Series I: Ceramic and Porcelain Objects
This series contains items made of ceramic or porcelain, including a set of Wedgewood and Lenox plates depicting campus buildings and Soph Triumph mugs.
Bowls
Box 47
China: saucer, cup, and bread dish, 3 items
Cup and bread dish are decorated with a crown. On bottom of each item : a picture of a native american figure decorating a pot and "Shenango China, New Castle, P.A."
Box 14
Mug - Hungarian Pastry Shop, 2023
White mug with red writing "The Hungarian Pastry Shop" with picture of two people drinking coffee and eating. Donated by JR in 2023.
Box 14
Mug - Tom's Restaurant, 2023
Color photo of Tom's Restaurant all the way around the mug. Donated May 2023 by JR.
Mugs: Trophies
Box 43
Soph triumph, 1921
Mark: the number 10 is on the bottom of the mug.
Box 43
Soph triumph, 1906
Mark: "L. Barth & Son, New York, 1906, 12"
Box 43
Soph triumph, 1916
Mark: the number 10 on bottom of the mug.
Box 39
Pitcher: ceramic, in the shape of a man on a barrel, 1888
Inscription: "'88 Alumni Challenge Toby Baseball." Mark: "??lton Lambeth England." Four medals on chains hang from handle, has to do with School of the Arts (Columbia College) vs. Mines.
Plates
Box 47
Commemorating the ratification of the Constitution, 1963
Inscription: "1788 ratification of the Constitution 1963, Poughkeepsie, New York, July 26, 1788, 175th anniversary." Description: blue plate decorated with the illustration of the ratification of the Constitution and related historic sites, including Clinton House, 1765.
Box 42
Columbia seal design
Colored plate with image of University seal. Mark: Bird device, "G.T.," Crown device, "Handprinted".
Box 42
175th Anniversary, 1929
Label: "Light blue crystal plate commemorating Columbia University's 175th year, 1754-1929."
Box 6
Lenox, 1932, 16 items
14 -plate set, Porcelain china. Plate illustrations: Kent Hall, 1932. "Maison de Punk," 1876. Hamilton Hall, 1886. Hamilton Hall, 1932. Library, 1886. School of Mines, 1889. College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1932. King's College, 1760 (2 copies). School of Mines, 1932. Columbia College, 1854. Milbank Hall of Barnard College, 1932, Low Memorial Library, 1932. In October 2016 we obtained plates featuring "Columbia University Press, The Seal of Columbia University"; "Columbia University Press, St. Paul's Chapel Columbia University, 1932".
An additional "Low Memorial Library" plate added to box in 2023.
2004-001; Low Memorial Plate donated in Oct 2014 by Dr. and Mrs. Donald F. Beaumont. October 2016 donation by R. David Henderson.
Box 41
Staffordshire, 1818, 2 items
Two blue plates showing King's College building. Label: "Staffordshire Plate, 1818, showing Columbia College after the wings were added" and "Given by Rev. E. Floyd Jones '89".
Box 1
Wedgewood, 1931, 12 items
A complete set of 12 illustrated plates. Illustrations: (1) King's College, College Place, 1760. (2) Columbia College Library & Campus, 1892. (3) Hamilton Hall and "Maison de Punk," 1892. (4) The (Low) Library, 1912. (5) St. Paul's Chapel, 1932. (6) Kent Hall, 1932. (7) School of Mines, 1932. (8) Hamilton Hall, 1932. (9) Russell Hall, 1932. (10) Barnard College, 1932. (11) College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1932. (12) South Hall, 1933.
Box 2
Wedgewood, 1931, 9 items
Two copies of (5) St. Paul's Chapel, 1932. 3 copies of (6) Kent Hall, 1932. 2 copies of (10) Barnard College, 1932. 2 copies of (12) South Hall, 1933.
Box 3
Wedgewood, 1931, 14 items
Two copies of (2) Columbia College Library & Campus, 1892. Four copies of (3) Hamilton Hall and "Maison de Punk," 1892. Three copies of (4) The (Low) Library, 1912. 2 copies of (8) Hamilton Hall, 1932. 2 copies of (9) Russell Hall, 1932. One copy of (10) Barnard College, 1932.
Box 10
Wedgewood, 1931, 13 items
One complete set of 12 plates, and one additional plate of #7 School of Mines, 1932.
Box 11
Wedgewood, 1931, 19 items
Two copies of (1) King's College, College Place, 1760. Four copies of (2) Columbia College Library & Campus, 1892. 1 copies of (4) The (Low) Library, 1912. 1 copy of (5) St. Paul's Chapel, 1932. 1 copy of (6) Kent Hall, 1932. 2 copies of (7) School of Mines, 1932. 2 copies of (8) Hamilton Hall, 1932. 1 copy of (9) Russell Hall, 1932. 5 copies of (11) College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1932. 1 copy of (12) South Hall, 1933.
Series II: Glass Objects
This series contains items made of glass, including commemorative glasses distributed at reunions.
Box 63
25 Year Club crystal bookends, 2004
Crystal bookends in blue presentation case lined with foam. Columbia crown etched in the glass along with inscription. They were presented to Computer Science Professor, Joseph Traub.
Donated by Rosemary Addrich in Computer Science Department, Feb 2016.
Box 41
Glassware: Class Reunions, 1980
Glass caraf decorated with Columbia shield and inscribed: "1930-1980, 50th Reunion."
Box 47
Glassware: Class Reunions, 1980
Columbia 1930-1980, 50th reunion. Glass caraf with gold rim and blue writing.
Box 51
Glassware: Class Reunions, 1976-2004
Glassware commemorating class reunions: six plates for 50th reunion of classes 1931, 1954, 1929, 1928 (2), and 1935; four drinking glasses, 40th reunion of class of 1936 (2) and Columbia Century Club (2); and mugs, class of 1982 (2).
Box 21
Glassware: Set of four decantors and five glasses, 1771
Commemorating the coronation of King Gustav III of Sweden.
Box 46
Lantern: glass and metal
Box 12
Stained-glass
Seal of Columbia University in stained glass.
Series III: Metal Objects
This series contains items made of various metals and is divided into 8 sub-series: General, Buttons and Pins, Ceremonial Items, Jewelry, Scientific Instruments, Serving Pieces, Silver Pieces, Trophies and Awards. Items of note include a collection of 1968 buttons, a shovel used for the groundbreaking of Uris Hall, and original dies for the seals of the University. Additional medals and pins can be found in Columbia Medals Collection (UA#0121).
Sub-Series III.1: General
Box 13
Brass Vessels, 13 items
Four cups, 2 cups with flared tops, 1 goblet, 1 "shell-like" box with lid, 2 cups with lids, and 1 rectangular box.
Box 55-56
Candle Holder/Vase, 2 items
Two glass and metal candle holder/vase originally from the Twombley Burden Room. One is in each box.
Box 41
Cup: goblet decorated with faces and design
Mark: two circles enclosing: "Meriden" with scale and "Quadruple Plate, 75, S".
Box 25
Coil taper stick, circa 1750
Box 64
Frank D. Fackenthal signatures box, circal 1948
Most likely a gift box present to Frank D. Fackenthal on his retirement/leaving Columbia in 1948. There is a cardboard box (red) with the initials F.D.F in silver. Inside is a metal box with engraved signatures of senior administrators across the lid (Carman, Gildersleeve, Pickel, Pegram, etc.) The box is empty, lined with red leather.
Item 408C 05/05/G
Gatekeeper's Lodge Iron door sill, 1879
From the Gatekeeper's Lodge, one of the original buildings from the Bloomingdale Asylum (now CU's campus). 1879 is the date of construction of the building.
Box 20
Inkwell, 1907
Metal inkwell in the shape of St. Paul's Chapel on a wood base. Engraved on inside of lid: "Presented to John B. Pine, June 1907, by the donors of St. Paul's Chapel."
C00.1458
Box 58
Lead dies & wax seals
Belonged to Ogden Nicholas Rood. The wax seals and lead dies are housed in small wooden boxes.
Box 41
Medallion: brass/copper with image of an owl
Brass/copper medallion with image of an owl clutching a diploma with a branch of leaves and flaming torch crossed behind the bird. A garland of leaves tied with a bow on the bottom surrounds the image almost entirely.
Box 4
Metal Box
Curved handle, red velvet interior, outer hinge. Inner lid houses etching featuring a group of figures.
Metal Etching of Butler Library
Donated by Martin Mayer in March 2023. Created by Reed and Barton, limited edition #20. Framed but with no glass. On permanent display in UA staff office.
Metal Etching of Low Memorial Library
Donated by Martin Mayer, March 2023. Created by Reed and Barton, limited edition #251. Framed with glass. Item on permanent display in UA staff office.
