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 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.