Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title University of Pittsburgh Archives Museum Cabinet Collection Creator
University of Pittsburgh. Archives Service Center
Collection Number UA.Museum.Cabinet Extent
188 items
Date 1900 Abstract This is a collection of University of Pittsburgh realia currently housed in cabinets in the University Archives. Physical Location Thomas Boulevard, UA Stacks, Cabinets 3-4 Language
English
. Author Marianne Kasica. Publisher ULS Archives & Special Collections Address University of Pittsburgh Library Systemhttp://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Scope and Content Notes This collection consists largely of three dimensional objects that are associated with the University of Pittsburgh and its history. Included are items produced by the University to commemorate events or to give as gifts to patrons, donors, students and others. The collection also includes curiosities that have been connected to the University or its operations or is just memorabilia from offices or buildings.
Acquisition Information
These items have been collected by the University Archives over a long period of time. The items usually are found in collections or given to the archives by students, staff, faculty or the general public.
Separated Material
Most photographs and slides that were part of the original inventory have been transferred to the Media Room and shelved with like materials in the appropriate files therein. For example, Item 61 (slide carosel of a Tour of Hillman Library) was rehoused and moved to Media Storage. Item 85 (photographs from the U.S. Public Health Service) have been moved to RG 90/F-14.
History
This is a collection of realia largely about the University of Pittsburgh. The items have been individually donated or deposited since the founding of the archives. There are also items that document Phi Chi Theta, Ruth Crawford Mitchell, and Discovery Weekend.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Previous Citation
University Archives Museum Cabinet, 1900-, UA.Museum.Cabinet, University Archives, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
University Archives Museum Cabinet, 1900-, UA.Museum.Cabinet, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Copyright
All rights reserved. University of Pittsburgh.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Marianne Kasica in 2011 from an inventory initially compiled by Archives Service Center staff.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into 15 series:
I. Awards, Citations and Plaques
II. Clothing
III. Discovery Weekend Memorabilia
IV. Flags, Banners and Patches
V. Medallions and Medals
VI. Pens, Stationery and Paperweights
VII. Jewelry, Pins and Buttons
VIII. Phi Chi Theta
IX. Plates, Cups and Other Household Items
X. Print Blocks and Dies
XI. Programs, Diplomas and Ledgers
XII. Ruth Crawford Mitchell Personal Memorabilia
XIII. Shovels and Related Objects from Buildings
XIV. Time Capsule, Pennsylvania Hall
XV. Toys, Games and Novelty Items
Subjects Corporate Names University of Pittsburgh -- Collectibles Other Subjects Souvenirs (Keepsakes) University of Pittsburgh Container List Series I. Awards, Citations and Plaques Brass Sign: "Home Plate, Forbes Field..." , June 28, 1970 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 25 Scope and Content Notes Home Plate, Forbes Field Final Game, Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs June 28, 1970.
George M Bevier Engineering Library Sign , 1970 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 26 Scope and Content Notes From the Library, 7th floor Engineering Hall.
Zeta Tau Alpha Plaque, Pearl Reed Room, Cathedral of Learning Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 30 Key to Trees Hall , 1962 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 40 Custodial History Removed from Ch. Litchfield's files.
Citation from Maire Curie University, Poland , 1961 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 41 "Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science 20th Anniversary" Plaque , 1967 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 42 Custodial History Removed from Ch. Litchfield files.
International Council on Education Plaque , February 3, 1984 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 43 Chamber of Commerce 80th Anniversary Plaque , 1954 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 44 R.O.T.C. Trophy, Western Pennsylvania Rifle Team , 1977-1978 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 38 Act making Pitt a member of the System of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (photocopy) Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 57 Series II. Clothing and Other Fabric Items Blue and Gold Felt Armbands Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 27 Mortarboard Tassels Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 34 Extent 15 items
Scope and Content Notes 15 Tassels of various colors.
Acquisition Information Donated by Mary Bonach from the Book Center.
White Canvas Hat Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 35 Scope and Content Notes "Great Barcode Project" University Library System, ca 1985.
Academic Hoods Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 62 Extent 4 items
Scope and Content Notes One Hood from Sir Edward Elgar presented with honorary Doctor of Laws 1907; Two Hoods from Ruth Crawford Mitchell; One Hood from Solis Horowitz; One hood from Wendell Wray.