Box 20
Metal (Brass?) Placards on Chains, 1933
Both engraved: "The Cherry Tree. Planted by Mrs. Fumiko Kobayashi in Japan who graduate Class of 1932 for everlasting goodwill and friendship between United States of America and Japan. April, 1933."
Box 19
Metal Sign: Columbian Peitho-Logian Society
Metal sign with red lettering. A stylized image of a sun sits between "Columbian" and "Peitho-Logian Society". There are two holes for nails.
Box 36
Metal Wall Hanging
Two unidentified small metal wall hangings. Made of brass, in a sort of diamond shape with protruding holders/"pockets" on the front. It's of an oriental design and has holes for hanging at the top and bottom of the piece.
Box 22
Metal Work, 1905, 2 items
Two metal works. Large "C" with "95." Both engraved: "Decennial-June-14-1905."
Box 21
Pen and Ink Set
Brass pen and ink set with bell and candle.
Box 30
Pencil Case, 1909
Flat pencil in an engraved silver case. Class of 1888 Dinner Souvenir. Engraved: "1884 - 1909"
Gift of Clarence H. Young (CC 1888), 19 January 1951
Box 92
Plaque: Rosenthal Memorial Room, 1955-1970
Plaque hung in the Rosenthal Memorial Room in honor of Lewis A. Rosenthal (CC 1928) by his parents. Names of this room's occupants from 1955-56 to 1969-70 listed on the plaque. Box also contains a printed email from Rogher Lehecka explaining the history of "Prize Rooms" of which this was one.
Box 45
Plaque: portrait of Nicholas Murray Butler, 1930
Item is round, metal, with stand. Engraved: "Nicholas Murray Butler" and "1930 New York". Mark: "G. Romagnol" (?)
Box 30
Seal of Columbia University
7" diamter metal seal with color (blue, white and gold) depicting Columbia University's official seal. Donated by Chris Saxman in May 2023.
Box 24
Shoe Buckles
Box 22
Snuff Box, 1760s
Box has an image of the Park Place campus on it.
Box 40
Tankard, 1940
Engraved: "Columbiae Universitati, bini me dederunt hospites gratissime, MCMXL". Mark: "C.N.C.," with devices near lip.
Box 42
Presentation Tube, 1954
Silver decorated container containing proclamation, with separate wooden stand.
Box 29
Water Bottle, 2019
16.9 oz stainless steel bottle distributed by Columbia College for the Core Curriculum centennial in 2019-2020. Bottle has logo: "100: The Core Centennial" and hashtag #centennialcelebration
Box 41
Whistle, 1995
Metal whistle on a fluroscent yellow string with a metal tag. The tag reads "Break the Silence. Rape Crisis Center 854-HELP. Nightline 854-7777. Security 4-5555 (99). Distributed during 1995 Student Wellness Day.
Box 25
Wine Syphon, circa 1700s
Inventory: "William Forbes: William Samuel Johnson's Silver Wine Syphon."
Box 29
Women's Faculty Club of Columbia University Embosser
Emobsser stamp with handle for Women's Faculty Club. Stamp reads on outside of circle: "Women's Faculty Club of Columbia University Inc. Inside the circle: "Incorporated - 1953 - New York"
Sub-series III.2: Button and Pins
Box 30
250th pin, 2004
Shield shaped gold colored pin,with light blue background color and writing. Crown is on bottom of the pin.
Box 30
Axe and Coffin Insignia pin, undated
Coffin shaped pin with an axe across it at a diagonal. The axe head on the pin has broken off.
Box 41
Barnard button, 1989?
Box 41
Campaign for Columbia button, 1980s
"The Campaign for Columbia."
Box 30
Class of 1909 Decennial Reunion pin, 1919
Decennial pin consisting of a ribbon and "Columbia 1909" button. Inscriptions: "Columbia 1909." Ribbon: "Class Decennial."
Box 30
Class of 1909 Decennial Reunion pin, 1919
Decennial pin consisting of a ribbon and "Columbia 1909" button. Inscriptions: "Columbia 1909." Ribbon: "Decennial Entertainment Committee."
Box 30
Class of 1913 Reunion buttons, undated, 3 items
Inscription: "Columbia 1913"
Box 30
Class of 1913 Reunion buttons, 1963, 4 items
Inscriptoin: "50th 1913 Reunion."
Box 30
Class of 1925 pins, undated
4 small pins: "Surgam"; blue and white crown on a round pin; square pin with crown surrounded by blue and white border; Columbia shield shaped pin with Alma Mater in gold. Donated by Richmond B. Williams.
Columbia 1968 buttons
Box 41
"Columbia S.D.S.: A Free University, A Free Society", 1968
Box 41
"No Amnesty.", 1968
Box 41
"Peace and Music.", 1968
Box 41
"Stop S.D.S. Facism", 1968
Box 41
"Stop S.D.S.", 1968
Box 41
"STRIKE!", 1968
Box 41
"S.C.U., Students for Columbia University Academic Freedom.", 1968
Box 30
Columbia Club of New York pin, undated
Circular Columbia blue enamel pin (with gold colored backing, lettering and edging) attached to a white cardboard piece that says "With Compliments of The Columbia Club of New York". Pin has an image of King's Crown in the middle surrounded by lettering "Columbia Club of New York". Pin was presented to the University Archives by Larry M. Kent in 2010.
Box 30
Columbia Community Service Pin, undated
Ribbon shaped pin in gold and light blue. Inscription on cardboard to which pin is attached: "Thank you for your donation. CCS, Columbia Community Service."
Box 41
Columbia University Libraries Picnic button, 1992
"CUL 1992 Picnic," attached paper reads: "please wear this button to gain admittance to the Libraries Picnic."
Box 41
Columbia Local 1199 button, undated
"Local 1199 Columbia University Employees. Columbia University Rich and INFAMOUS for Low Pay."
Box 30
Columbia University Seal pin, 1930s
Gold colored pendant/pin with light blue and white image of university seal. Pin is shaped like an open book with a loop at top to attach to a chain. Pin belonged to Dr. Joseph F. Doyle, Jr. who attended Columbia's School of Optometry in the early 1930s. Donated to the UniversityArchives in September 2011.
Box 30
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University button, undated
Round metal buttons with a picture of the earth showing its core surrounded by text "Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University". Received June 2014 from LDEO
Box 30
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University pin, undated
Small round metal pin in a plastic display box with image of earth in blue with silve writing saying "Alumni Association" with Columbia Crown in middle. Surrounded in white with text "Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University". Received June 2014 from LDEO.
Box 41
Pope John Paul II Support button, 1979
"Columbia U. Loves John Paul II."
Box 30
Proud Columbia Family button, 2000s
Round metal button with dark blue background and light blue image of lion face with words "Proud Columbia Family" in white lettering.
Box 90
Shafik Inauguration ASK ME button, 2023 October 4
(2) White buttons with navy blue text saying "ASK ME!" worn by volunteers at Inauguration of Minouche Shafik.
Box 90
Shafik Inauguration Medallion, 2023 October 4
(4) Gold, blue and white medallions distrubted for investiture of CU President Minouche Shafik. Recto: Portrait of President Shafik. Verso: Low Library image sorrounded by text "The Inauguration of Minouche Shaifk, Columbia University, 20th President"
Box 41
South Africa Divestment button, 1980s
"Apartheid Kills! Divest Now! Columbia out of South Africa."
Sub-Series III.3: Ceremonial Items
Box 28
Crown
Metal crown in very poor condition.
Box 14
Crown
Heavy metal crown. 6/12/2012 removed to UA Reading Room, 6th floor Butler Library for display.
Box 22
Key
Large ceremonial key on a rope. Silver colored. Design incorporates "88" and "S of A" for "School of Arts", now known as Columbia College.
Box 29
Key
Key on blue and white rope in a brown fabric bag with "Tiffany and Co." on it. Key appears to be made in some sort of East Asian design.
Box 89
Ceremonial Keys
Seven ceremonial keys on a ring, representing the first seven buildings on the Morningside campus. Reproduction used for Columbia University presidential inaugurations.
Item KCR Cabinet
Mace of Columbia University
Two metal labels on wooden storage box: (1) "The Mace of Columbia University," and (2) "Gift of John Munro Woolsey, LL.B. 1901, LL.D. 1929, April 1933." Paper Label: The eighteenth-century mace carried in the Columbia ceremonies was given to the University by the late Judge John Munro Woolsey, LL.B. '01, LL.D. '29. It is of Sheffield plate, topped with a King's crown over a design of acanthus leaves. The mace was the symbol of authority in British Courts.
Gift of John Munro Woolsey, LL.B. 1901, LL.D. 1929, April 1933.
Box 42
Mace, 1941
Mace is metal and wood, with crown, in wooden box, with two keys. Plaque on box engraved: "President's Mace, Columbia University, Ex Dono, John Munroe Woolsey, LLB 1901-LLD 1929, May 1, 1941".
