Guide to the Bates College artifact collection, 1860s-2011, 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-2010

Medals, 1955-1989, n.d.

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

Plaques, 1885-1983, n.d.

Pins, ca. 1900-2011

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, 1915-1917, n.d.

Collection Summary

Title Bates College artifact collection
Creator Bates College (Lewiston, Me.)
Dates 1860s-2011, n.d.
Extent ca. 362 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.



Corporate Names:

Bates College (Lewiston, Me.)

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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.

Processing Information

Processed by Elaine Ardia, 2006.

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Series Description

MC098/01: Banners/pennants, 1882- ca. 1970s
51 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
1 335 001: Banner, Bates Outing Club; white cloth background with fabric letters--"Peaks Day 1995 Whitecap Bates O.C.;" gift of Kate Osborne Munno, '99. 1995
Scope and Content Note
20 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.
1 371 001a: Banner, black with orange trim; "The American Whig-Cliosophic Society" in orange letters (from debate records). Undated
Scope and Content Note
23 in. x 23 in.
box item
2 098 001b: 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."
2 106 002: Banner, class of 1896; (cutting from it) tan with "6" in white; belonged to Oliver Cutts, class of 1896.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. x 2 ft. 4 in.
2 093 003: Banner, class of 1899.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft.
2 094 004: Banner, class of 1903.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.
2 105 005: Banner, class of 1905; green and garnet.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 5 in.
2 101 006: Banner, class of 1907; white and garnet with Bates seal and gold fringe.
2 102 007: Banner, class of 1908; garnet and gold.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. 5.5 in. x 4 ft. 7 in.
2 110 008: Banner; garnet with ties and white "B."
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. x 2 ft. 11 in.
2 111 009: Banner; garnet with white "B."
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. x 2 ft. 10.5 in.
2 107 010: Banner; garnet trimmed in black with "Bates" in black at the top and Bates seal in center.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 10.5 in.
2 108 011: Banner; garnet with ties and white "B;" belonged to Annie Merrill Hayes, class of 1902.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. x 3 ft.
2 091 012: Banner, garnet with white "96."
Scope and Content Note
4.5 in. x 12 in.
2 095 013: Banner, garnet; listing classes awarded the Alumni Council trophy for best Alumni Day stunt.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft 10 in. x 5 ft.
2 090 014: Banner, garnet with 5 bobcats wearing sweaters spelling out "Bates."
Scope and Content Note
8.5 in. x 17 in.
box item
1 370 014a: Banner, garnet with white fringe; "With Best Compliments" in gold letters; "From Universiti Sains Malaysia Penang, Malaysia" in white letters; scroll design in gold (from debate records). Undated
Scope and Content Note
8 in. x 13 in.
box item
2 097 015: Banner holder, wooden.
2 104 016: Banner, white vinyl with a single gold star.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 11 in.
box item
8 053 017: Banner; 100th anniversary of Bates as government document depository.
box item
1 270 017a: 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.
Scope and Content Note
3 in. x 1.5 ft.
box item
2 109 018: Cloth; garnet with white Bates seal.
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. x 2 ft.
2 092 019: Cloth numbers,white; in envelope.
2 309 019a: Felt cloth; garnet with white B. undated
Scope and Content Note
3.25 in. x 3.5 in.
2 310 019b: Felt cloth; garnet with white B. undated
Scope and Content Note
3.5i in. x 16 in.
box item
15 247 020: Felt numerals "1971." Garnet and white; donated by Thomas Vining, class of 1971.
box item
2 096 021: Flag, with Bates seal and gold trim.
Scope and Content Note