Academic Hood, Chancellor Fitzgerald Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 108b Academic Hood, Chancellor Crawford Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 108c Tee-Shirt, Cotton, Annual Fund Campaign , 2000-2001 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 115 Tee-Shirt, Cotton, Annual Fund Campaign , 2002 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 118 Tee-Shirt, Cotton, Annual Fund Campaign , 2003 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 119 Wool Sweater, Blue and Gold Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 128 Acquisition Information Gift of Albert Partington.
Scope and Content Notes Knitted "Pitt" Sweater belonging to Joshua Partington.
Tee-Shirt, Cotton, Phi sigman Pi Fundraising , 2006 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 136 Tee-Shirt, Cotton, ULS Student Worker Appreciation Day , 2008, 2010 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 142 Tee-Shirt, Cotton, "Pittsburgh-eese" Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 143 Khaki Colored Visor, ULS , 2005 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 153 Beach Towel, Navy Blue, ULS Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 174 Tote Bag, ULS, Black and Blue Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 175 Tee-shirt, Navy Blue, ULS Student Appreciation Day Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 177 Tee-shirt, ULS I love Pitt Libraries, Light Blue Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 178 Tee-shirt, Chautauqua at Pitt, White , 1989 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 179 Tee-shirt, Pitt Men's Study, Black Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 180 Tee-shirt, ULS Open Access, Orange Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 181 Tee-shirt, Booster Booster, Pgh Immunology Task Force, White Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 182 Baseball Cap, ULS, Khaki Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 186 Sweatshirt, Chautauqua at Pitt, White Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 187 Tee-shirt, Archives of Industrial Society 1963-1983, Yellow Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 190 Tee-Shirt, Pitt Stronger Than Hate , 2018 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 2018/1 Scope and Content Notes This shirt was distributed to attendees of the November 5, 2018, rally to honor those killed in the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting.
Tee-Shirt, K. Leroy Irvis Hall , 2017 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 2017/1 Scope and Content Notes This shirt was distributed to attendees of the dedication of K. Leroy Irvis Hall on September 25, 2017.
Series III. Discovery Weekend Memorabilia , October 2000 Extent 12 items
Scope and Content Notes Discovery Weekend, October 27-28, 2000 was the kickoff event for the fundraising campaign: "Launch 2000 - The Campaign for the University of Pittsburgh." Items in this collection were "giveaways" for the weekend.
Blue and Tan Discovery Weekend Umbrella and Luggage Tag Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110a Blue and Tan Daypack Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110b Imprinted Ball Point Pens Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110c Badge Holder with Lanyard Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110d Discovery Weekend Buttons Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110e Postcards, Writing Tablets and Stationery Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110f Tickets, Commeorative and Event Programs and Itineraries Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110g Shuttle and Parking Maps Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110h Brochures of Chancellor's Address, Legacy Laureates, and Selection Packets Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110i Staff Identification Cards Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110j Umbrella with Luggage Tag Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110k Buttons Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 110l Series IV. Flags, Banners and Patches Football Bumper Stickers Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 36 Silver and Red CWENS Banner Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 56 Chancellor's Flag Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 58 Extent 8 items 8 replicas from Litchfield's files.
Red, White and Blue Military Service Flag Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 63 Scope and Content Notes From the Cathedral Commons Room.
American Flag , 1924 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 64 Scope and Content Notes Presented at the topping out of the steel for the Cathedral of Learning.
Wool Felt Panther Patch Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 129 Acquisition Information Gift of Albert Partington.
Window Transfer of Cathedral and Pitt Panther Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 134 Pitt Cloth Badges , 1975 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 155 University of Pittsburgh Logo Patches Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 101a-b Scope and Content Notes Pitt Logo, 4" x 2 3/4" black and old gold, (Veritas 1787 Virtus); Silver and gold metal embroidery.
University of Pittsburgh lettering and logo, 4 1/2 " diamter; Silver and gold metal embroidery.
Football Pennant, "Pitts" Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 2012/10 Extent 0 items (1) Wool Pennant
Acquisition Information Gift of Ernest Salerno on April 23, 2012.
Series V. Medallions and Medals 125th Anniversary Medallion , 1912 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 10 Engineering, Benedum Hall Medals , March 18, 1971 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 13a-b Medallion of Merit, President Fundacao Getulio Vargas , 1984 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 24 Commemorative Medal on the Tercentenary of Elean Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia and Pitt Sesquicentennial Medal Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 52a, d Acquisition Information Gift of Ruth Crawford Mitchell.
