Physical Artifacts Collection
SC 218

 

Summary Information

Repository
McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
Title
Physical Artifacts Collection
ID
SC 218
Date [inclusive]
1915-2021
Extent
6.0 Linear feet
Physical Description
Contains banners, advertising items, clothing, and other physical items.
Location
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1.
Language
English
Abstract
Contains various physical artifacts representing Radford University's history.

Preferred Citation

Physical Artifacts Collection, Special Collections, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA.

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SCOPE AND CONTENTS

This eclectic collection is made up of both found and donated items and includes personal clothing worn by students, advertising and fundraising objects, and items reflecting the social lives of students at Radford State Normal School, Radford State Teachers College, Radford College, and now Radford University.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections

McConnell Library
PO Box 6881
Radford, Virginia
540-831-5692
archives@radford.edu

Restrictions to Access

An appointment for research is required. Collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Accruals

Additional accruals are expected.

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Collection Inventory

Box 1. Graduation Dress worn in 1915 by Bernice Odell Phillips Dailey

Box 2. School Girl Days: a Memory Book belonging to Anna May Tickle. 1919; 2 Unidentified Photographs (presumably Anna May Tickle); Class Ring (Donated by David Blevins).

Box 3. Commemorative Plates showing Founders Hall (2); Alumni Association Plate Commissioned by Iron Furnace Industries; RU Scarf; Radford University Pennants (2).

Box 4. Pocahontas Home Fund Donation Pledge Cards (1920s)

Box 5. Radford College Ashtray; Radford College Paperweight; Radford College Money Clip.

Box 6. Graduation Robe Hood (in original colors of purple and gold.

Box 7. Dance Cards, Grapurchats, Newspaper Clippings from the late 1940s-early 1950s.

Box 8. Brick from Founders Hall; Photographs of Reception following removal of Founders Hall.

Box 9. Flag of Puerto Rico.

Box 10. Radford College Honor Society Certificates; Radford College Honors Convocation Program (April 30, 1969); Candles, Ribbons, and Candle Holders.

Box 11. Radford College Caps (1 modern, 1 vintage); 2 Ladies Hats.

Box 12. Radford University Banner.

Box 13. Badges (student made buttons). 1996.

Box 14. College of Global Studies Banners (2).

Box 15. Radford University Mugs (2); Radford University Crystal Paperweight with the Investing in Lives Fundraising logo; Brass Keyring; Plastic Cups with Radford University Logo; RU Printing Plates.

Box 16. Highlander Hotel Groundbreaking Ceremony Souvenir; Highlander Hotel Groundbreaking Ceremony Paperweight; Invitation to Highlander Hotel Groundbreaking; Invitation to naming of Hemphill Hall.

Box 17. Dance Cards, Programs, Grapurchat Issues, Alpha Sigma Alpha Hat (1951).

Box 18. Radford College Ashtray; Radford College Highlanders Metal Sign; Zeta Tau Alpha Dinner Dance Glass (1981).

Box 19. Trophy. Annual Freshman-Sophomore Debate. Winners listed 1931-1940; Trophy. Grapurchat Best Class B Newspaper 1920-30.

Box 20. Trophy. Degrees awarded; Trophy. Pocahontas and Ingles Competition 1914-1929.

Box 21. Red Velvet- origin or purpose unknown.

Box 22.Handwoven Homespun Blanket (origin unknown).

Box 23.Handwoven Homespun Blanket (origin unknown).

Box 24.Handwoven Homespun Blanket (origin unknown).

Box 25.Handwoven Homespun Blanket (origin unknown).

Box 26. Handwoven Blanket by a McConnell Family Member.

Box 27. Raised Seal Embossers. 5 raised seal embossers, two of which are Radford College beehive logos, one of which is Radford College Woman's Division of VPI beehive logo, one of which is a Radford College Library stamp, and one Radford Iron Company Incorporated stamp. Also in box, 1 library date stamp.

Box 28.Radford University Carillion items. Roanoke Memorial Sweatshirt, ice bucket, Christmas Cards, glass plate, Christmas Cards, photos and background information of donor (Peggy Richardson).

Box 29 . Printing Plates from mostly 1954 Beehive yearbook.

Box 30.Printing Plates from mostly 1954 Beehive yearbook.

Box 31.Printing Plates from mostly 1954 Beehive yearbook.

Box 32. American Flag flown over US Capitol on March 10, 2010 to honor Radford University's 100 years of exemplary educational tradition in Virginia. Card Catalog cards (as an example of how things were before computers).