4 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 6 in.
2 103 022: Flag, Chinese; presented to Chase Hall by Wayne C. Jordan, class of 1906.
Scope and Content Note
3 ft. x 4 ft 10 in.
box item
3 049 023: Flag, service; from World War I.
3 052 024: Flag, service; from World War II.
3 050 025: Gold stars (21); made of cloth and used on service flags.
3 051 026: List of 25 men killed in action in World War II.
box item
1 081 027: Pennant, class of 1911; owned by Rita Cox Downing, class of 1911.
1 082 028: Pennant, class of 1914; blue with garnet "B."
Scope and Content Note
11 in. x 2 ft. 2 in.
1 080 029: Pennant, class of 1915; garnet and white.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.
1 079 030: Pennant, class of 1917; garnet and white.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 6 in.
1 078 031: Pennant, class of 1925; garnet and white; belonged to Helen Stuber and donated by Lois Stuber Spitzer.
1 077 032: Pennant, class of 1927; garnet and white; belonged to Frederic Irish and gift of his grandson, David Irish.
1 084 033: Pennant, class of 1933, with Bates seal; given by Verna Kirby, class of 1934, whose husband was Vincent Kirby, class of 1933.
1 083 034: Pennant, class of 1933.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. x 2 ft. 10 in.
1 074 035: Pennant, from the 1950-60s era; garnet background with pink "Bates"; given by Michael Pedone, class of 1989.
Scope and Content Note
10 in. x 1 ft. 7 in.
1 072 036: Pennant; garnet background and white "Bates."
Scope and Content Note
8 in. x 1 ft. 11 in.
1 076 037: Pennant; garnet background and black "Bates."
Scope and Content Note
11 in. x 2 ft. 6 in.
1 075 038: Pennant; garnet background with white "Bates" and Bates seal.
Scope and Content Note
10.5 in. x 2 ft. 4 in.
1 085 039: Pennant; garnet and white; owned by Rita Cox Downing, class of 1911.
Scope and Content Note
9 in. x 3 ft.
1 267 040: Pennant; garnet background with white "Bates" and Bates seal; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Scope and Content Note
4 in. x 9 in.
1 268 041: Pennant; garnet background with white "Bates" and Bates seal; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Scope and Content Note
4 in. x 9 in.
1 269 042: Pennant; garnet background and white "Bates;" owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Scope and Content Note
8 in. x 1 ft. 11 in.
1 325 043: Pennant; garnet background with white "Bates;" gift of Jim Alden, class of 1968
Scope and Content Note
4 ft. x 19"
1 326 044: Pennant; garnet with white "Bates" and seal; gift of Jim Alden, class of 1968
Scope and Content Note
8" x 3.5"
box item
352 044a: Pennant; garnet with white "Bates" and seal; gift of Susan Pellicani, '68
Scope and Content Note
9 in. x 3.5"
box item
1 073 045: Piece of garnet cloth with a white "B."
Scope and Content Note
10.5 in. x3.5 in.
MC098/02: Clothing and other textiles, ca. 1910s-2010
52 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
4 321 001: Apron, white nursing; worn with the New England Baptist Hospital student nurse uniform; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
4 322 001a: Apron, white nursing; worn with the New England Baptist Hospital student nurse uniform; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
box item
Rack 326 001b: Apron, white nursing; worn with the New England Baptist Hospital student nurse uniform; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
Rack 068 001c: Athletic uniform, women's; black top; worn by Florence Pennell Gremley, class of 1929.
Rack 067 002: Athletic uniform, women's; black knickers; worn by Florence Pennell Gremley, class of 1929.
Rack 246 002a: Bates reversible wool letter jacket, garnet with black "B;" donated by Thomas Vining, class of 1971.
box item
7 058 003: Beanie; black with garnet visor; worn by Maurice W. O'Connell, class of 1916, as a freshman.
7 060 004: Beanie; garnet with black visor; worn by Phillip Webb, class of 1917, as a freshman.
7 059 005: Beanie; black with garnet visor; worn by Vincent Kirby, class of 1933, as a freshman.
7 332 005a: Beanie, garnet and white with "42" in white numerals on front; has name tag with "Harry Robinson" pinned to front.
