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Guide to the Bates College artifact collection, 1860s-2005, n.d.


Scope and Content Note

Organization and Arrangement

Restrictions

Index Terms

Related Material

Administrative Information

Series Description

Banners/pennants, 1882- ca. 1970s

Clothing and other textiles, ca. 1910s-1980s

Medals, 1955-1989, n.d.

Trophies, ca. 1865-1971, n.d.

Plaques, 1885-1983, n.d.

Pins, ca. 1900-1970

Photographic equipment, undated

Printing plates and blocks, 1930s, n.d.

Scientific equipment, undated

Canes and class batons, 1878-2004

Miscellany, 1860s-2005

Art, ca. 1863, 1917, n.d.

Collection Summary

Title Bates College artifact collection
Creator Bates College (Lewiston, Me.)
Dates 1860s-2005, n.d.
Extent 294 items
Collection ID MC098
Abstract Artifacts associated with Bates College, its faculty and students, and its programs.
Repository Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College

Scope and Content Note

The collection is comprised of artifacts associated with Bates College, its faculty and students, and its programs. There is a broad range of material, including banners and pennants, clothing, pins, plaques, trophies, scientific and photographic equipment, canes and other processional items, gavels, and trowels.

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Organization and Arrangement

The collection is divided into eleven series based upon format.

Within a series, items are listed in alphabetical order by title.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

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Related Material

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Index Terms

These records are indexed under the following headings in the Bates College Library catalog. Researchers wishing to find related materials should search the catalog under these index terms.



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Administrative Information

Acquisition and Custody Information

Received from various donors and collected by Archives staff. Accession No.: Various.

Preferred Citation

Bates College artifact collection, Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College.