Assorted Medals Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131 Scope and Content Notes 3 University of Pittsburgh Engineers medals, 1 in plastic case (date unknown)
4 Sesquicentennial Medals, 2 in black cases, 1 in white box (1936)
1 Bicentennial Medal with wooden stand inside cardboard case (1987)
2 University of Pittsburgh Chacnellor's medals (1990's), one in dark blue case
1 Allegheny County Bicentennial medal in blue box (1988)
1 U. of Pittsburgh "Sigillum Cancellarii" in black case (Chancellor's medal presented to John Marous, October 1992)
1 U. of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health medal –Parran and Crabtree in Green case
1 U. of Zagreb medal (probably from Posvar, 1969?)
Stephen Grabowski Medal and Ribbon, GOSC SEJM , 1937 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 137 Stadium Dedication Medal and Ribbon , 1925 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 138 Images of Black Artists Award MedalContainers museum-cabinet 1 , item 127 Engineers Medals Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131a Sesquicentennial Medals , 1936 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131b Bicentennial Medals , 1987 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131c Chancellor's Medals , 1990 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131d Allegheny County Bicentennial Medal , 1988 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131e Sigillum Cancellarii Medal , October 1992 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131f Scope and Content Notes Chancellor's Medal presented to John Marous.
Graduate School of Public Health Medal Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131g Zagreb Medal Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 131h Scope and Content Notes Probably from Posvar ca. 1969.
Various Medals and Pins Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 169 Scope and Content Notes Two blue & gold WPU pins; Two Delta-Kappa pins; One 1907 locket with picture; Two 1908 University of Pittsburgh 125th Anniversary pins with blue and gold ribbon.
Acquisition Information Gift of the Lambie Family in 1997.
Annual Interscholastic Literary Contest Medal , 1916 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 2017/2 Acqusition Information Gift of Melissa Suopys in March 2017.
Series VI. Pens, Stationery and Paperweights 150th Anniversary Paperweights , 1937 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 1a-b Extent 2 items
Wood and Metal Paperweight with University Seal Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 22 Bronze in Lucite Paperweight , June 18, 1953 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 23 Scope and Content Notes Presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Pittsburgh and TIME Magazine to Chancellor Fitzgerald.
Silverplated Stake Paperweight Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 33 Scope and Content Notes Engraved: "Rufus Henry Fitzgerald"
Kang Weon National University Paperweight , 1984 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 132 Acquisition Information Gift of Lee Song Joo in 1984.
Dedication of Law School Paperweight , 1976 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 133 SLIS Paperweights , March 20, 1987 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 14a-b Extent 2 items
Scope and Content Notes From the SLIS Banquet.
School of Dental Medicine 75th Anniversary Pen Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 21 Postcard Portfolio , 1940 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 31 Western University of Pennsylvania Postcards , 1908 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 32 Ballpoint Pens, Pitt Bicentennial , 1987 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 94 "Pitt Business" Ballpoint Pens , October 29, 2010 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 145 Scope and Content Notes Memorabilia of Katz Business School Alumni Luncheon.
Blue and Gold Pencils, ULS Website Address , 2010 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 146 University Library System Notecards , 1975 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 147 Leather Binder from Board of Trustees Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 151 Scope and Content Notes Stamped with "A.W. Mellon"
Bookplates, University Library System Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 144 Pitt Panthers Bookends Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 140 Series VII. Jewelry, Pins and Buttons Gold Panther Pins , 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 2a-2e Gold Buttons, Pitt Benefits Fair , 1982 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 4 White and Green button, Galvin for ALA President Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 5 Gold and Black W.U.P. Pin , 1900 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 6 Gold and Blue Button, University of Pittsburgh Usher , 1929 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 7 Pewter Pin, Alumni Giving Fund , 1981 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 8 Green and Black Button, GSLIS Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 9 White, Blue and Gold Bicentennial Pin , 1987 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 11 Three Rivers Shakespear Festival Button , 1987 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 12 Pitt Stadium Dedication Pin and Ribbon , October 24, 1987 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 15 Scope and Content Notes Missing 11/12/1996
Osteoporosis Research Walking Program Buttons , 1982-1985 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 16a-b Gold Cathedral of Learning Pin Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 17 Scope and Content Notes Presented to Freda Runco ca. 1935-1940 for finish of flooring in Cathedral; source: Tim Ziaukas, University Relations.
Assorted ALA Buttons Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 18a-d Pitt Football Buttons Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 19a-m Tie Pin Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 20 Pitt Hat Pin , 1908 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 28 Acquisition Information Gift of Barbara Fetterman Moran in 1987.