Box 69
Seals and Dies of Columbia University, undated
Box contains (9) smaller boxes: King's College Seal (bronze); Columbia University Library Seal; Columbia College Seal - bronze die; (5) Columbia College Seal Steel dies; Columbia College Seal plaster and wax impressions; College of Physicians and Surgeons Seal before Columbia affiliation; Columbia College Class of '57 die; Columbia College Seal -sealing wax impressions; Kings College Literary Society Seal - glass plate;
Box 68
Seals of King's College and Columbia College, 1756-1787
Three metal seal stamps - the three original seals of King's and Columbia College. 1 silver circle, 1 bronze circle, and 1 bronze oval. Box includes impressions of these three seals.
Silver circle inscribed: "The gift of George Harrison to King's College at New York in America, 1756."
Item 408C 05/01/B
Shovel: ceremonial, for Uris groundbreaking, 1962
Stamped: "Taper forged, true temper 2, heat treated." Plaque: "Uris Building, Graduate School of Business, Columbia University, Ground Breaking-April 17, 1962, by Percy Uris."
Box 15
Sword, circa 1700s
18th century. Engraved: "IDUANE". Handle decorated with dragon's head. Leather and silver sheath. Mark: "PV." Belonged to James Duane, lawyer, jurist, and Revolutionary leader from New York. He later went on to serve as a delegate to the Continental Congress, a U.S. District judge, state senator, and Mayor of N.Y.
Box 49
Sword, circa 1910s
Belonged to Captain Edward V. W. Keen. Studying law at Columbia until the outbreak of WWI. His officers and men presented him with the sword after clearing mine fields.
Box 41
Trowel, 1895-1950
Silver with ivory handle in Tiffany's blue and white drawstring bag. Ceremonial trowel for cornerstone layings, engraved with names of commemorated buildings, 1895-1950. Mark: "Tiffany & Co., 3725 makers 6103, sterling silver, 025-1000."
1999-004
Sub-series III.4: Jewelry
Box 24
Bereavement Rings, 1758, 2 items
Two bereavement rings worn by Samuel Johnson upon the death of his wife, Charity Floyd Johnson.
Box 40
Brooch, 1853
Inscription: "In Memory of Seth Low, died July 19, 1853, aged 71 years." Woman's oval brooch. R: lock of hair (light brown, blond, silver) under beveled glass, surrounded by 32 small pearls. V: Simple latch pin. Created in memory of CU President Seth Low's grandfather of the same name.
1999-026
Box 30
Class Ring, 1956
Gold colored (brass?) men's 1956 Graduate School of Business class ring once belonging to Larry M. Kent. Black stone with raise brass image of a column with the word "virtue" across column. Raised images of king's crown with "CU" intertwined on one side of ring. Other side has an image of a lion standing on a "56". Inscription: "Graduate School of Business, Columbia. '56". Donated to University Archives in 2010.
Box 30
Cuff links and tie pins, 1950s
Dwight D. Eisenhower inspired cuff links and tie pins with the word "IKE" on them. Gifts of Alice Bonnell and Yarema Hutsaliuk.
Box 23
Assorted items belonging to Frank D. Fackenthal, 1908-1948
Assortment of items belonging to Frank D. Fackenthal. Includes numerous cuff links and stick pins in leather boxes. Also contains a corkscrew from The Providence Biltmore Hotel, a utility kit with a pencil, scissors, file, and knife, made by "Cross London." A French Tunisian 10 centimes coin from 1908, a silver colored container with aspirin, a necklace of black beads, a rhinestone evening bag. There is also a paper commemorating the issuance of a medal by the Town of Verdun for heroism in WWI, Nov. 20th, 1916.
Sub-series III.5: Scientific Instruments
Item UA RR
Astrolabe, 1700s
George Adams: Celestial Equinoctial Ring Dial (armillary sphere/astrolabe). According to an advertisement in the New York Times (Jan 8, 1984) "An 18th century astrolabe made by the Royal Instrument Maker to King George II." On display in UA Reading Room.
C00.1209
Box 60
Compass, undated
Brass compass and leather case with inscription "35". Origin of instrument and use is unknown.
Donated by Engineering Dean's Office in 2011.
Box 41
Dissecting Kit, 1915
Frederick A. Wurzbach, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S, dissecting kit used at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, 59th Street, 1915 and 1916.
Box 66
Microscope, 1910s
Rudolph Schoenheimer's microscope. Schoenheimer received this microscope from his parents. After this death in 1941, Morris Graff, his laboratory technician, inherited the device. Graff made the glassware for the lab, conducted experiments and even served as a subject. The microscope was donated by his son, Jon Graff, in the Summer of 2017
Box 57
Telescope, 1700s
According to an advertisement in the New York Times of January 8, 1984: "Ironically, this telescope, also made by the Royal Instrument maker, was loaned to George Washington for his use during the Revolutionary War."
Sub-series III.6: Serving Pieces
Box 7
Pitcher: decorated with grapes and vines in high relief, 1854
Engraved: "Presented to Professor James Renwick by the junior class of Columbia College, February 3, 1854."; Mark: "David Rait, ?, 381 Broadway, N.Y."
Box 7
Pitcher: pewter with lid decorated with flowers and St. Luke's in the Fields (?) in high relief, undated
Engraved: "To James Renwick, Esq., in token of the high regard and grateful appreciation of his distinguished professional abilities most graciously exercised in building the Chapel of St. Luke the Beloved Physician from his friend, M. W. A. Mutter."; Mark: "Ball Black & Co., N. York, E & S (star)."
Box 41
Pitcher: floral design, silver, 1895
Engraved: "State Board of Education of New Jersey to Nicholas Murray Butler, Dec 20, 1895."; 1895. Mark: "Sterling, 3461" and gryphon device.
Russian Samovar, 1870
Box 32
Urn: copper colored with handles
Sub-series III.7: Silver Pieces
Box 45
Box: embossed silver
Engraved: "Nicholas Murray Butler"; Enclosed note: "Silver casket (& case), testimonial from Oxford University (England) to Dr. Butler, to go to Columbia." Lapel on cloth bag: "John Wells Co., Old English Silver, New York, London." Mark: "B. Bros." and lion device.
Box 20
Candlesticks
Silver candlesticks belonging to Women's Faculty Club. Mark: "Gorham Co., 0210, Silver Soldered [anchor device]." Tags: WFC 44, 45.
Box 71
Coffee Pot
Crafted by silversmith Myer Myers, owned by President Samuel Johnson. "Presented by William Samuel Johnson (1859-1937) in 1935".
Box 20
Creamer
Silver creamer belonging to Women's Faculty Club. Mark: "Knickerbocker Smith Co., 18% Nickel Silver." Tag: WFC 42.
Box 14
Eisenhower Silver Dollars, 1971
Two Eisenhower Silver dollars. One 1971 Uncirculated silver dollar and one 1971 U.S. Proof silver dollar.
Box 22
Ladle, circa 1790
Silver punch ladle, twisted hardwood handle, imbeded coin of the rein of King George III. Coin dated 1787. Coin reads: "M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E, 1787."
Plates
Box 28
Serving Spoon
Box 22
Spoons, 3 items
Set of three silver spoons in velvet case.
Box 20
Sugar Bowl
Silver sugar bowl belonging to Women's Faculty Club. Mark: "Knickerbocker Smith. Co., 18% Nickel Silver." Tag: WFC 43.
Box 72
Tankard
Crafted by silversmith Daniel Feuter, owned by President William Samuel Johnson. Inventory: "Presented by the Columbia Club Foundation, 1959".
Trays
Item 408C 05/01/B
In a bag, 1934
Engraved: Frederic W. Erb, the Library of Columbia University in the City of New York, June 1934, In gratitude for fifty years spent in the service of the university and its sons, Adele M. Erb, Frank C. Erb."; Mark: "International Sterling, W303-3".
Item 408C 05/01/B
With handles and floral design, 1960
Engraved: "To Professor Frank Tannebaum in appreciation for his devoted service to the USMA from canopus Hollow Parochialists, 1940-1960."; Mark: "Reed & Barton, 006140, D6, 25, Winthrop."
Sub-series III.8: Trophies and Awards
Alumni Awards
Box 38
Cup presented to William W. Bliven by the Class of 1878, 1915
Engraved: "From the Class of 1878" and "William W. Bliven, April 15, 1915". Mark: 6545, rest illegible.