7 333 005b: Beanie, garnet and white with "42" in white numberals on front.
7 265 005c: Beanie, garnet and white with white numerals "66" on front.
box item
355 005d: Beanie, garnet and white with "4B5" in white numerals on front; belonged to C. Keith Wilbur '45.
box item
6 255 005e: Bib, freshman; embroidered with "Nancy Mills W. Parker;" donated by Nancy Mills Mallet, class of 1956.
box item
4 320 005f: Bib, white nursing; worn with white nursing apron; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
box item
Rack 325 005g: Bib, white nursing; worn with white nursing apron; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
box item
4 054 006: Blanket; embroidered with Bates seal; made by TBS for golden jubilee in 1982.
box item
356 006a: Bowtie, green; worn by freshmen; belonged to C. Keith Wilbur '45.
box item
6 337 006b: Cap, Bates Outing Club; garnet with Bates Outing Club patch on front; gift of Judy Marden, 2010
box item
13 315 006c: Collar, nurse uniform; white fabric; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
13 317 006d: Collar, nurse uniform; white cardboard; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
13 318 006de: Cuffs, nurse uniform; white fabric (1 pair); gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
box item
11 261 007: Graduation cap worn by Ruth Rowe Wilson, Class of 1936. Gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, 2007.
box item
10 260 008: Graduation gown worn by Ruth Rowe Wilson, Class of 1936. Gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, 2007. 1936
box item
4 346 008a: Hat, white bucket with garnet 55 numerals on front; gift of Priscilla Hatch Stred '55.
box item
6 299 008b: Hat, white cotton with "42" stenciled on one side and a garnet "B" stitched on the other side; garnet pompom stitched to the tip; belonged to Melvin H. Gulbrandsen, class of 1942. undated
6 300 008c: Hat, white cotton with "42" stenciled on one side and a garnet "B" stitched on the other side; garnet pompom stitched to the tip; belonged to Natalie Webber Gulbrandsen, class of 1942. undated
box item
5 324 008d: Hat, white sailor; gift of Philip Isaacson,'47, a member of the V-12 naval training program at Bates College.
5 347 008e: Hat, white visor with garnet 55 numerals on front; gift of Priscilla Hatch Stred '55.
box item
Rack 071 009: Jacket,wool; garnet with white trim and Bates insignia from the 1950s-1960s era; gift of Michael Pedone, class of 1989.
box item
6 064 010: Nurses cap, Bates; white with garnet band; also includes 4 photos of Bates nursing students.
6 065 011: Nurses cap, Bates; white with garnet band; given by Constance Randolph Brown, class of 1956.
box item
12 314 011a: Nurses cap, Bates; white with garnet band; gift of Gail Baumann Karzses,'58.
12 319 011b: Nurses cap, student; white with garnet band; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
box item
6 063 012: Piece of cloth with picture of Jonathan Y. Stanton printed on it.
6 240 013: 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.
6 066 014: Ribbon samples, garnet, and blue and green which represented class colors.
box item
Rack 329 014a: Shirt, blue sleeveless; worn as part of costume for mayoralty (San-su-free); gift of Betty Drum Coykendall,'59 and Alan Coykendall,'59, 1957
box item
6 061 015: Socks, wool; garnet.
box item
7 055 016: Sweater, cardigan letter; white with garnet "B;" worn by Beulah Page Foster, 1929-30.
7 057 017: Sweater, pullover; garnet and black with "B" in the center.
box item
6 062 018: Sweater, pullover; garnet and black with "B" in the center.
box item
4 353 018a: Sweater, pullover; garnet with black "B" and black line under the "B" in center; belonged to Nicholas Pellicani, '37; gift of Susan Pellicani, '68.
box item
7 056 019: Sweater, pullover; garnet and black with "B" in the center intertwined with a hockey stick.
box item
5 069 020: 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.
box item
6 361 020a: Sweater, cardigan, garnet; belonged to Edwin Wentworth Adams '19 and given to him by his sister Edith Adams '14; gift of Helen Archambault
box item
