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

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Series V: Plastic Objects

This series contains objects made from plastic include key chains, paperweights, and commemorative mugs.



Box 95 Blow up Hammer, 2015

Deflated plastic "hammer" used by engineering students at Commencement ceremony. Insignia of School of Engineering and "Columbia | Engineeing Class of 2015". Red with silver accents.



Box 30 Collapsible Frisbee, 2010s

Blue frisbee with white printing: "Alternative Break Program: www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/engagement/abp" Image of globe with "ABP" on top of it surrounded by the words "Activism/ Direct Service / Engaged Scholaship / Political Participation / Financial Stewardship"



Box 95 Foldable bag, 2024

Royal blue re-usable bag that folds up. "Columbia University Libraries; libraries.columbia.edu"



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 30 Key Chain

Royal blue with white writing and an image of owl. "School of General Studies Columbia University"



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 30 Magnet, 2021

Round magnet in blue and white. Blue writing on white background on edge: "Columbia Community Service - 75 Years of Giving" and "75" in white in center on blue background.



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 14 Music Box

In shape of football. Blue and white "laces" and a small shield that says "COLUMBIA" with a seal under name of school. Plays a school song, seems to be "Roar Lion Roar"



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 Campaign for Columbia" lucite paperweight. Text and crown are printed in blue.



Box 95 Paperweight, undated

Lucite block that sayd "Columbia College - Member - John Jay Associates" with crown above writing. Crown and "member" are in gold and rest is in blue. Comes with a note that says "In grateful appreciation for your contribution as a John Jay Associate of Columbia College".



Box 30 Stickers, 2024

Stickers for all the different libraries on campus: Butler, Uris, Lehman, Music and Arts, Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Starr East Asian, Social Work, Burke at UTS, and Avery.



Box 95 Sunglasses, 2020s

Light blue fromes that say "Columbia College Alumni" on them


Box 95 Sunglasses, 2010s

Royal blue frames that say "Columbia University in the City of New York" and "Let me CU Roar!"


Box 95 Water Bottle, 2024

Black bottle with white cap. "Bacchanal 2024: Columbia University - Low Steps"