Box 40
Cup presented to McDonald Spencer by the Class of 1882, 1879
Silver with bird and flower design. Engraved: "Presented to McDonald Spencer by the Class of 1882, Columbia College, December 1879"; Mark: "Sterling, 164, H"
Box 41
Cup presented to George S. Hellman by the Class of 1899, 1925
Engraved: "The Class of 1899, Columbia College and Schools of Applied Science, to George S. Hellman, June 1925." Mark: "Reed & Barton, 1998, Gilt"
Box 41
Cup presented to Frank Dunlap Shaw, permanent secretary of the Class of 1874 of Columbia College, 1914
Decorated with a variatio of the Columbia Seal. Engraved: "Frank Dunlap Shaw, permanent secretary of the Class of 1874 of Columbia College, this loving cup is presented to him by his classmates at their forty-fourth annual reunion in the year 1914." Mark: "Crichton Bros., New York & London"
Box 41
Cup presented to the Class of 1899, 1924
Engraved: "1914 Decennial, Largest Class Reunion Prize, won by class of 1899, June 4th, 1924." Mark: "Reed & Barton, 2000"
Box 40
Cup for first prize, Alumni Costume Parade, 1925
Engraved: "Columbia University Reunion, June 3, 1925, first prize, costume parade, presented by Class of 1925"; Mark: "Guaranteed Taunton Mass., Poole Silver Co., 1845"
Box 39
Lion on metal stand presented to Julian C. Levi, '96, 1969
Says: "Presented to Julian C. Levi, '96, by the Columbia College Alumni Association in recognition of outstanding service to Alma Mater at the annual meeting of May 22, 1969.";
Box 37
Cup presented to Nicholas Murray Butler by the Class of 1874, 1913
Has separate black base. Handle is broken off. But is included seperately in box. Engraved: "Presented to Nicholas Murray Butler by the Class of '74 in recognition of his fidelity and success as president of Columbia University, 1913." Mark: Crichton Bros. New York & London and four devices: "LAC," "lion," "shield," and "r."
Box 39
Cup presented to James Furman Kemp, Professor of geology in Columbia University by his former students, 1906
Large trophy, silver with three handles. Engraved: "Presented to James Furman Kemp, for 15 years professor of geology in Columbia University, by his old students, 1893, 1906, New York, the seventeenth of May, nineteen hundred and six." Mark: "Tiffany & Co., 11067 Makers 1939, Sterling Silver, 925-1000, C" and "7 pints."
Golf Awards
Box 45
Cup won by Nicholas Murray Butler at Lotus Club, 1915
Engraved: "Lotus Club handicap, June 22, 1915, presented by George H. Keim, won by Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler." Mark: "Jack Starr & Frost, New York" and "Sterling 88" and eagle device.
Box 45
Cup won by Nicholas Murray Butler at St. Andrews Golf Club, 1915
Engraved: "St. Andrews Golf Club, 1915, Half-Century Handicap, first prize won by Nicholas Murray Butler". Mark: "Sterling 991" with device of R in shield between lion and bird (?)
Box 45
Cup won by Nicholas Murray Butler at the National Golf Links of America, August Ringer Contest, 1930
Engraved: "National Golf Links of America, August Ringer Contest, 1930, Nicholas Murray Butler." Mark: "Tiffany & Co. Makers, 39898, Sterling Silver, 925-1000, M".
Box 45
Cup won by Nicholas Murray Butler at the National Golf Links of America, August Ringer Contest, 1931
Engraved: "National Golf Links of America, Ringer Tournament, August 1931, presented by Judge Morgan J. O'Brien, won by Nicholas Murray Butler." Mark: "Sterling 2740, Wallace" and deer device.
Box 26
Brass trophy won by N.O. Rockwood at Columbia University Club Golf Championship, 1927
Trophy in shape of a pitcher Made of brass? Engraved: "Columbia University Club Golf Championship, Fall 1927, Won by N. O. Rockwood."
Box 5
Renwick Family Cup, 1769-1896
Engraved: "William Renwick, born 26 April 1769, James Renwick, born 30 May 1792, Henry B. Renwick, born 4 September 1817, James A. Renwick, born 30 January 1857, Henry B. Renwick, Jr., born 16 March 1886." Mark: 4 devices, with "7209."
Racing Awards
Box 67
Mile Run Trophy awarded to William N. Webbe, 1869
Inscription: Mile race won June 2nd 1869 William N. Webbe '78. Time: 6 Min.; Mark: Tiffany & Co. sterling silver cup. 2249 + 4089
Acquired 4 December 2018
Box 67
Mile Run Trophy awarded to Sylvanus Albert Reed, 1874
Columbia College Athletic Association to Sylvanus Albert Reed Winner of Mile flat race 1874. Two engravings of deer with antlers on both sides of cup. Wilcox Silver Plate Company, quadruple plate.
Acquired 4 December 2018
Box 67
Two Mile Relay Trophy, 1910-1920
Inscription: Columbia University Track Athletic Association Presented by William Fellowes Morgan Columbia '80, '84S as a trophy to be competed for until won three times by relay teams representing a recognized university or college in a two mile race at the indoor games to be held each year by the Columbia University Track Athletic Association. Notes: 1910-1920 dates. Only entries are for 1910, 1912 and 1913. Metal Kings Crown surrounding a velvet round inside the crown. Crown is removable and sits on a wooden and metal base with columns and plates for each year's race winner ("won by" "time" "competitors"). Green felt on bottom of base.
Acquired 4 December 2018
Box 40
Three Mile Walk Trophy won by William Warren Bliven, 1875
Silver with eagles and anchors on handles. Engraved: "Columbia College Athletic Association three mile walk won by William Warren Bliven, May 8th, 1875, Time 30 M 15 3/4 S." Mark: "Gorham MFG Co 420" with anchor device.
Box 5
Three-Legged Race Trophies, 1873, 2 items
Both trophies for a three-legged race, 100 yards, May 17, 1873, time 13 1/2 seconds, G.B. Cornell, R.W. Van Boskerck. 1. Mark: Starr & Marcus 001. 2. Mark: 476, Starr & Marcus, MPD plated B7.
Rowing Awards
Box 5
Cup presented to Jasper Goodwin, 1874
"The students of Columbia College and the School of Mines to Jasper Goodwin, port bow, the University Crew, 1874." "Victorious in the inter-Collegiate regatta of 1874 at ? Over the crews of Wesleyan, Williams, Cornell, Princeton, Harvard, Dartmouth, Trinity, and Yale. Distance 3 miles. Time 16 min. 42.25 sec." Full relief wreaths and two oars, right wreath is broken.
Box 5
Cup presented to Robert C. Cornell, 1875
Inscribed: "To Robert C. Cornell, four oared shell race, December 30, 1875." Mark: Meriden E. Company.
Box 38
Tankard presented to Robert C. Cornell, 1878
Engraved: "New York Rowing Club, Regatta, June 6, 1878, four paired shell, Robert C. Cornell, stroke." No mark.
Box 5
Cup presented to Robert C. Cornell, 1878
Cup has glass bottom. Inscribed: "New York Rowing Club Regatta, November 1st, 1878, six oar'd gig, Robert C. Cornell, Stroke."
Box 38
Cup presented to William A. Meikleham, 1907
Large trophy with etched river scene, three handles, and floral design. Engraved: "June 26th 1907, Presented to William A. Meikleham by Harvard and Yale oarsmen in loving recognition of his many years' service as referee." Mark: "Sterling 458A," rest illegible, and anchor device and two others.
Box 48
Cup presented to William A. Meikleham, 1924
Silver trophy with handles and a detachable wooden stand. Mark on bottom: Designed by Sabra B. Harwood; Gebelein Sterling Boston". Inscription: Yale University Seal and "William A. Meikleham Referee of Harvard - Yale Boat Races - 1924"
Box 41
Tug-of-War First Prize Trophy, 1887
Trophy goblet with floral and natural designs. Engraved: "CCAA, May 13th '87, first prize, tug of war". CCAA=Columbia College Athletic Association. Mark: "Derby Silver of Derby Connecticut" and "Quadruple plate" with Anchor and Crown device.
Box 5
Tug-of-War Trophy, 1886
Columbia College Athletic Association, tug of war, fall meeting, 1886. Mark: "Cox Silver Plate, 1253 1/2"
Water Polo Awards
Box 37
Cup presented to Columbia, 1905
A small trophy with floral decorations. Engraved: "Intercollegiate water polo championship, 1905, won by Columbia" and "Col. 1 Yale 0." Mark: "Bieges & Clust, 25 John St., N.Y., 1657"
Box 37
Tankard presented to Columbia, 1905
Engraved: "Columbia vs. Pennsylvania, water polo, first prize, Col. 4-Penn. 0, 1905." No mark.
Box 41
Metropilitan Championship Cup, 1905
Medallion in center engraved: "Amateur Athletic Union of the United States." Cup engraved: "Metropolitan Championship, water polo, N.Y.A.C., Mar. 18th, 1905."