Blue and Yellow Pi Lambda Theta "Celebrate Learning" Button. Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 103 University of Pittsburgh President's Club Pin , 1990-1991 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 111 Pitt Panther Hoops Pin , 1990-1991 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 112 Basketball Button , March 2003 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 120 Pitt Internal Campaign , 2002 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 121 Pitt Panther Pins , 1956-1958, 1960-1961 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 138 William Pitt Union Pin , 1998 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 133 Pocket Watch with University of Pittsburgh Fob Chain Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 171 Series VIII. Phi Chi Theta Carved Wooden Letters Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 122 Address Stamp Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 123 Gavel Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 124 Pen Stand Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 125 Series IX. Plates, Cups and Other Household Items Sterling Silver Spoon with Cathedral Engraving Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 3 Acquisition Information Gift of J. Lamonde, History Dept. in 1986.
Pitt Panthers Glass Tumbler Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 53 Brass Trays Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 54a-b Scope and Content Notes One 10 inch oval tray; One 18 inch oval tray probably from the Dean of Women's Office.
Commemorative Wedgewood Plates Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 60a-b Scope and Content Notes Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel; desigend by Ted Bowman
Commemorative Wedgewood Plates Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 107a Scope and Content Notes Full set of University of Pittsburgh commemorative plates (10 inch): Cathedral, Heinz Chapel, Stephen Foster Memorial and Log Cabin.
Three-Candle Silver Candelabras Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 65a-b Scope and Content Notes Two candelabras from the Dean of Women's Office.
Silver Candlesticks Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 65c-d Scope and Content Notes One 3-candle Candelabra engraved: In Memor of Thyrsa Wealtheow Amos..."; on silver candlestick; both from the Dean of Women's Office.
Copper Tea Service Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 67 Scope and Content Notes One copper teapot ( 8 x 8 x 6) with warmer; one each cream pitcher and sugar bowl; copper candle snuff; brass tea jar; second copper teapot (8 x 6 x 6 inches). From the Dean of Women's Office.
Ceramic Mugs Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 107b Scope and Content Notes Two small "beer" mugs with University seal.
Plastic Mug, Pitt Programming Council, Homecoming , 1983 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 130 White Ceramic Mug, Pitt Program Council Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 135 Plastic Water Bottle, University Library System, Cup and Chaucer Coffee Shop , 2010 Containers museum-cabinet 1 , item 141 Castelton China Landmark Plate, Cathedral of Learning , 1976 Containers box 107a , item 2012-12 Acquisition Information Gift of Beatrice Goldszer on April 30, 2012.
Covered Cup and Straw, ULS, Plastic Containers box 107a , item 184 Series X. Print Blocks and Dies Print Block from AF ROTC Containers box 107a , item 69 Scope and Content Notes For Bookplates to honor Thomas M. Miller, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.
Print Blocks for bookplates of the Peter Alldred Memorial Library Containers box 107a , item 70a-b Copper Print Blocks of the Darlington Library Entrance Containers box 107a , item 71-72 Scope and Content Notes Darlington Library was repurposed to create the Humanities Center located in Room 602 Cathedral of Learning. For prints see RG 31/1 FF5, Library Journal, May 1, 1937; and Pitt Magazine No. 2 January 1940, p.11.
Copper Printing Block of the Peter Alldred Memorial Library Containers box 107a , item 73 Scope and Content Notes For print see Pitt Magazine, No. 27, Winter 1947.
Copper Print Blocks of Cathedral of Learning Library Containers box 107a , item 74-75, 78-82 Scope and Content Notes Item 74: Corner of Reference Room (Pitt Magazine, No. 2, Jan. 1940, p.8)
Item 75: Women's Reading Room (Pitt Magazine, No. 2, Jan. 1940, p.10)
Item 78: Women's Reading Room (RG 32/1,ff 5, Library Journal article, May 1, 1937)
Item 79: Men's Reading Room (RG 32/1,ff 5, Library Journal article, May 1, 1937)
Items 80-81: Cathedral of Learning (RG 32/1,ff 5, Library Journal article, May 1, 1937)
Items 82a-d: Floor Plans for Cathedral of Learning Libraries (RG 32/1,ff 5, Library Journal article, May 1, 1937)
Copper Print Block of Portrait of Ch. Holland Containers box 107a , item 76 Printing Plate for Cornerstone, Nationality Rooms Ceremony , 1937 Containers box 107a , item 77 Metal Die of the Pi Lambda Theta Key Containers box 107a , item 102 Imprint Seal for Images of Pittsburgh Black Artists Containers box 107a , item 126 Series XI. Programs, Diplomas and Ledgers Blue Diploma Cover Containers box 107a , item 29 Diploma of Charles McComb Ewing , March 24, 1887 Containers box 107a , item 114 Scope and Content Notes Charles Ewing was a member of the first graduating class of the Western Pennsylvania Medical College. Also included is a framed announcement of the ommencement, graduation photograph of Ewing and a newspaper account of the graduation ceremony.
