Guide to the Artifacts and Memorabilia Collection
, 1960-2020
Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu
Published in 2012
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Artifacts and Memorabilia |
| Date range: |
1960-2020 |
| Creator: |
University Archives |
| Extent: |
10 box(es)
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| Abstract: |
This collection contains approximately 100 items relating to Roger Williams University's history. |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Roger Williams University
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| Collection number: |
UA2012.01 |
Scope & content
This collection contains over 100 items including clothing; ceramics and glassware; pins, buttons, and medallions; and other material that document special events and University life. Highlights include p piece of rock from the campus groundbreaking in 1967 and items from the University's 50th anniversary celebraton in 2006.
Access Points
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into 4 series.
- 1. Early Artifacts: Roger Williams Junior College (RWJC)
- 2. Commemorative Items: Roger Williams College and University
- 3. Mugs and Glasses
- 4. Clothing
- 5. Miscellaneous Items
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. |
| Use of the materials: |
Researchers are advised that express written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection must be obtained from the University Library. Although Roger Williams University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Artifacts and Memorabilia, UA2012.01, Roger Williams University. |
| Contact information: |
Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
This artificial collection was brought together from a variety of sources donated by individuals and University departments. It continues to grow as additional items are received. |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by Heidi Benedict and Victoria Ramos. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Heidi Benedict
2012 March 30 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. Early Artifacts: Roger Williams Junior College (RWJC)
| Box 3, Item 1 |
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4 Beanies (blue and white)
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circa 1961 |
| Box 3, Item 2 |
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3 Binders (7x10 inches)
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circa 1961 |
Series 2. Commemorative Items: Roger Williams College and University
Subseries 1. Roger Williams College (RWC)
| Box 1, Item 1 |
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10 pins
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n.d. |
| Box 1, Item 2 |
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1 President’s Medallion Club, Bronze Medallion Award
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1990 |
| Box 1, Item 3 |
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1 patch
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n.d. |
| Box 1, Item 4 |
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2 decals
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n.d. |
| Box 1, Item 5 |
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2 medallions
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n.d. |
| Box 7, Item 1 |
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3 pewter plates
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circa 1970 |
| Box 7, Item 2 |
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1 paperweight
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circa 1970 |
Subseries 2. Roger Williams University: 50th Anniversary items
| Box 2, Item 1 |
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9 commencement stoles
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 2 |
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2 snowflake ornaments
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 3 |
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5 "50 Years Hawks" lapel pins
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 4 |
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2 luggage tags
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 5 |
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5 50mm bronze medallions
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 6 |
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1 mug (blue)
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 7 |
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1 glass platter (shelved separately)
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2006 |
Subseries 3. Roger Williams University: Inauguration of Roy J. Nirschel
| Box 2, Item 1 |
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1 medallion celebrating the leadership of President Roy J. Nirschel
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 2 |
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2 pens
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 3 |
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4 bookmarks
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2006 |
| Box 2, Item 4 |
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1 coin/medallion
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2006 |
Subseries 4. Waterfire and the 20th Anniversary of the Law School
| Box 10, Item 1 |
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Buttons
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n.d. |
| Box 10, Item 2 |
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Wristbands
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n.d. |
| Box 10, Item 3 |
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2 RWU Alex and Ani bracelets
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n.d. |
| Box 10, Item 5 |
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Promotional material
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n.d. |
| Box 10, Item 6 |
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2 toy gliders
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n.d. |
Subseries 5. Roger Williams University: Miscellaneous Items
| Box 8, Item 1 |
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1 ornament for RWU's celebration of 350 years of RI Colonial Charter
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2013 |
| Box 8, Item 2 |
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3 "I heart RWU" wristbands with thank you tag (from Founder's Day)
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2011 |
| Box 8, Item 3 |
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2 RWU Hawk Society pins
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n.d. |
Series 3. Mugs and Glasses
| Box 5, Item 1 |
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2 RWC Commencement Ball Champagne flutes
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1990 |
| Box 5, Item 2 |
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RWC Winter Weekend Champagne coupe
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1969 |
| Box 5, Item 3 |
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3 RWC Library Ceramic mugs, no date
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undated |
| Box 5, Item 4 |
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1 High House Society mug
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n.d. |
| Box 6, Item 5 |
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4 RWU mugs
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n.d. |
Series 4. Clothing
| Box 4, Item 1 |
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6 RWC t shirts (from orientation and cedar)
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n.d. |
| Box 4, Item 2 |
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1 RWC sweatshirt
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n.d. |
| Box 4, Item 3 |
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1 RWU tie
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n.d. |
Series 5. Miscellaneous Items
| Box 8, Item 1 |
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1 RWU residence life and housing velcro wallet
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 2 |
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1 RWU campus ministry notepad
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 3 |
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1 RWU "educating with pride" keychain
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 4 |
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1 RWU "#1" keychain (hot pink)
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 5 |
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1 RWU magnet from Homecoming
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2009 |
| Box 8, Item 6 |
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1 RWU magnet from RWU's 2nd annual spirit week
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 7 |
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1 RWU pen
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 8 |
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1 graduation cap tassel
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2006 |
| Box 8, Item 9 |
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1 RWU library endowed book-fund metal bookmark
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 10 |
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1 RWU Hawks Society leather bookmark (navy blue)
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 11 |
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3 RWC School of Business bookmarks
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 12 |
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2 RWU Alumni sticky note pads
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 13 |
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2 RWU pocket planners
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 14 |
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1 RWC Medallion Club (silver)
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 15 |
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1 RWU Honors Program medallion
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n.d. |
| Box 8, Item 16 |
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4 RWU campus campaign pins
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2013-2014 |
| Box 8, Item 17 |
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1 RWU pin
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n.d. |
| Box 9, Item 1 |
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1 RWU Ocean State International Wrestling Festival Tumbler (blue)
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n.d. |
| Box 9, Item 2 |
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1 RWU Eco-Reps water bottle (transparent blue)
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n.d. |
| Box 9, Item 3 |
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1 RWU Student Senate tumbler (blue)
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1993-1994 |
| Box 9, Item 4 |
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1 RWU Student Senate tumbler (yellow)
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1996-1997 |
| Box 9, Item 5 |
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1 RWU Senate super sundae tumbler (yellow)
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1988-1989 |
| Box 9, Item 6 |
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1 RWU North Campus Residence Hall grand opening tumbler (white)
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2009 |
| Box 9, Item 7 |
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1 RWU Department of Student Life tumbler with lid (white)
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n.d. |
| Box 9, Item 8 |
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1 RWU bookmark
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n.d. |
| Box 9, Item 10 |
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RWC/RWU miscellaneous buttons
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n.d. |
| Box 9, Item 11 |
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1 RWU gift bag from Scholarship Tournament (with older book over water logo)
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n.d. |
| Box 9, Item |
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1 Foam finger (RWU)
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n.d. |