Box 41
Unidentified Cup, 1878
Cup made of copper? Engraved: "78"; Mark: "Hunter"
Box 37
Unidentified Cup, 1915
Engraved: "78, April 15, 1915". Mark: Sterling 1009 and bird (?) device.
Series IV: Paper Based Items
This series contains items made of paper, including dance cards, prints, Columbia "trading cards", notebooks, notepads, a paper mache lion, and scrolls.
Item 408C 05/01/B
Chinese Print Scroll, 1984
Chinese print of bamboo in black and grey ink on a wood roller. Gift of Fudan University (People's Republic of China) 14 November 1984. Presented by Professor (Mrs.) Xu Shiming to Vice President Paul Carter of Columbia when a delegation from Fudan University visited Columbia for a 3-4 day visit to study administrative policies, procedures, etc. of C.U. They met with President Sovern, Anthony Knerr, etc. on various administrative problems.
Box 30
Columbia Trading Cards, 2004
(5) "trading" cards of famous Columbians. Alumni featured are Sid Luckman, Cristina Teuscher, Jim McMillian, Alexander Hamilton, and Lou Gehrig. Cards include "stats" and info about the person on the back. "Another Columbian Ahead of His/Her Time"
Box 30
Dance Card - Class of 1909, May 1909
Leather-bound dance card from the Senior Dance, May 31, 1909.
Box 30
Dance Card - Class of 1895, December 1893
Junior Christmas Ball dance card from 22 December 1893.
Box 51
Framed Invitation, June 1913
"1863-1913 Columbia. Dinner given to his classmates by James Herman Aldrich on the second of June, 1913 at the University Club, Fifth Avenue and 54th Street, New York." Invitation is white with light blue lettering and encased in a small gold colored frame with glass on both sides. The back of the invitation has signatures of the attendees.
Box 19
Framed pen and copy of NYS Assembly Bill Number 10867, July 1986
Wooden frame with glass enclosing pen used by Governor Mario Cuomo to sign the Assembly Bill Number 10867 providing for the construction of the Center for Computer, Microelectronics and Telecommunications on the campus of Columbia University. Bill signed 30 July 1986.
Box 30
Lion, undated
3-D lion figurine made of hardened paper/cardboard.
Box 29
Notebook, 2019
Blue notebook distributed by Columbia College for the Core Curriculum centennial in 2019-2020. Cover of notebook says: "100 The Core Centennial, September 2019-June 2020. Celebrating a century of dialogue and debate through a year of festivities, coversations and illumination. CORE100.COLUMBIA.EDU"
Box 30
Notebook cover with pencil, 1905
Leather pocket notebook cover with pencil. Front features gold "C 05" and crossed hammers indicating School of Mines/Engineering.
Box 30
Note Pad, 1980s
Lined paper notepad, letter-sized, with "The Columbia Campaign" logo in top left corner.
Box 30
Paper Tags, 1878
Class of 1878 tags. Paper "7" and "8." Name tag with illegible name.
Box 90
Photo Booth Props for Minouche Shafik Inauguration, 2023 October 4
(5) envelopes. Ouside of envelope reads: "Celebrate the Investiture of Columbia University's 20th President! Wednesday October 4, 2023 11:00 a.m.-1:00.p.m. ET. TAG @Columbia #PresidentShafik. To access the full calendar of Iauguration events and activities visit rebrand.ly/Ianuguration2023. The Inauguration of Minouche Shafik, 20th President of Columbia University. Attach the sticks to the enclosed photo booth props, and showcase your Columbia spirit as you tune in to the live stream."
Box 45
Photograph of Nicholas Murray Butler, undated
Color photograph of Nicholas Murray Butler in a presentation case.
Box 30
Placard, 1878
Class of 1878. White with black "78." on it. Item is torn.
Box 19
Print: George Washington being sworn as president, by R. Livingston, KC class of 1765, undated
Box 30
Travel Diary - Class of 1924, 1974
Leather-bound travel diary of the Class of 1924 50th reunion trip to Bogota, Colombia on May 16-25, 1974.
Box 73
Van Amringe Alumni Subscription Roll, 1909
"To commemorate the celebration of the birthday of John Howard Van Amringe and his half century of teaching at Columbia College his old students present at the dinner on April the third One Thousand nine hundred and nine have affixed their signatures to this scroll." Parchment scroll on a black wood roller. Three columes of signatures on each of the three attached sheets. Each sheet is headed with "Name" and "Class"
Series V: Plastic Objects
This series contains objects made from plastic include key chains, paperweights, and commemorative mugs.
Box 47
Hardhats, 1970s
Two hardhats: 1. "Columbia University, Wm. J. McGill" and 2. "Columbia University, Wm. E. Petersen"
Box 31
Key Chain, undated
"Your Columbia Career: Growth, Goals, Feedback"; White plastic key chain that doubles as a compass.
Box 31
Key Chain, 2005
"Columbia Class of 2005"; Blue and white plastic key chain in shape of football that can act as a bottle opener.
Box 47
Magnet, undated
White magnet with purple text. "Rape Crisis Center 854-HELP. Nightline 854-7777. Outreach 854-3091. Peer Counseling Columbia University and Barnard College."
Box 47
Mugs, undated
S H A C: Student Health Advisory Committee, Columbia University 854-3093; (2) blue and white plastic drinking mugs with covers.
Box 30
Paperweight, 1982
Psi Upsilon Fraternity 139th Convention, Lambda Chapter, Columbia University, 1982. Psi Upsilon paperweight. Belonged to Murary Eskaenazi (Lambda '56).
Box 40
Paperweight, 1980s
"The Campaing for Columbia" lucite paperweight. Text and crown are printed in blue.
Series VI: Textiles
This series contains fabric items and is divided into 4 sub-series: Apparel; Beanies and Caps; Flags, Banners, Bags and Pennants; Ribbons, Patches, Sashes and Fabric. Textiles include t-shirts, freshman beanies, reunion and class ribbons, and armbands. Additional textile materials can be found in Academic Costumes and Textiles Collection (UA#0102).
Sub-Series VI.1: Apparel
Box 30
Armband: Columbia University Auxiliary Corps, 1941-1945
White fabric with "CU Auxiliary Corps" and crown. World War II era.
Box 18
Armband: Class of 1899
(8) blue felt arm bands with "1899" on them.
Box 18
Headband: Class of 1899
(10) blue felt head bands with "1899" on them.
Box 36
Academic Hood, undated
Black hood with royal blue border. Interior of hood is light blue and white chevron.
Box 36
Academic Gown, undated
Black doctoral gown with royal blue front panels and stripes on sleeves. Size: 5'6" - 5'8"
Box 18
Baby Bib, 1720s
Stitched to display board. Bib made by Charity floyd Johnson, wife of Samuel Johnson, for her eldest son, William Samuel Johnson, in 1727/8. Gift of Mr. Beverley Robinson 1969.
Box 18
Brocade Gown piece, 1700s
piece of brocade gown worn by Charity Floyd Johnson
Box 18
Fleece Scarf, undated
Light blue and dark blue fleece scarf with "Columbia Alumni Association" embroidered on the light blue end of scarf.
Box 35
Jacket, undated
Felt jacket with vertical dark blue, light blue and ivory stripes. Found with canvas pants.
Box 35
Pants, undated
Ivory colored canvas pants with buttons. Found with blue and ivory striped, felt jacket.
Box 18
Shirt, 1900
Gray shirt with white trim, "1900" on front pocket.
Box 18
Sashes, 1900
(2) felt sashes found with gray shirt with "1900" on front pocket.
Box 18
Athletic Jersey, undated
Jersey is sleeveless with blue and white alternating stripes. Belonged to Sidney C. Hildburgh
Box 18
Athletic Socks, undated
Black socks which belonged to Sidney C. Hildburgh and were with the striped athletic jersey.
T-Shirts
Box 35
King's Crown Shakespeare Troupe - Richard III Production, 2005
Graphic printed on front: "KCST" Graphic printed on back: "Richard III, April 27, 28, 29, Low Plaza, free of charge"
Box 35
Spectator "We Win!", 1988
White shirt with reproduced front page of Spectator (Monday, October 10, 1988): "We Win!"
Box 35
Greek Week, 1996
White shirt with blue text. R: Columbia University Greek Week '96. V: Alma Mater surrounded by Greek letters of the various CU fraternities and 3 advertisements (GoinGreek; The West End; and The Princeton Review).
Box 35
AIDS Memorial Quilt, 1995
White shirt with purple text. R: AIDS Memorial Quilt, New York, Columbia University, April 22nd. "Thus weave for us a garment of brightness." V: AIDS Memorial Quilt New York *** May the war be the white light of morning, May the weft be the red light of evening, May the fringes be the falling rain, May the border be the standing rainbow, Thus weave for us a garment of brightness. *** Columbia University, April 22, 1995. The Names Project: AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Box 35
Columbia Libraries Information Online, 1988
Royal blue shirt with white letters (2 shirts). R: Columbia crown, "Columbia Libraries Information Online. V: "Press (ENTER) to Begin."
