McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
Historic Garments & Memorabilia Collection
RU 8.3
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Historic Garments & Memorabilia
- ID
- RU 8.3
- Date [inclusive]
- 1913-1970
- Extent
- 12.0 Linear feet
- Physical Description
- Items are wrapped in tissue paper and packed in archival boxes. Identifying documentation and labels are enclosed with the items. All descriptions and documentation was derived from the enclosed documents.
- Location
- Located in locked compact shelving, level 1, shelf 21-I
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Historic Garments and Memorabilia Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA.
Scope and Contents Note
This collection contains garments from the earliest years of Radford College, including clothing associated with the Pocahontas student literary society and clothing from M'Ledge Moffett. It also includes a Highland Band uniform and RU athletics memorabilia from the 1970s.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
McConnell LibraryPO Box 6881
Radford, Virginia
540-831-5692
archives@radford.edu
Restrictions to Access
An appointment for research is required. The collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.
Custodial History
Contains materials donated by various alumni and faculty.
Accruals note
No additional accruals are expected.
Processing Information
Processed by Dave Atkins, finding aid by Gene Hyde, January 2013.
Collection Inventory
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Box 1 |
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Item 1: Bronzed shoes donated by Ms. Virginia Arnold in 1970 |
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Item 2: Sterling silver plate belonging to President Donald Dedmon |
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Item 3: Home Economics shower cap belonging to Erica Shelborne, c. 1918 |
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Item 4: Home Economics uniform skirt belonging to Erica Shelborne, c. 1918 |
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Item 5: Home Economics uniform bag belonging to Erica Shelborne, c. 1918 |
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Item 6: Dress worn by M'Ledge Moffett at the first commencement in 1913 |
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Box 2 (items possibly belonged to Clara Carner) |
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Item 1: Reproduction of Native American moccasins, c. 1890 |
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Item 2: Reproduction of Native American costume/dress, c. 1890 |
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Item 3: Pair of white slippers/shoes, c. 1890 |
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Item 4: Pair of socks presented to to Clara Carner by her father, Dr. J.P. Hill, knitted by Mrs. C. W. Snavely, c. 1890 |
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Item 5: Pair of white leather gloves, c. 1890 |
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Item 6: White embroidered dress, c. 1890 |
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Item 7: Yellow silk underdress, part 1 of 3 piece outfit, c. 1890 |
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Item 8: Floral transparent silk dress, part 2 of 3 piece outfit, c. 1890 |
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Item 9: Floral transparent dress, part 3 of 3 piece outfit, c. 1890 |
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Box 3 |
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Item 1: Black dress worn by Ruth Bricker Painter, c. 1927 |
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Item 2: Red dress worn by Ruth Bricker Painter, c. 1927 |
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Item 3: White underdress worn by Ruth Bricker Painter, c. 1927 |
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Item 4: Black bowtie hairband, 1927 |
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Item 5: Radford College sweatshirt |
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Item 6: Large black linen cloth |
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Item 7: Highlander Band kilt worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 8: Upper kilt wrap worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 9: Overcoat of Highlander Band Uniform Worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 10: Belt of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 11: Hat of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 12: Kilt pin of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 13: Belt plate of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 14: Chain and leather strap for Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson |
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Item 15: Highlander Band uniform instructions |
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Box 4 |
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Item 1: Radford athletics fleece blanket |
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Item 2: Radford University pewter bowl |
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Item 3: 2 RU Rage cups |
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Item 4: RU Rage water bottle |
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Item 5: RU Pen & Pencil set |
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Item 6: RU pewter tin, 1979 |
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Item 7: RU wooden paperweight |
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Item 8: 5 Dedmon Center keychains |
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Item 9: 5 RU lacrosse pins |
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Item 10: RU ID case 1979 |
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Item 11: Red RU T-shirt |
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Item 12: 3 blue Dedmon Center T-shirts |
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Item 13: Red RU Dedmon Center jacket |
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Item 14: Grey RU sweatshirt 1979 |
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