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Series Description

MC098/01: Banners/pennants, 1882- ca. 1970s
ca. 50 items
Scope and Content Note
This series contains specific class banners and pennants, as well as a few general ones.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
2 098 Banner, class of 1882; gold banner with gold trim, 2 tassels and wooden handle; includes phrase "with our alma mater we celebrate 50 years of achievement."
2 106 Banner, class of 1896; (cutting from it) tan with "6" in white; belonged to Oliver Cutts, class of 1896.
2 093 Banner, class of 1899.
2 094 Banner, class of 1903.
2 105 Banner, class of 1905; green and garnet.
2 101 Banner, class of 1907; white and garnet with Bates seal and gold fringe.
2 102 Banner, class of 1908; garnet and gold.
2 110 Banner; garnet with ties and white "B."
2 111 Banner; garnet with white "B."
2 107 Banner; garnet trimmed in black with "Bates" in black at the top and Bates seal in center.
2 108 Banner; garnet with ties and white "B;" belonged to Annie Merrill Hayes, class of 1902.
2 091 Banner, garnet with white "96."
2 095 Banner, garnet; listing classes awarded the Alumni Council trophy for best Alumni Day stunt.
2 090 Banner, garnet with 5 bobcats wearing sweaters spelling out "Bates."
2 097 Banner holder, wooden.
2 104 Banner, white vinyl with a single gold star.
box item
8 053 Banner; 100th anniversary of Bates as government document depository.
box item
1 270 Banner; 5 individual garnet pennants sewn to a white strip of material; each small pennant has a white letter spelling "Bates;" owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
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2 109 Cloth; garnet with white Bates seal.
2 092 Cloth numbers,white; in envelope.
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15 247 Felt numerals "1971." Garnet and white; donated by Thomas Vining, class of 1971.
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2 096 Flag, with Bates seal and gold trim.
2 103 Flag, Chinese; presented to Chase Hall by Wayne C. Jordan, class of 1906.
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3 049 Flag, service; from World War I.
3 052 Flag, service; from World War II.
3 050 Gold stars (21); made of cloth and used on service flags.
3 051 List of 25 men killed in action in World War II.
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1 081 Pennant, class of 1911; owned by Rita Cox Downing, class of 1911.
1 082 Pennant, class of 1914; blue with garnet "B."
1 080 Pennant, class of 1915; garnet and white.
1 079 Pennant, class of 1917; garnet and white.
1 078 Pennant, class of 1925; garnet and white; belonged to Helen Stuber and donated by Lois Stuber Spitzer.
1 077 Pennant, class of 1927; garnet and white; belonged to Frederic Irish and gift of his grandson, David Irish.
1 084 Pennant, class of 1933, with Bates seal; given by Verna Kirby, class of 1934, whose husband was Vincent Kirby, class of 1933.
1 083 Pennant, class of 1933.
1 074 Pennant, from the 1950-60s era; garnet background with pink "Bates"; given by Michael Pedone, class of 1989.
1 072 Pennant; garnet background and white "Bates."
1 076 Pennant; garnet background and black "Bates."
1 075 Pennant; garnet background with white "Bates" and Bates seal.
1 085 Pennant; garnet and white; owned by Rita Cox Downing, class of 1911.
1 267 Pennant; garnet background with white "Bates" and Bates seal; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
1 268 Pennant; garnet background with white "Bates" and Bates seal; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
1 269 Pennant; garnet background and white "Bates;" owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
1 073 Piece of garnet cloth with a white "B."
MC098/02: Clothing and other textiles, ca. 1910s-1980s
ca. 20 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of clothing, such as beanies, nursing caps, jackets, and athletic uniforms, worn by Bates students. The series also includes other textiles, such as pillow cases and blankets.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
6 068 Athletic uniform, women's; black top; worn by Florence Pennell Gremley, class of 1929.
6 067 Athletic uniform, women's; black knickers; worn by Florence Pennell Gremley, class of 1929.
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4 246 Bates reversible wool letter jacket, garnet with black "B;" donated by Thomas Vining, class of 1971.
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7 058 Beanie; black with garnet visor; worn by Maurice W. O'Connell, class of 1916, as a freshman.
7 060 Beanie; garnet with black visor; worn by Phillip Webb, class of 1917, as a freshman.
7 059 Beanie; black with garnet visor; worn by Vincent Kirby, class of 1933, as a freshman.
7 265 Beanie, garnet and white with white numerals "66" on front.
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4 054 Blanket; embroidered with Bates seal; made by TBS for golden jubilee in 1982.
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6 255 Freshman bib embroidered with "Nancy Mills W. Parker;" donated by Nancy Mills Mallet, class of 1956.
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11 261 Graduation cap worn by Ruth Rowe Wilson, Class of 1936. Gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, 2007.
