University Artifacts collection, 1750s-2020s, bulk 1880s-1990s

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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 24 Floral Decorated Porcelain

Bleeding bowl?


Box 24 Ivy delft punch bowl, circa 1705



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

Brass.



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?

"Barnard 99 - 100."


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 41 Eisenhower Presidential campaign button, 1952

"I Like IKE"



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 27 Basin

1870 Russian Samovar engraved: "Presented to the students of Columbia College by Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, February 15, 1961.". Used by the Women's Faculty Club.



Box 28 Top



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 47 Engaved with Columbia Shield


Box 47 Never Engraved



Box 41 Twenty-Five Year Club, 1954

Engraved: "Columbia University, Twenty-five Year Club, 1954," with Columbia Shield.; Label: "Awarded to Richard Herpers, 1954." Mark: "Sterling '74."



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

Print is framed.



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



Box 18 Columbia

Triangular shaped flag. Belonged to Sidney C. Hildburgh.



Box 36 Bicentennial, 1976

76 in red white and blue stars and stripes, blue background. "Official Bicentennial Site". Flag once belonged to C.U. Security Office.



Box 47 "Columbia"

Miniature Columbia flag with crown image on plastic "flag pole."



Box 36 Sigillum - Collegi - Columbiae Nov Ebraci

Light blue felt flag with painted image of lion in a CU seal. Donated 2017 September 29 by Mr. Lyle Manley.


Pennants



Box 30 Columbia

Light blue felt pennant with Columbia seal and "COLUMBIA" on it.



Box 18 Class of 1878

(2) felt pennants with large "78" on them.



Box 30 Columbia, 1940s-1950s

Columbia blue, felt pennant with image of university seal (in cream colored felt) and COLUMBIA spelled on the flag. Has two cream colored "tails" at the base of the pennant.



Box 35 Columbia College Alumni Association

light blue pennant


Box 35 Columbia / Engineering. The Fu Foundation of Engineering and Applied Science

light blue pennant


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



Box 54 Butler Library, undated

Model by Scott M. Stengel. Gift of the Class of 1982.



Box 9 Earl Hall, undated

Model made by Scott M. Stengel. Gift of the Class of 1982



Box 47 Earl Hall Cupola, undated

Cupola broken (?) off of plaster Earl Hall model. Model location unknown.



Box 8 Low Memorial Library, undated

Model made by Scott M. Stengel. Gift of the Class of 1982.



Box 13 Sun Dial, undated

Presented by the class of 1885 Columbia College on their twenty-fifth anniversary, June 1, 1910. "Horam Expecta Veniet." Original sundial located adjacent to College Walk. The original sphere was removed in the 1946.

C00.1457


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

(3) quill pens



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