Box 35
Columbia University Employee Wellness Day, 1995
Navy blue shirt with yellow text. R: "To Your Health!" (phrase is repeated in 22 different foreign languages). V: "Columbia University Employee Wellness Day, 1995."
Box 35
Columbia College Charter Bientennial, 1987
Light blue shirt with white text. R: circular seal: "Columbia College 1787-1987, Charter Bicentennial. Founded in 1754." In the center of the circle is an image of the Park Place campus.
Box 35
Columbia Band, 1980s
White t-shirt with blue color. Breast pocket area has image printed in light and dark blue: "The Columbia Band. The Cleverst In The World" over a globe shaped-design, ca. 1980s
Box 36
Voting Week, 2010s
Grey t-shirt with "Voting Week. Voting Week" in white letters. No date but ca. 2010s.
Box 36
Voting Week, 2015
Light blue t-shirt that says "Columbia Voting Week 2015" and pictures of ballot boxes on the front and sponsors noted on the back along with a web address.
Box 36
Voting Week, 2014
White t-shirt that says Columbia Voting Week 2014. Columbia Political Uniion, Columbia College and School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Box 36
Orientation, 2016
Fuschia colored t-shirt. Front says "NSOP Outloud 2016" and the back says "Orientation Leader"
Box 36
Mole Day - Deantini Day, 2014
Light blue t-shirt. Front says "Columbia University. Happy Mole Day 10-23-14" with an images of a man. The Back says "Happy Deantini Day 2-21-14" with image of CC Dean James Valentini
Box 36
Center for the Study of Science and Religion, 1999-2000
Grey t-shirt: "Center for the Study of Science and Religion, Columbia Univesrity" with medieval type drawing in the middle.
Sub-Series VI.2: Beanies and Caps
Box 62
Crew Team Caps, 1913
(2) caps. One navy blue hat with embroidered two crossed oars over a "C". One white cap with embroidered crossed oars over "1913"
Box 62
Crew Team Cap, 1903
(1) white cap with embroidered crossed oars over "1903". Belonged to H. Weekes, per name inside cap.
Freshman Beanies
Box 62
Class of 1900
White beanie with light blue "1900" stitched on it.
Box 62
Class of 1917
Black freshman beanie with white button. Includes letter of donation from Charles G. Proffitt, Associate Director of Columbia University Press, February 23, 1940.
Box 62
Class of 1925
Navy Blue freshman beanie. Class year is written on the top button of the cap.
Box 62
Class of 1932
Navy blue felt cap with white button top. Belonged to Harold L. Luxemburg (1912-1990) . Donated by his daughter Leslie Luxemburg November 2018.
Box 62
Class of 1953
Light blue cap with white "53" stitched onto the front. Belonged to Robert E. Schmitz.
Box 62
Class of 1981
(2) powder blue freshman beanies with white "1981" stitched on them.
Box 62
Class of 1987
(1) powder blue freshman beanie with white "87" stitched on it.
Box 62
Class of 1991
(1) powder blue freshman beanie with white "91" stitched on it.
SEAS First Year Beanies
Box 62
Class of 2013
(2) Navy and light blue freshman beanies with "Columbia Engineering The Class of 2013" and SEAS logo stitched on the front.
Box 62
Class of 2014
(4) Light blue and white first-year beanies with "Columbia Engineering Class of 2014" and Engineering School logo stitched on the front. Also two copies of the related brochure.
Box 62
Class of 2017
(2) blue and white freshman beanie with "Columbia Engineering Class of 2017" and Engineering School logo stitched on the front.
Box 62
Class of 2018
(2) royal blue and white freshman beanies with "Columbia Engineering Class of 2018" stitched on the front.
Box 62
Class of 2019
(2) navy and light blue freshman beanies with "Columbia Engineering The Class of 2019" and SEAS logo stitched on the front.
Sub-Series VI.3: Flags, Banners, Bags and Pennants
Banners
Box 18
Class of 1896
Silk Banner embroidered with "Columbia '96" .
Box 18
Society of the Early Eighties
Reddish linen fabric cut into a flag shap with paper letters spelling out " Mu Mu" glued onto it. Found in a box of Society of the Early Eighties materials.
Box 36
Class of 1909
(44) small linen squares with black silk screened design that encompasses the year "1909".
Box 30
1914 Crew Team
1914 Varsity Crew Team banner. Center "C" with writing on left and right. Left: "Varsity 1914 Crew- No. 1 Naumer, No. 2 Rothwell, No. 3 Williams, No. 4 Sanborn, No. 5 Pitt, No. 6 Bratton, No. 7 Hadsell-Capt., Stroke Macarthy." Right: "Won at Po'keepsie, June 26, '14. Coxy Wood, Coach Rice."
Box 18
Columbia College, 1949
Columbia College felt banner with "Columbia" and seal.
Accession 2004-033
Box 36
Hell No We Won't Go!, 1968
White bedsheet from Hartley Hall dormitory with blue painted letters. Carried in at least one anti-Vietnam demonstration on C.U. campus during April/May 1968. One corner is burned. Donated by Rick Headlee (1970 CC).
Box 91
The Inauguration of Minouche Shafik, 20th President of Columbia University, 2023 October 4
(2) fabric banners attached to wooden rods with gold colored plastic covers on the ends. Banner is blue with white writing and there is a Columbia crown above the words of the banner. 49" long, 34" wide.
Flags
Pennants
Tote Bags
Box 35
Columbia College Alumni Association, 2010s
Neutral color tote cotton bag with an abstract painting of a lion's head in blues and whites.
Box 35
Columbia Engineering for Humanity: Susatainable - Healthy - Secure - Connected - Creative, 2010s
Neutral color cotton tote bag with black writing.
Sub-Series VI.4: Ribbons, Patches, Sashes and Fabric
Box 30
Glee Club Patch and Graduation Award, 1960s
Blue Felt patch in shape of a shield with images of a crown, lion's head and music book around the white chevron. Small 10K gold crown with treble clef in middle of crown. Gift of Michael Garrett (CC 1966)
Box 30
Glee Club Reunion Laynard, 2010
Blue fabric with white writing and a metal clip at the end for a name tag. "Columbia University Glee Club Reunion 2010". Gift of Nicholas Rudd (CC 1964)
Box 30
Cigar Box Mat, 1910s-1920s
Purple, blue, red, gold and white with college seal in the middle. Ca. 1910-1929. Gift of Thomas S. Colahan.
Box 18
Embroidered Fabric, 1902
Fabric piece embroidered with "Hudson 1802"
Box 36
Fabric mat
Fabric mat with "Columbia" pennant and university seal on it, with decorative border. Donated by Will Csaplar.
Box 30
Felt "C", 1940s
Class of 1942 blue felt "C"
Box 18
Flower pattern fabric
Box 30
Leather Patch
Leather patch in Columbia blue with gold lettering. Says COLUMBIA with "C" in all four corners.
Box 90
Picnic Blankets , 2023 October 4
(2) blankets. Distributed to attendees sitting on South Lawn to watch "The Inauguration of Minouche Shafik, 20th President of Columbia University"
Ribbons
Box 30
Columbia/Egyptienne Luxury
Blue silk with orange and white embordiery of seal and white emroidered writing.
Box 30
Columbia College Centennial, 1787-1887
White and light blue silk ribbonwith college seal printed in dark blue and other writing in silver. Straight pin on back of ribbon to attach it to clothing.
Box 30
Society of the Early Eighties, 1900
Light blue ribbon with diagonal white stripts and hooks on ends. Accompanied by an enveloped addressed to Mr. James D. Linvingston of the Society of the Early Eighties. Label reads, "The Wick Adjustable Fancy Band, Phila. All Rights Reserved."
Box 30
Columbia University 150th Anniversary ribbon, 1754-1904
Box 30
Alumni Marshall, 1905-1906, 2 items
Box 30
Committee, 1906
White and light blue silk ribbon with gold/bronze colored writing. Straight pin on back.
Box 30
Class of 1884, 1914 June
30th Anniversary medallion, 1914 June 2, attached to ribbon. Ribbon is blue and white silk with a pin attached.
Box 30
Class of 1901 Decennial Reunion, 1911
Ribbon is light blue and white with gold lettering.
Box 30
Union Club of New York New Members, March 1925
The Union Club of New York New Members' Dinner, March 19, 1925. Riboon belonged to Alex. Mem. Welch 1916.
Sashes
Box 18
Class of 1891
Felt sash with white "1891" stitched on it.
Box 18
Class of 1898
Felt sash with cardboard inside the fabric.