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10 260 Graduation gown worn by Ruth Rowe Wilson, Class of 1936. Gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, 2007. 1936
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5 071 Jacket, wool with Bates insignia from the 1950s-1960s era; given by Michael Pedone, class of 1989.
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6 064 Nurses cap (from Bates' nursing program); also includes 4 photos of Bates nursing students.
6 065 Nurses cap; given by Constance Randolph Brown, class of 1956.
6 063 Piece of cloth with picture of Jonathan Y. Stanton printed on it.
6 240 Pillow top; photographs of various Bates buildings printed on pieces of cloth and basted to white piece of cloth; unfinished; gift of G.M. Robinson.
6 066 Ribbon samples, garnet, and blue and green which represented class colors.
6 061 Socks, wool; garnet.
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7 055 Sweater, cardigan letter; white with garnet "B;" worn by Beulah Page Foster, 1929-30.
7 057 Sweater, pullover; garnet and black with "B" in the center.
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6 062 Sweater, pullover; garnet and black with "B" in the center.
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7 056 Sweater, pullover; garnet and black with "B" in the center intertwined with a hockey stick.
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5 069 Sweater, cardigan; garnet and black; belonged to either Thomas Kelley, class of 1922, or Barbara Gould Kelley, class of 1921; gift of son Thomas Kelley.
5 070 Sweater, pullover; garnet; belonged to either Thomas Kelley, class of 1922, or Barbara Gould Kelley, class of 1921; gift of son Thomas Kelley.
MC098/03: Medals, 1955-1989, n.d.
4 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of medals awarded to the College, its students and faculty.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
Drawer 14 146 Medal; given to Matthew Schecter for 5 th place finish in outdoor high jump, 1989.
Drawer 14 159 Medal, four tier; has "B," a figure of a Roman, Julius Caesar and Bates insignia.
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Drawer 13 147 Medal, large gold; dated 1955; given to Bates by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.
Drawer 13 148 Medal, large gold; dated 1956; given to Bates by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.
MC098/04: Trophies, ca. 1865-1971, n.d.
12 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of trophies awarded to the College, its students and faculty. Included here is the GE College Bowl trophy that the 1961 undefeated Bates team won.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
Drawer 1 007 Bowl silver; with inscription "Twentieth Century Class Reunion Trophy. Bates College. Presented by the Alumni Council 1931."
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Drawer 4 015 Class of 1877 cup; initials EHB (for Ezekiel Henry Besse); given in his memory on July 1, 1880.
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Drawer 1 006 "The First Decade Cup;" gold; given in recognition of the generosity of alumni classes having graduated within the last 10 years.
box item
Drawer 2 009 GE College Bowl; presented to Bates College on December 24, 1961; silver; inscribed “GE College Bowl Undefeated Champions.”
box item
Drawer 11 037 Trophy, Bates College Cross Country M.I.A.A. Champions, 1968, 1969, 1970; has attached framed photograph of the team and Coach Walt Slovenski.
box item
Drawer 4 017 Trophy, Bates Indoor Meet for winner of Class Drills; won by class of 1911 on March 14, 1910.
Drawer 4 016 Trophy from class of 1865 to R.C. Stanley; silver.
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Drawer 5 022 Trophy from Greek community of Haverhill to the Phil-Hellenic Club for the performance of Hippolytus, May 21, 1920.
Drawer 5 021 Trophy from Trustees of Bates College to Oliver Barrett Clason’77, Feb. 13, 1926.
box item
Drawer 2 008 Trophy presented by the College Club in 1913.
box item
Drawer 11 039 Trophy/pen holder; C.B.B. Champions 1967, 1968.
Drawer 11 036 Trophy/pen holder; Bates College M.I.A.A. Indoor Champions 1970 and 1971.
MC098/05: Plaques, 1885-1983, n.d.
17 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of plaques awarded to the College, its students and faculty, including many track and field awards. The series also contains an ivy stone from the class of 1885.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
Drawer 11 211 Bates seal; off white plaster.
Drawer 11 035 Bates seal; wood burn on rough plywood.
box item
Drawer 4 020 Ivy stone mounted on wood; class of 1885.
box item
Drawer 11 048 Plate from plaque; outdoor track, Bruce A. Merrill, class of 1976; three mile college record set April 25, 1976.
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Unboxed 086 Plaque, bronze; "The Milton J. Ward Faculty Study Area."
box item
Drawer 11 042 Plaque, John S. Seavey '15 Bates College Track Award, presented to Bruce A. Merrill, class of 1976.
Drawer 11 040 Plaque, John S. Seavey '15 Bates College Track Award, presented to Christopher P. Taylor, class of 1977.
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Unboxed 112 Plaque, metal with inscription “Ornithological Library presented by Professor J.Y. Stanton.”
