, 1956; Men's Glee Club, 1956.

Spring Carnival and Festival, 1956-1958
Containers
box 1, folder 2

Scope and Content Notes

Dance Cards, Tickets, Performances.

Pitt YMCA
Containers
box 1, folder 3
Student Chapel Board
Containers
box 1, folder 4
Student Congress
Containers
box 1, folder 5
Polio Vaccine
Containers
box 1, folder 6
Upper Class Counselors for Freshmen
Containers
box 1, folder 7
Litchfield Inauguration, May 10, 1957
Containers
box 1, folder 8
Tap Day Scholars Assembly
Containers
box 1, folder 9
Sugar Bowl, 1956
Containers
box 1, folder 10

Scope and Content Notes

Souvenir Program,Train tickets and Dining Car Menu.

Football Programs
Containers
box 1, folder 11

Scope and Content Notes

Pitt-West Virginia, November 9,1957; California-Pittsburgh, September 17, 1955; Miami (FLA)-Pittsburgh, Ocotber 29, 1955.

Schenley Hall / William Pitt Union Dedication, Octber 8, 1957
Containers
box 1, folder 12

Scope and Content Notes

Menu

Pitt Marching Band Stadium Review, December 2, 1955
Containers
box 1, folder 13
Bulletin of Information
Containers
box 1, folder 14
Pitt Wit, Spring Carnival Issue, 1958
Containers
box 1, folder 15
Omnibus, May, November, December 1955 and May 1956
Containers
box 1, folder 16
Pitt Players Programs
Containers
box 1, folder 17

Scope and Content Notes

Mister Roberts Pygmalion Taming of the Shrew Stalag 17 Brigadoon Bus Stop

Pitt Men, YMCA University of Pittsburgh, September 1956
Containers
box 1, folder 18
Pitt Magazine, Autumn 1957
Containers
box 1, folder 19

Scope and Content Notes

Page 4: Phil Parkinson is "student" for opening of WPU.

Cathedral Air Cadet , 1955, 1956
Containers
box 1, folder 20
Pather, Gurr Issue, October 1949
Containers
box 1, folder 21
Football and Basketball Items
Containers
box 1, folder 22
Sugar Bowl, New Orleans Newspaper Articles, 1956
Containers
box 1, folder 23
Academic Memorabilia
Containers
box 1, folder 24
Fraternities
Containers
box 1, folder 25
Papers
Containers
box 1, folder 26