Box 30
SEAS Linen Napkin
White linen napkin (slightly stained) with light blue embrodiery of School of Engineering symbol (cross hammers over crown)
Series VII: Wooden Objects
This series consists of items made primarily out of wood and is divided into 3 sub-series: General, Goodwood Cups, and Plaques.
Sub-Series VII.1 General
Box 74
Spectator editorial board ceremonial cane
Hardwood with silver bands. Engraved: "1921-22, Warren M. Squires, Wilfrid L. Blanchet; 1922-23, Floyd W. Taylor, Howard R. Meyer; 1923-24, Alfred D. Walling, Erwin D. Tuthill; 1924-25, Richmond B. Williams, George E. Humbert; 1925-26, Hugh J. Kelly, Samuel W. Lambeth; 1926-27, Clifford E. Nobes, Williams E. Petersen; 1927-28, David B.S. Millar Jr., Richard F. Meyer; 1928-29, Berton J. Delmhorst, Ian F. Fraser; 1929-30, George G. Banigan, Ernest D. Kosting; 1930-31, Randolph G. Phillips, Leslie D. Taggart; 1931-32, Reed Harris, Godfrey F. Kritzler; 1932-33, Arthur J. Lelyveld, Harry Carr Jr.; 1933-34, Arnold M. Beichman, William W. Golub; 1934-35, James A. Wechsler, Aaron T. Gerber."
Box 15
Cane Given to Morris W. Watkins (CC 1924) by Glee Club, 1924
Hardwood with gold band containing inscription "In appreciation, Morris W. Watkins, Columbia Glee Club 1924"
Box 30
Class of 1890 Cane Rush segment, 1886
Small section of cane from Cane Rush, won by class of 1890 in 1886.
Box 30
1902 College Class Stick, 1898
Red, white, and blue ribbon. Small segment of wood with metal around end engraved with "1902". Metal around wood engraved: "1902. G. C. Atkins 02C." Letter reads: "Ba[]d from 1902 College Class Stick - Used by proud freshmen only when winning Cane spree etc. from sophs. Presented by Geo. C. Atkins '02C. January 3/41." Letter of donation from Atkins accompanies this item.
Box 17
Yew Tree Segment
Plaque reads: "From one of the old yew trees which grew in the Hosack Botanical Garden from 1806 until removed in 1819 to the site now occupied by the South Court where they survived until 1916."
Box 17
Yew Tree Segment
Segment of wood, taken from a "Columbia Yew."
Box 29
Hammer Handle, 1921
Tag: "Nicholas Murray Butler. Hammer used to lay corner stone, Library at Rheims, July 4th, 1921."
Box 26
Cigar Box
wood cigar box that contained cuban cigars for the Columbia Univeresity Club
Box 22
Class Day Pipe, 1871
Paper Labels: "Class Day Pipe of '71. Used at Class Day exercises, 26 June 1871." "Presented to Columbiana 4 February 1930 by Robert Fulton Cutting, J. Herrick Henry, Benjamin F. Romaine, William H. Sage, Henry M. Smyth, Survivors of the Class."
Box 22
Class Day Pipe, 1874
Wooden pipe with ivy carvings, possibly used during Class Day exercises by Class of 1874
Box 14
Pipe Stem and Mouthpiece, 1874
The original stem and mouth piece of '74 Columbia College Class pipe.
Box 17
Wooden Box
Wooden with handle, containing balls and cubes. Top of box is broken.
Box 43
Painted Wooden Box, 1817
Painted with scene identified as Hamilton College along with a signature. In pencil inside of lid: "19 States 1817, E.A. Prentis, Columbia Mines, 1906." Contains a letter from Prentis to Nicholas Murray Butler, 1941, presenting his "Columbiana Collection."
Box 16
Medecine Chest, 1800s
Label reads: "Dr. John Torrey (1796-1873) A traveling medicine chest which belonged to Dr. John Torrey, M.D. 1818, Professor of Chemistry, 1827-1855, Trustee, who died without heirs, whereupon it became the possession of William Torrey Baird, Dr. Torrey's nephew. Presented to Columbia University by Margaret Baird Millar, March 1962."
Box 52
Knife Box, 1700s
Wooden knife box with metal trim and key. Plaque on box: Henry Cruger, Mayor of Bristol and Member of Parliament, 1774-1784, Reign of King George III. "Presented by Edmund A. Prentis, 1960." Henry Cruger was a student at King's College.
Box 53
Painted Wooden Box
Inside of box is lined with newspaper.
Box 65
Printer's Blocks
One box of printer's cuts or stamps to create stationery and other publications. University crown, lions, Alma Mater, Van Am memorial, Engineering hammers, Business School logos, address blocks, etc.
Box 61
Signature Ruler, 1970s
ruler used by Mary Marsh in the Office of the Registrar in the late 1970s to sign diplomas for the President.
Box 59
University Seal and Shield printing blocks/dies, 1900s
(19) assorted small wooden printing blocks and metal dies depicting the seal and shield of Columbia University
Box 29
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University Picture Cube, 1999
Puzzle cube with various photos related to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Images can be shifted around by moving the pieces of the cube around. Distributed for Lamont's 50th anniversary in 1999.
Box 29
Columbia University in the City of New York Picture Cube, 2004
Puzzle cube with various photos of Columbia University. Images can be shifted around by moving the pieces of the cube around. Distributed for the 250th Anniversary of Columbia University.
Sub-Series VII.2 Goodwood Cups
The Goodwood Cup became an annual award in 1864. It was presented each year to the most popular member of the Junior class. Fifteen of these cups were awarded before the prize fell prey to the manipulations of fraternity and class politicians. The Cup was given out for the last time in 1878.
Box 75
1864
Presented to Seymour van Nostrand, Class of 1865. Donated by C.R. van Nostrand.
Box 76
1865
Presented to William Bleecker Potter, Class of 1866 on June 16, 1865.
Box 86
1866
Presented to Nicholas Fish, Class of 1867 in June 1866.
Box 77
1868
Presented to Henry Cady Sturges, Class of 1869 on June 12, 1868.
Box 78
1869
Presented to George Starr Scofield, Class of 1870 on June 18, 1869.
Box 79
1871
Presented to Robert Arnold, Class of 1872, in 1871.
Box 80
1872
Presented to David Thomson, Class of 1873, in 1872.
Box 81
1873
Presented to Robert C. Cornell, Clas of 1874, in 1873. Inscribed on base: "To Robert C. Cornell, born Mar. 28, 1853, died Nov. 7, 1918, 23 years city magistrate in New York."
Box 82
1874
Presented to Chalmers Wood, Class of 1875, in 1874.
Box 83
1875
Presented to Robert Townsend, Class of 1876, on June 4, 1875.
Box 84
1876
Presented to Charles Montagu Ward, Class of 1877, in 1876. Cup has a greek inscription on it.
Box 85
1877
Presented to James W. Pryor, Class of 1878, on June 7, 1877.
Sub-Series VII.3 Plaques
Box 70
Memorial Plaque for James Green, 1918
In Memoriam James Green 1899 - 1918. A Student, Athlete and Friend who gave his life on the gridiron for Columbia. Donated by Mr. James Ritchey via Loree True in the Alumni Relations office.
Box 41
DeWitt Clinton Alumni Association plaque, 1940
Plaque with a picture of DeWitt Clinton and Columbia shield, mounted on stand. Inscribed: "DeWitt Clinton Alumni Ass'n plaque award, to honor conspicuous service, 1940, George Macy, '17."
Box 41
Plaque awarded to Frank S. Hogan, 1953
Inscribed: "The '24 award Columbia College presented to Frank S. Hogan for outstanding service, May 7, 1953." Plaque made by the International Bronze Tablet Company, Inc., New York, N.Y.
Box 45
Time-Life Award for Direct Mail Campaign of the Year, 1954
Inscribed: "The Time-Life award for the direct mail campaign of the year, American Alumni Council. Presented to Columbia University, 1954."
Series VIII: Models and Statuettes
This series contains a collection of models and statuettes depicting campus buildings and features as well as of one person, J. Howard van Amringe. Models of campus buildings and features include Low Library, Butler Library, Earl Hall, the sun dial, and Alma Mater. Models are made of metal, paper and/or plaster.
Models
Statuettes
Box 87
Alma Mater, 1977
Bronze. Restored by conservator August 2021.
Box 88
Alma Mater, undated
Plaster maquette. Base chipped. Restored by conservator August 2021.
Box 45
Hammerman, undated
Label, which has fallen off: "Thomas Egleston Associates, Edmund A. Prentis, Columbia University, School of Engineering and Applied Science."
Box 43
Lion, 1920s
Metal lion on a wooden base. On lion: "University Columbia" (sic); From note: "Gift of Cletus Thompson Palmer, 1323 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45208. ArtistL Carl Maithre, gift, July 8, 1984, made in early 1920s."