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Drawer 19 279 Plaque, metal; "This area and study desk are dedicated to the memory of Marion Sanborn Fisher,'14. Gift of Franklin Fisher & Irving S. Fisher, '41;" formerly located on study carrel in Ladd Library.
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Drawer 11 047 Plaque, Maine Indoor State Track & Field Champions, 1982-83; includes photograph of Coach Walt Slovenskiand team celebrating.
Drawer 11 041 Plaque, New England Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships Second Place Team, 1983.
Drawer 11 044 Plaque presented to Walter Slovenski from State Championship Track Team, 1959-60.
Drawer 11 046 Plaque presented to Coach Walter Slovenski, Bates College, from the State Champion Track Team, 1958.
Drawer 11 043 Plaque presented to Coach Walter Slovenski from his first undefeated indoor track team at Bates College, 1958.
Drawer 11 045 Plaque presented to Coach Slovenski, Maine State Track Championship, 1957.
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Unboxed 087 Plaque, wooden; "Classes Contributing to the Development of Coram Library."
Unboxed 089 Plaque, wooden; "College Club Trophy: Alumni Day Costume."
Unboxed 088 Plaque, wooden; "College Club Trophy: Alumni Day Award."
MC098/06: Pins, ca. 1900-1970
ca. 40 items
Scope and Content Note
The series is comprised of pins, including those for anniversaries and classes.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
Drawer 13 127 50th Anniversary Bates metal insignia pin with dark garnet ribbon printed with “1864 1914 Amore Ac Studio.”
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Drawer 14 160 50th Anniversary Bates metal insignia pin with 2 garnet ribbons attached; one printed with "1864 1914 Amore Ac Studio."
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Drawer 13 133 Bates Department of Nursing pin.
Drawer 13 132 Bates Department of Nursing pin; given by Constance Randolph Brown, class of 1956.
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Drawer 14 155 Bates insignia pin attached to garnet ribbon; gift of Esther G. Spratt.
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Drawer 15 145 Bates insignia pin; gold.
Drawer 15 138 Bates insignia pin; silver and garnet.
Drawer 15 164 Bates insignia pin; gold; in maroon case.
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Drawer 14 150 Bates pin with picture of bobcat on it; red and black.
Drawer 14 151 Bates pin with picture of bobcat on it; red and black.
Drawer 14 152 Bates pin with picture of bobcat on it; red and black.
Drawer 14 161 Bates pin, metal; black and red with gold football attached with ribbon.
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Drawer 15 139 Bates pin; silver and garnet with “B” in white center.
box item
Drawer 14 166 Bates pin; garnet and gold; given by Barbara Hainsworth St. John, class of 1945.
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Drawer 15 264 Bates pin; garnet and gold; garnet and gold. Gift of Annie Merrill Hayes, Class of 1902.
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Drawer 13 135 Brooch; garnet with Bates insignia.
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Drawer 15 275 Christian Endeavor Society pin; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Drawer 15 136 Class of 1900 pin; garnet and gold.
Drawer 15 137 Class of 1900 pin; garnet and gold.
box item
Drawer 13 128 Class of 1901 pin belonging to Joseph Edward Wilson, class of 1901.
box item
Drawer 14 141 Class of 1902 pin; garnet and gold with "1902" in blue; gift of Edna Gosline Wilson, class of 1902.
box item
Drawer 15 262 Class of 1902 pin; garnet and gold with "1902" in blue. Gift of Annie Merrill Hayes, Class of 1902.
Drawer 15 140 Class of 1904 pin; garnet and gold and rimmed with pearls; gift of Florence E. Hodgson.
Drawer 15 142 Class of 1905 pin; gold and green; owned by William Lewis Parsons, class of 1905.
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Drawer 13 124 Class of 1909 reunion pin with green ribbon and name tag (Mary E. Hardie ’09) attached.
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Drawer 15 143 Class of 1915 pin; garnet and gold; gift of Gladys Amelia Merrill, class of 1915.
Drawer 15 280 Class of 1916 pin; garnet and gold; owned by Bernice Elva Hood, class of 1916.
box item
Drawer 13 134 Class of 1933 pin trimmed with pearls and with garnet "B" on black background.
Drawer 13 131 Hat pin with Bates insignia.
Drawer 13 113 Jordan Scientific Society pin; gold.
box item
Drawer 14 154 Medal, Class of 1935; garnet background with green numbers.
box item
Drawer 15 263 Metal pin; gold colored with 02 in blue; Given by Annie Merrill Hayes, Class of 1902.
box item
Drawer 13 115 Name tag; plastic with Bates College printed on it; “Philip R. Webb ‘17” handwritten on tag.
Drawer 13 116 Name tag; plastic with Bates College and “Blynn E. Davis ‘13” printed on it.
Drawer 13 117 Name tag; plastic with Bates College and “James deWever ‘17” printed on it.
Drawer 13 118 Name tag; plastic with Bates College printed on it; “Philip Webb ‘17” typed on it.
Drawer 13 119 Name tag; plastic with Bates College and “Genevieve DunlapWebb ‘17’ printed on it.
Drawer 13 120 Name tag; plastic with Bates College printed on it; no name.