5 070 021: Sweater, pullover; garnet; belonged to either Thomas Kelley, class of 1922, or Barbara Gould Kelley, class of 1921; gift of son Thomas Kelley.
box item
Rack 330 021a: Top, red fabric; fits over shoulders of blue sleeveless shirt; part of costume worn for mayoralty (San-su-free); gift of Betty Drum Coykendall,'59 and Alan Coykendall,'59, 1957
box item
Box 6 301 022: T-shirt, garnet with the Bates seal and "1942" in white on the front; "Still Swinging" in white letters on back; belonged to Natalie Webber Gulbrandsen, class of 1942. undated
Box 6 302 023: T-shirt, garnet with "55, No Myth" in white letters on front; "42" and Bates seal in white on back; belonged to Melvin H. Gulbrandsen, class of 1942. 1997
box item
Rack 338 023a: T-shirt, Bates Outing Club 90th reunion; garnet with Bates Outing Club logo and "90th, 1920-2010" printed on front; gift of Judy Marden. 2010
box item
5 369 023b: T-shirt, white; "North Americans 1993" in blue letters on front; "North American Parliamentary Debate Championship Bates College, Lewiston, Maine" in blue letters along with a logo of red, navy blue and teal. (Bates hosted the event), 1993
box item
Rack 331 023c: Trousers, red with elastic waist; worn as part of costume for mayoralty (San-su-free); gift of Betty Drum Coykendall,'59 and Alan Coykendall,'59, 1957
Rack 323 023d: Uniform, Bates College student nurse; gray and white checked; worn with white collar and cuffs.
Rack 316 024: Uniform, New England Baptist Hospital student nurse; blue and white striped; worn with white collar, cuffs bib and apron; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
Rack 324 025: Uniform, New England Baptist Hospital student nurse; solid blue; worn with white collar, cuffs, bib and apron; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale,'56.
Rack 328 026: Vest, green with yellow trim; worn as part of costume for mayoralty (AnTostal); gift of Betty Drum Coykendall,'59 and Alan Coykendall,'59, 1958
MC098/03: Medals, 1955-1989, n.d.
5 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 14 146 001: Medal; given to Matthew Schecter for 5 th place finish in outdoor high jump, 1989.
Scope and Content Note
1.75 in. x 3.5 in.
Drawer 14 159 002: Medal, four tier; has "B," a figure of a Roman, Julius Caesar and Bates insignia.
box item
Drawer 13 147 003: Medal, large gold; dated 1955; given to Bates by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.
Drawer 13 148 004: Medal, large gold; dated 1956; given to Bates by Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.
box item
Drawer 15 339 005: Medal; interscholastic track meet,120 yds . hurdle; torn garnet ribbon attached; gift of Jason Kim, class of 1999. 1929
Scope and Content Note
1 in. x 1.25 in.
MC098/04: Trophies, ca. 1865-1971, n.d.
14 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 1 007 001: Bowl silver; with inscription "Twentieth Century Class Reunion Trophy. Bates College. Presented by the Alumni Council 1931."
box item
Drawer 4 015 002: Class of 1877 cup; initials EHB (for Ezekiel Henry Besse); given in his memory on July 1, 1880.
box item
Drawer 1 006 003: "The First Decade Cup;" gold; given in recognition of the generosity of alumni classes having graduated within the last 10 years.
box item
Drawer 8 357 003a: Freshman tennis trophy; Richard J. Stanley winner; silver; gift of Richard Stanley '79, 1920
box item
Drawer 2 009 004: GE College Bowl; presented to Bates College on December 24, 1961; silver; inscribed "GE College Bowl Undefeated Champions."
box item
Drawer 11 037 005: Trophy, Bates College Cross Country M.I.A.A. Champions, 1968, 1969, 1970; has attached framed photograph of the team and Coach Walt Slovenski.
Scope and Content Note
12 in. x 4 in. x 7 in.
box item
Drawer 4 017 006: Trophy, Bates Indoor Meet for winner of Class Drills; won by class of 1911 on March 14, 1910.
Scope and Content Note
3.5 in. x 7.5 in.
Drawer 4 016 007: Trophy from class of 1865 to R.C. Stanley; silver.
box item
Drawer 5 022 008: Trophy from Greek community of Haverhill to the Phil-Hellenic Club for the performance of Hippolytus, May 21, 1920.
Drawer 5 021 009: Trophy from Trustees of Bates College to Oliver Barrett Clason '77, Feb. 13, 1926.