Joseph F. Griggs Ledger Book , 1867 Containers box 107a , item 113 Dental Studies Association Dinner Dance Program , May 16, 1931 Containers box 107a , item 160 Scope and Content Notes Includes menu
Dance Cards Containers box 107a , item 161a-c Scope and Content Notes Pitt Johnstown Club MardiGras Ball, December 26, 1926
College Association First Dance, March 26, 1927
College Association Dance, October 21, 1927
Dance Cards Containers box 107a , item 162a-c Scope and Content Notes Engineering Students Association Christmas Dance, December 2, 1927
Engineers Miners Dance, November 19, 1926
Business Administration Season, 1926-1927
Dance Cards and Program Containers box 107a , item 163a-c Scope and Content Notes Tau Pi Epsilon Formal Dinner Dance, May 11, 1928 (with menu)
Pitt Players Farewell Dance, June 11, 1928
Dental Interfraternity Dance, December 4, 1936
Program for 1928-1929 of the Arcus Club (social club for women)
Lambda Chi Alpha Dance Cards , 1932 Containers box 107a , item 148 Assorted Fraternity Programs Containers box 107a , item 164 Scope and Content Notes Medical Fraternity Handbook, ca 1965
Christmas Card, no date but ca 1930 from Delta Chapter, possibly Nu Sigma Nu.
Invitation to Heinz House event (HH was a women's meeting house)
Phi Eta Sigma Help Card, ca 1976
Donna Mae Benvenuto Scrapbook Containers box 107a , item 166 Scope and Content Notes Lantern Night Program with small Class of 1963 Pennant
Constitution Ball Program, September 16, 1952
Associated Women Students Card
"Tower of Learning" brochure
Pitt Players, Pajame Game Program, 1960
Homecoming Brochure, 1962
Delta Sigma Phi Fall Rush brochure
Acquisition Information Gift of Celeste Ponteri.
Commencement Program with Leather Binding , 1915 Containers box 107a , item 167 Commencement Program with Leather Cover , 1907 Containers box 107a , item 161 Senior Week Events Program , May 26-June 7, 1933 Containers box 107a , item 149 Senior Week Events Program , May 21-June 9, 1937 Containers box 107a , item 170 Container Summary 2 programs
Acquisition Information Gift of Amanda Sheridan on June 3, 2011.
Polaris Student Guide , 1955-1956 Containers box 107a , item 150 Series XII. Ruth Crawford Mitchell Personal Memorabilia Medals Containers box 107a , item 86a Scope and Content Notes Framed set of medals given to R.C. Mitchell from various governments honoring her work in the Nationality Rooms. Italy, Poland, France, Yugoslavia; also a Medal of Public Service from Bulgaria
Vassar College Award Containers box 107a , item 86b Decorated Parchment Containers box 107a , item 86c Scope and Content Notes Announcement of Mitchell's initiation into the Benedictine Order as an Oblate.
Series XIII. Shovels and Related Objects from Buildings Groundbreaking Shovel, Hillman Library , June 1, 1964 Containers box 107a , item 156 Grounbreaking Shovels for Trees Hall , August 26, 1960 Containers box 107a , item 157-158 Scope and Content Notes No. 157 was used by Mayor D.L. Lawrence.
No. 158 was used by Ch. E.H. Litchfield.
Groundbreaking Shovel for Litchfield Towers , August 31, 1961 Containers box 107a , item 159 Scope and Content Notes Used by Litchfield, Price and Meredith.
Trowel Containers box 107a , item 45 Scope and Content Notes Used by Chancellor Bowman in the laying of the cornerstones for the following: Scottish Classroom and Polish Classroom, June 1938; Commons Room, Cathedral of Learning, June 1937. Used by John F. Casey III to lay the cornerstone in the Irish Classroom, June 1953. From the Litchfield files.
Groundbreaking Shovel for Men's Dormitory Containers box 107a , item 87 Acquisition Information Gift of Don Haggerty, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania in 1987.
Scope and Content Notes Used by Gus Miller to break ground for the Men's Dormitory, August 31, 1961.