Drawer 13 114 Piaeria pin; gift of Edna Gosline Wilson, class of 1902.
Drawer 13 123 Ribbon, pink; "Bates Frye and Dingley Club" printed on it.
box item
Drawer 14 156 Ribbon, white; "Bates '96" printed on it.
Drawer 14 245 Round metal pin, white with "Freshman" and "Bates College" in garnet letters; donated by Thomas Vining, class of 1971.
box item
Drawer 13 126 Small piece of silver engraved with “Bates 1911.”
Drawer 13 130 Strip of garnet leather with photo of Prof. J.Y. Stanton and “Uncle Johnny printed on it.
Drawer 13 129 Strip of garnet leather with photo of Prof. J.Y. Stanton and “Uncle Johnny” printed on it.
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Drawer 15 274 Tie clasp with initials "HWR," silver; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Drawer 15 276 Tie pin; metal with Bates insignia on one end; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Drawer 15 144 Tie pin; silver with Bates insignia in center.
MC098/07: Photographic equipment, undated
6 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of cameras and camera equipment presumably used in the curriculum and by the camera club that existed on campus in the early 20 th century.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
Drawer 10 034 Bellows camera made by Rochester Optical and Camera Co.
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Drawer 20 236 Camera parts; wooden; 5 unidentified pieces.
box item
Unboxed 004 Century Penny Picture Camera; wood; made by Eastman Kodak.
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Drawer 20 237 Film holding cartridge; wood; includes film plates (with metal handles) on each side.
Drawer 20 238 Film holding cartridge; wood; includes film plates with metal handles (handle missing on 1 plate) on each side.
Drawer 20 239 Film holding cartridge; wood; includes film plates (with metal handles) on each side.
MC098/08: Printing plates and blocks, 1930s, n.d.
18 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of printing plates and blocks used in Bates publications. The series has been heavily weeded, and only blocks and plates corresponding to photographs that are not available in the Bates College Historic Photograph Collection or those with special significance have been retained.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
Drawer 18 209 Bookplate collection; some from Blanche Whittum Roberts; (all in one box).
Drawer 18 213 Printing block for bookplate in memory of Horatio M. Reynolds.
Drawer 18 215 Printing block for bookplate of George Millet Chase Memorial Fund.
Drawer 18 214 Printing block for bookplate of William Henry Hartshorn.
Drawer 18 216 Printing block for Frank Twitchell Library Fund bookplate.
Drawer 18 212 Printing block for George Colby Chase and George Millet Chase Chapter Ahepa bookplate.
Drawer 18 218 Printing block for J. Y. Stanton Collection bookplate.
Drawer 18 219 Printing block for J. Y. Stanton standing under Stanton Elm.
Drawer 18 256 Printing block--map of New England featuring Bates College.
Drawer 18 220 Printing block of masthead of Bates College Bulletin with Bobcat (first used in 1935).
Drawer 18 221 Printing block of masthead of Bates College Bulletin with Hathorn Hall (first used in 1939).
Drawer 18 224 Printing block of Roger Williams classroom.
Drawer 18 223 Printing block of Roger Williams chapel.
Drawer 18 226 Printing block of Roger Williams library.
Drawer 18 222 Printing block of Roger Williams reading room.
Drawer 18 225 Printing block of Roger Williams student room.
Drawer 18 217 Printing plate for Kate Jackson Anthony bookplate.
Drawer 18 210 Printing plate for Stanton bookplate.
MC098/09: Scientific equipment, undated
ca. 50 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of scientific equipment, such as analytical balances, mortars, pestles, and Kipp generators, that were removed from the attic of the Dana Chemistry Building.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
Unboxed 001 Balance, Analytical.
Unboxed 002 Balance, Analytical.
box item
Drawer 16 168 Brass weights; various sizes; in wooden with "W 23" stenciled on it.
Drawer 16 169 Brass weights; various sizes; in wooden with "PCL-5" painted on cover.
Drawer 16 170 Brass weights; various sizes; in wooden with "S" on cover and front.
Drawer 16 178 Circular quartz windows (2).
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Drawer 17 199 Cone-shaped ceramic dish.
Drawer 17 190 Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 191 Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 192 Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 193 Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 204 Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 205 Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 206 Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 207 Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 208 Crucible cover; ceramic.
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Drawer 9 031 Electrodynamometer; in wooden case.
box item
Drawer 16 171 Florescent collection of rocks; in wooden box.
box item
Unboxed 003 Galvanometer.
box item
Drawer 16 172 Hydrometer; in round wood container.
Drawer 16 179 Hydrometer (uses Brix scale); in box.
Drawer 16 180 Hydrometer; 2 - Twaddell no. 2's; in box.