Box 33
J. Howard Van Amringe - Bust, undated
Brown painted plaster bust of J. Howard Van Amringe. Chipped in several places.
Box 34
J. Howard Van Amringe, undated
(2) caricature plaster statuettes
Series IX: Memorabilia
This series is a "catch all" for objects that defy categorization (made of multiple types of material) and for collected memoriabilia. Collected memoriabilia was not otherwise easy to categorize as it was originally foldered together and consists of different types of objects. Highlights of this series include an ear trumpet used by Columbia President F.A.P. Barnard, a chemistry set used by Harmon Cozzens (EM 1885), and the collected memorabilia from a 1939 visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Columbia University.
Box 43
Bookends, 1920s
Metal Lions and Crowns on Marble Base. "Gift of Cletus Thompson Palmer, 2855 Victoria Ave., Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208, artist: Carl Maithre, made in 1920s, gift given in July 1984."
Box 30
British Royal Visit, 1939
Memorabilia from the visit to Columbia of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Includes (2) cloth armbands, which served as radio and press passes and (2) commemorative pins with letter of donation from Edmund Astley Prentis.
Box 30
Calendar, 1911
Leather-bound calendar. Front cover has "Columbia" and an embossed lion's head. Inside pages contain photographs of campus life.
Box 18
Class of 1881, 1881
Small triangular white cardboardbox with "1881" embroidered on silk/sateen cover.
Box 30
Class of 1881 Reunion, 1916-1931
35th reunion armband, 40th reunion banner, 50th reunion metal badge with ribbon.
Box 30
Class of 1887, 1887
(3) Ribbons, 1787-1887. (2) Reunion programs. (1) School of Mines Class of 1887 pin donated by Mrs. Richard E. Linburn.
Box 30
Class of 1900 Reunion, undated
(2) small "1900" round pins, (1) felt armband, (1)felt sash, and (1) ribbon attached to a horizontal gold colored pin. Ribbon belonged to W.C. Meissner.
Box 30
Class of 1910, 1910
Red felt armband with "C'10." in black felt stitched onto it. Round paper ticket on a string for admittance to Alumni baseball game held on June 1, 1910 (Commencement Day).
Box 44
Ear Trumpet, 1800s
Belonged to President Frederick A.P. Barnard. "Charles C. Currier's conico-cylindrical conversation coil used by President Barnard."
Box 29
General Motors Corporation Intercollegiate Undergraduate Business Understanding Competition - plaque and prize winning treatise, 1981
1st place plaque to Columbia University. Copy of prize winning treatise - "Business and Government: A Case Study of the Broadcasting Industry" - written by Caesar J. Belbel, Don W. Joe, and Kennth H. Young (all CC 1981). Donated by their professor/advisor C. Anthony Broh in January 2023. Includes a summary of what this competition was written by Broh.
Box 50
Harmon Cozzens (EM 1885) Chemistry Box, 1881-1885
Chemistry set used by Harmon Cozzens while a student in the School of Mines. Must wear gloves to handle this object.
Gift of Ann L. Qarles, February 2022
Box 31
Sidney C. Hildburgh, 1886-1900
Items belonging to Sidney C. Hildburgh (non-graduate, Engineering Class of 1900). Assorted felt letters and numbers. (2) Engineering Society Seals, (2) Columbia buttons, (1) circular stamp of wood and metal, (1) blue and white circulate metal button/pin with short ribbon attached.
Box 13
Horn Cups, 1700s
Set of eight cups. (5) large and (3) small cups. One has metal trim and shield, and another one has silver mounted with device of Crusader Kings of Jerusalem.
Box 42
Inkwell, undated
Crystal and silver. Seal on lid? (worn/faded). No mark seen.
Box 45
Inkwell, 1941
Stone. Engraved: "This stone came from Houses of Parliament, 1941." Label: "This inkwell is made from a stone from the bombed portion of the Houses of parliament in London. It was presented to Butler by his friend Baron Queenborough in May 1946."
Box 25
Pen and Ink Set, 1700s
Crystal, silver, and wood ink set. "Dr. Samuel Johnson's Pen and Ink Stand, Damaged in the fire of 1942."
Box 29
Pens in a Wooden Box, 1939 June 10
Pems uses by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at their visit to Columbia University.
Box 22
Pistol, 1700s
Said to have been taken by the seconds to the Hamilton-Burr duel, July 11, 1804. Smooth-bore flintlock dueling pistol. Mark: "Reddell, London." Inventory: "Presented by Ward Melville, 1960."
Box 22
Powder Horn, ca. 1680-1740
American, with incised topographical layout of a fortification.
Box 25
Quill Pens, undated
Box 14
Rope, 1900-1901
Tug-of-War trophy presented to A. D. Brittinghaus, 1901.
Box 14
Rope, 1901-1902
Tug-of-War trophy presented to A.D. Brittinghaus, 1901.
Item 61
Slide Rule, undated
Belonged to James Furman Kemp. Presented to Columbiana on 14 May 1953.
Box 30
Wallet, 1907
Leather wallet with "Columbia 1907" stamped on it.
Series X: Trustees Collection
This series consists of objects maintained by the Trustees and includes silverware and serving pieces used by the University over the years.
Item TV
Bowl, undated
Silver colored. Irregular shape.
Item TV
Bowls, undated
(2) silver colored bowls. Etched on bottom: (bowl 1) 1570 9 (bowl 2) 1570 10.
Item TV
Chalice and Paten in box, 1890s
Chalice engraving: "Floyd Appleton in mem promotionas ad grad Phd et decen ordinat dd, Susana Maria Smalley." Paten engraving: "In memorium Annie V. Mercer Paris, 1897, in pace" and "capella es Pauli Columbia, Columbiae Universitatus, chapel of St. Paul, Columbia." and "Apud te est fons vitae." Chalice: gold with 9 stones. Mark: "Whiting MFG 60, 14 KT." Box: "Whiting Co., Sterling Silver, B'way and 19th St., New York, NY."
Item TV
Cup, 1924
Cup is a trophy with separate wooden base. (Side 1) Engraved: "William A. Meikleham, 1891, Referee of Harvard-Yale Boat Races, 1924." (Side 2) Engraved: "From his friends Yale and Harvard Rowing Men." (Side 1) Shield: open book with Hebrew writing surrounded by "Lux et veritas" and "Sigill Coll Yalen Nov Port Nov Angl." (Side 2) Shield: VE RI TAS surrounded by "Christo et Ecclesiae" and "Sigillum Academiae Harvardinae in Nov Ang"
Box TV-C
Coffee Pot, undated
Engraved: "JCS"; Pot is scalloped. Hinged top with flower. Handle has rings of ivory/bone at top and bottom. Mark: "Ballblack and Co., 950/1000, Ballblack and Co., G&B"
Box TV-C
Creamer, undated
Silver. Engraved: "SAL 1863" on side. Ribbed waves on handles. Mark: "Tiffany and Co., 788, Quality, 925-1000, 8844" and etched on bottom, "371."
Box TV-C
Epergne, undated
Base only with chain and hinge. No hallmark visible.
Box TV-C
Epergne, 1758
Epergne engraved: "This King's College Epergne was made in London in 1758 by William Cripps." Epergne has four hallmarks. Footed support is ornate with no visible hallmark.
Box TV-C
Jug, undated
silver lidded with two handles. Mark: "Tiffany and Co. 788 Quality 925-1000 M 8844" and "FAS 1863."
Box TV-C
Plates for candles, undated
Silver. (4) plates and (4) candles. (2) hallmarks visible on plates.
Box TV-C
Silverware: 12 table knives, 1800s
Design: arm holding scimitar. Mark: "Paris." White box: "Robert H. Elias Jeweler, Jewelry, Silverware and Diamonds, 9 Maiden Lane, New York."
Box TV-C
Silverware: 36 forks and spoons, 1800s
(12) big forks, (12) little forks, and (12) spoons. Design: mailed arm, bent at elbow, holding a dagger. Mark: "M Tiffany & Co., Sterling, Pat. 1870"
Item TV
Table Cloths, undated
Label: "Box of cloths. Belong to Columbia Ladies' tea organization."
Box TV-C
Tea pot, 1861
Engraved: "John C. Smith, presented by Green Woods Co., 1861." Hinged handle on top with rings of ivory/bone at both ends. Scalloped bottom/pot. Hinged top with flower. Mark: "Ballblack and Co., 950/1000, EG&B"
Box TV-C
Tea pot, undated
Silver with beadwork on spout and ribbed waves on handle. Mark: "Tiffany and Co., 788 English Sterling 923-1000 8 844 550 Broadway
Item TV
Tray, undated
Silver with filigree edge in high relief. Front: shield with lion rampant and 3 sheaves of wheat. Back: 5 hallmarks