Series XIV. Time Capsule, Pennsylvania Hall University Bulletins and Annoucements , 1908-1911 Containers box 107a , item 109a-d Scroll, Medical School Faculty Containers box 107a , item 109e Scroll, Report to the Chancellor and Trustees Containers box 107a , item 109f Scope and Content Notes Author unknown but likely the Dean of the School of Medicine, Thomas Shaw Arbuthnot.
University of Pittsburgh, School of Engineering, Co-operative System Containers box 107a , item 109g Regulations for the Competition for Selecting and Architect and Plan for the University. Containers box 107a , item 109h Group Plan and Design for the Western University of Pennsylvania by Palmer and Hornbostel Containers box 107a , item 109i-j Commencement Program , June 12, 1910 Containers box 107a , item 109k Report of the Chancellor to the Board of Trustees , June 6, 1910 Containers box 107a , item 109l Courant May 1910 Containers box 107a , item 109m Gazette Times June 15, 1910 Containers box 107a , item 109n Pittsburgh Post June 15, 1910 Containers box 107a , item 109o Pittsburgh Dispatch June 15, 1910 Containers box 107a , item 109p Program, Annual Alumni Dinner Dance , May 19, 2000 Containers box 107a , item 109q Scope and Content Notes The Program represents the event at which this time capsule was opened and was added by the Archives staff.
Series XV. Toys, Games and Novelty Items Tin Box Replica of William Pitt Union , 1983 Containers box 107a , item 39 Extent 5" x 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
Acquisition Information Gift of Mary Beth Miller on June 25, 1986.
Aluminum Soft Drink and Beer Cans, Pitt Bicentennial , 1987 Containers box 107a , item 46-50 Acquisition Information Iron City Beer can was a gift of Frank Zabrosky.
Scope and Content Notes Item 46: Iron City Beer Can Bicentennial
Item 47: Sprite Bicentennial
Item 48: Cherry Coca-cola Bicentennial
Item 49: Coca-cola 1986 Football Season
Item 50: Coca-cola Bicentennial
Blue Plastic Footballs , 1987 Scope and Content Notes Provided by Roy Rogers restaurant (located on the Ground floor of the Cathedral at the time) commemorating the Pitt Bicentennial and the Pitt Greeks.
Pittopoly Board Game Containers box 107a , item 99 Scope and Content Notes Monopoly Board Game made over with Pitt locales.
Brass Christmas Ornaments with Pitt Themes Containers box 107a , item 106a-d Scope and Content Notes Item 106a: Heinz Chapel in box
Item 106b: Frick Fine Arts in box
Item 106c: William Pitt Union in box
Item 106d: Cathedral of Learning in box.
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Cheering Pom Pom Containers box 107a , item 152 Scope and Content Notes Distributed at Basketball games by the Alumni Association, ca 1910.
Bookends, Wood and Metal, with Pi Lambda Theta Emblems Containers box 107a , item 104 University Class Spoon with Case Containers box 107a , item 105 Scope and Content Notes The "University Spooon" is of carved wood and 48 inches long. It has attached to it engraved plates for each class from 1871-1951. There is a wooden display case that is 66 inches by 19 inches. The glass door insert on the case is missing.
Computer Mouse Pad, Human Resources, All-Temps Containers box 107a , item 165 Canvas Tote Bag, School of Information Sciences 100th Anniversary , 2001 Containers box 107a , item 116 Blue Sports Bag, University Library System , 2008 Containers box 107a , item 139 Khaki Messsenger Bag, University Library System , 2010 Containers box 107a , item 154 Lantern Night Lanterns Containers box 107a , item 37a-c Acquisition Information One acquired from the Office of the Dean of Women and one donated by Helen Roe Sawyer.
Wooden Paddle with Lettering Containers box 107a , item 55 Scope and Content Notes "Waynesburg -0 PITT-14 a Moral Victory"
Acquisition Information Gift of the Null Family.
Driving Clock of the 13" Telescope from Allegheny Observatory , 1860 Containers box 107a , item 68 Scope and Content Notes Old Driving Clock from the 13" telescope set in place in Allegheny Observatory in 1860. Placed in the cornerstone of the School of Mines Building in 1908.
Computer Mouse Pad , 2001 Containers box 107a , item 117 Scope and Content Notes School of Information Sciences 100th Anniversary
Donald Goldstein Bobblehead Doll , 2010 Containers box 107a , item 168 Umbrella, ULS Khaki Containers box 107a , item 188 Astroturf from Pitt Stadium Containers box 107a , item 189 
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