Drawer 16 182 Hydrometer; 2 - Twaddell no. 3's; in box.
Drawer 16 181 Hydrometer; 2 - Twaddell no. 5's; in box.
box item
Unboxed (in Ladd Library Administrative Offices) 112 Kipp Generator; stopper missing.
box item
Drawer 16 183 Lactodensimeter; in round wooden container.
Drawer 16 175 Metal tool with attached knife and wood handle.
Drawer 16 176 Metal tool with attached knife and wood handle.
box item
Drawer 10 033 Microscope; in wooden case.
box item
Drawer 9 032 Microscope, Petrographic; part brass; has Bausch and Lomb lenses; in wooden case.
box item
Drawer 17 200 Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 201 Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 202 Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 203 Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 194 Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "3" is on head.
Drawer 17 195 Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "2" is on head.
Drawer 17 196 Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "1/0" is on head.
Drawer 17 197 Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "1" is on head.
Drawer 17 198 Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "0" is on head.
Drawer 17 184 Spectra slide Item 1; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 185 Spectra slide Item 6; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 186 Spectra slide Item 7; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 187 Spectra slide Item 8; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 188 Spectra slide Item 18; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 189 Spectra slide Item 19; wood-encased.
box item
Drawer 16 177 Specific gravity bottle; in box.
Drawer 16 173 Thermometer; has Item 1097 printed on it; in wooden container.
Drawer 16 174 Thermometer; has Item 1101 printed on it; in wooden container.
MC098/10: Canes and class batons, 1878-2004
11 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of canes and class batons used at Commencements and other academic processions
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
MC098/11: Miscellany, 1860s-2005
ca. 45 items
Scope and Content Note
This series is comprised of a variety of artifacts associated with Bates College, and includes megaphones, trowels, gavels, magnets, and other miscellaneous items.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
1 271 Armband; garnet felt with white felt "BC;" owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
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Drawer 15 266 Ash tray, metallic gold with Bates seal in center; given by Judy Marden, class of class of 1966.
box item
Drawer 7 030 Artist's conk; found on BOC climb of Saddleback Mtn.; inscription on conk "Saddleback Mtn. Appalachian Trail October 6, 1940;" conk is autographed by Life Magazine photographers Eliot Elisofon and Joe Reshower who were covering the climb for the magazine; conk was donated by Gilbert Center, class of 1943, on Feb. 8, 1970; accompanied by news clipping and note.
box item
Drawer 14 158 Bates College Mock Trial ticket, May 4, 1891.
box item
Drawer 6 025 Bates megaphone.
Drawer 6 026 Bates megaphone.
Drawer 6 027 Bates megaphone.
Drawer 6 024 Bates megaphone with attached pin, "Fight Bates Fight."
box item
Unboxed 005 Bates Round Table leather brief case containing gavel and a wood carving of a round table which was presented to the Round Table by Alfred Williams Anthony in 1926.
box item
Drawer 13 272 Bates seal, metal; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
box item
Drawer 14 241 Bobcat, stuffed toy.
box item
Drawer 19 227 Bowl used in Rand Hall dining room; cream with a floral design.
Drawer 19 235 Brick with "Bates" engraved on it.
Drawer 19 243 Brick with "Bates" engraved on it; may have been used as a paperweight.
Drawer 19 233 Candle holder, white ceramic; carried by Bates nursing students at capping ceremonies (exact replica as that used by Florence Nightingale); given by Constance Randolph Brown, class of 1956.
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Drawer 7 258 Cane (wooden) belonging to Hope Rowe, former member of the class of 1912; gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, class of 1936.
Drawer 7 028 Cane inscribed with "Bates '98 R.H.T."
Drawer 7 254 Cane inscribed with "J.F.H. Bates '02;" probably belonged to John Frederick Hamlin, class of 1902.
Drawer 7 234 China holder with print of Hathorn Hall; gift of Kenneth Russell, class of 1960.
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Drawer 15 165 Class ring of 1945; gold with garnet stone; given by Barbara Hainsworth St. John, class of 1945.
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Drawer 14 244 Cloth tote bag with picture of bobcat and "I'm a Bobcat Buddy" printed on it.
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Drawer 6 023 Cornet used by Levi Washington Ballard who organized the Maine State Seminary Band, later named the Bates College Band, 1861.
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Drawer 15 163 Cowbell with "Bates '60" painted on it.
Drawer 15 277 Cuff links, metallic gold with Bates insignia; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
box item
Drawer 19 228 Dish; white with gold edge and print of Hathorn Hall in center.
