Historic Garments and Memorabilia Collection


RU 8.3

 

Summary Information

Repository
McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
Title
Historic Garments and Memorabilia Collection
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.
Language
English

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Historic Garments and Memorabilia Collection, Radford University Archives, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA.

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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. It also includes Dean of Students, Frances 'Bonnie' Hurlburt academic regalia, class of 1958.

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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

 

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Collection Inventory

Box 1:

Item 1: Bronzed shoes donated by Ms. Virginia Arnold in 1970

Item 2: Sterling silver plate belonging to President Donald Dedmon

Item 3: Home Economics shower cap belonging to Erica Shelborne, c. 1918

Item 4: Home Economics uniform skirt belonging to Erica Shelborne, c. 1918

Item 5: Home Economics uniform bag belonging to Erica Shelborne, c. 1918

Item 6: Dress worn by M'Ledge Moffett at the first commencement in 1913

Box 2 (items possibly belonged to Clara Carner)

Item 1: Reproduction of Native American moccasins, c. 1890

Item 2: Reproduction of Native American costume/dress, c. 1890

Item 3: Pair of white slippers/shoes, c. 1890

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

Item 5: Pair of white leather gloves, c. 1890

Item 6: White embroidered dress, c. 1890

Item 7: Yellow silk underdress, part 1 of 3 piece outfit, c. 1890

Item 8: Floral transparent silk dress, part 2 of 3 piece outfit, c. 1890

Item 9: Floral transparent dress, part 3 of 3 piece outfit, c. 1890

Box 3

Item 1: Black dress worn by Ruth Bricker Painter, c. 1927

Item 2: Red dress worn by Ruth Bricker Painter, c. 1927

Item 3: White underdress worn by Ruth Bricker Painter, c. 1927

Item 4: Black bowtie hairband, 1927

Item 5: Radford College sweatshirt

Item 6: Large black linen cloth

Item 7: Highlander Band kilt worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 8: Upper kilt wrap worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 9: Overcoat of Highlander Band Uniform Worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 10: Belt of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 11: Hat of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 12: Kilt pin of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 13: Belt plate of Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 14: Chain and leather strap for Highlander Band uniform worn by H. Caroline Robinson

Item 15: Highlander Band uniform instructions

Box 4

Item 1: Radford athletics fleece blanket

Item 2: Radford University pewter bowl

Item 3: 2 RU Rage cups

Item 4: RU Rage water bottle

Item 5: RU Pen and Pencil set

Item 6: RU pewter tin, 1979

Item 7: RU wooden paperweight

Item 8: 5 Dedmon Center keychains

Item 9: 5 RU lacrosse pins

Item 10: RU ID case 1979

Item 11: Red RU T-shirt

Item 12: 3 blue Dedmon Center T-shirts

Item 13: Red RU Dedmon Center jacket

Item 14: Grey RU sweatshirt 1979

Box 5

Item 1: Dean of Students, Frances 'Bonnie' Hurlburt class of 1958 academic regalia