box item
Drawer 15 259 Etched glass bud vase originally belonging to Jonathan Y. Stanton; includes note from Hope Rowe to Ruth Rowe Wilson; gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, class of 1936.
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Drawer 3 012 Gavel block, marble; inscribed "PIAERIA."
Drawer 3 013 Gavel block, marble; inscribed "POLYMNIA."
Drawer 3 014 Gavel block, marble; inscribed "Presented by '93;"(Eurosophia).
Drawer 3 011 Gavel presented to Stanley E. Howard by Piaeria, May 13, 1910.
Drawer 3 010 Gavel presented to Guy V. Aldrich, President 1906-07, from Eurosophia.
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Drawer 13 121 Key chain/viewer; red and white plastic; inscribed with "15th Annual All-College Gala" and with Bates bobcat on one side and "Celebrating 150 Years 1855-2005" on the other side.
Drawer 13 281 Key ring, round metal; holds 2 skeleton keys and tied with garnet ribbons; supplied by Physical Plant and presented to Elaine Tuttle Hansen at her inauguration as president of Bates College. 2002
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Drawer 14 153 Leather strap with garnet "B" attached to it.
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Drawer 13 125 Membership card-Associated Golf Club of Bates College, 1926.
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Drawer 15 162 Mug, white and garnet; with Bates pennant printed on it.
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Drawer 14 157 Murad Cigarettes card-college series 126-150; has Bates banner and seal.
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Drawer 19 231 Paper weight; glass with photo of Hathorn Hall.
Drawer 19 232 Paper weight; glass with Bates seal.
Drawer 19 242 Paper weight; glass with photos of Alfred W. Anthony and Roger Williams Hall.
Drawer 19 273 Paperweight, white marble; engraved with initials of Phi Beta Kappa; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
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2 099 Parasol with '90 on it; carried in alumni parades; given by Jennie L. Pratt, class of 1890.
2 100 Parasol with '90 on it; carried in alumni parades.
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Drawer 7 029 Peace pipe from early 1900's used during class day ceremonies.
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278 Pocket knife, metallic gold with Bates insignia; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
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Drawer 15 167 Refrigerator magnet made from the remnants of a compact sold at Bates bookstore; given by Barbara Hainsworth St. John, class of 1945.
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Drawer 11 038 Sculpture, sterling silver designed and executed by Fay Golya of Augusta; received the 1973 Maine State Arts Award which was presented to Bates College.
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Drawer 14 253 Shaving set in burgundy case; presented to the member of Bates College baseball team having the highest batting average at the close of the season; donated by Tappan C. Pulsifer, class of 1895.
Drawer 14 257 Silver metal napkin ring with inscription "JY Stanton;" gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, class of 1936.
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Drawer 19 230 Spoon, silver with "Bates '94" engraved on handle.
Drawer 19 229 Spoon, silver from J.B. Commons dated 1930; gift of Professor Richard Tuthill, class of 1933.
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Drawer 4 019 Trowel used in the laying of the cornerstone of the Gray Athletic Building on Dec. 14, 1925; building was made possible by William Bingham 2nd.
Drawer 4 018 Trowel; used by the class of 1910 in planting its Ivy (June 1909); presented by Mabel Eaton.
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Drawer 13 149 Watch fob; in blue leather case with initials O.B.C. on lid; presented to Oliver Barrett Clason, class of 1877, by the trustees of Bates College, 1916.
Drawer 13 122 Watch fob; gold Bates insignia pin attached to black ribbon.
MC098/12: Art, ca. 1863, 1917, n.d.
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Scope and Content Note
This seris contains drawings and hand-colored photographs of the Bates College campus and of Professor Jonathan Stanton.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
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9 248 Randall, Asa Grant Mt. David; charcoal on board. undated
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9 249 Brackett, N. Louise Wood Mt. David; graphite on board; done while a teacher at the Maine State Seminary. ca. 1863
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9 250 Brackett, J. Raymond Jonathan Y. Stanton standing by his freshman dormitory at Bowdoin College; hand-colored photograph. 1917
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9 251 Brackett, J. Raymond Jonathan Y. Stanton standing by the Bowdoin College chapel; hand-colored photograph. 1917
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9 252 Howard, A. G. Hathorn Hall; charcoal and wash on board. undated
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Page author: Jim Hart
Date: 12/09/2007


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