box item
Drawer 2 008 010: Trophy presented by the College Club in 1913.
box item
Drawer 11 039 011: Trophy/pen holder; C.B.B. Champions 1967, 1968.
Scope and Content Note
4 in. x 7 in.
Drawer 11 036 012: Trophy/pen holder; Bates College M.I.A.A. Indoor Champions 1970 and 1971.
box item
Drawer 7 308 013: William F. Garcelon Cup; for hurdles won by Meredith F. Burrill, '25. 1922
MC098/05: Plaques, 1885-1983, n.d.
20 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 11 211 001: Bates seal; off white plaster.
Drawer 11 035 002: Bates seal; wood burn on rough plywood.
box item
Drawer 4 020 003: Ivy stone mounted on wood; class of 1885.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft.
box item
Drawer 11 048 004: Plate from plaque; outdoor track, Bruce A. Merrill, class of 1976; three mile college record set April 25, 1976.
Scope and Content Note
7.5 in. x 4 in.
box item
Unboxed 086 005: Plaque, bronze; "The Milton J. Ward Faculty Study Area."
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 4 in.
box item
Drawer 11 042 006: Plaque, John S. Seavey '15 Bates College Track Award, presented to Bruce A. Merrill, class of 1976.
Scope and Content Note
7 in. x 8 in.
Drawer 11 040 007: Plaque, John S. Seavey '15 Bates College Track Award, presented to Christopher P. Taylor, class of 1977.
Scope and Content Note
7 in. x 8 in.
box item
Unboxed 112 008: Plaque, metal with inscription "Ornithological Library presented by Professor J.Y. Stanton."
box item
Drawer 19 279 008a: 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.
Scope and Content Note
2.5 in. x 8 in.
box item
Drawer 11 047 009: Plaque, Maine Indoor State Track & Field Champions, 1982-83; includes photograph of Coach Walt Slovenskiand team celebrating.
Scope and Content Note
9 in. x 12 in.
Drawer 11 041 010: Plaque, New England Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships Second Place Team, 1983.
Scope and Content Note
7 in. x 8.5 in.
Drawer 11 044 011: Plaque presented to Walter Slovenski from State Championship Track Team, 1959-60.
Scope and Content Note
7 in. x 9 in.
Drawer 11 046 012: Plaque presented to Coach Walter Slovenski, Bates College, from the State Champion Track Team, 1958.
Scope and Content Note
9 in. x 12 in.
Drawer 11 043 013: Plaque presented to Coach Walter Slovenski from his first undefeated indoor track team at Bates College, 1958.
Scope and Content Note
5.5 in. x 8 in.
Drawer 11 045 014: Plaque presented to Coach Slovenski, Maine State Track Championship, 1957.
Scope and Content Note
7 in. x 9 in.
box item
Unboxed 087 015: Plaque, wood; "Classes Contributing to the Development of Coram Library."
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 11 in. x 1 ft. 4 in.
Unboxed 089 016: Plaque, wood; "College Club Trophy: Alumni Day Costume."
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. 3 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.
Unboxed 088 017: Plaque, wood; "College Club Trophy: Alumni Day Award."
Scope and Content Note
2 ft. 3 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.
box item
Drawer 11 374 017a: Plaque, wood; Economic Development Achievement Award from the City of Lewiston to Bates College. May 13, 2010
Scope and Content Note
9 in. x 12 in.
Drawer 11 298 018: Plaque, wood with Bates seal; presented to Jessamine A. Hayford,'05 on her 100th birthday. 1983
Scope and Content Note
7.25 in. x 10.5 in.
MC098/06: Pins, ca. 1900-2011
73 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 13 127 001: 50th Anniversary Bates metal insignia pin with dark garnet ribbon printed with "1864 1914 Amore Ac Studio."
box item
Drawer 14 160 002: 50th Anniversary Bates metal insignia pin with 2 garnet ribbons attached; one printed with "1864 1914 Amore Ac Studio."
box item
Drawer 13 133 003: Bates Department of Nursing pin.
Drawer 13 132 004: Bates Department of Nursing pin; given by Constance Randolph Brown, class of 1956.
box item
Drawer 14 155 005: Bates insignia pin attached to garnet ribbon; gift of Esther G. Spratt.
box item
Drawer 15 145 006: Bates insignia pin; gold.
Drawer 15 138 007: Bates insignia pin; silver and garnet.
Drawer 15 164 008: Bates insignia pin; gold; in maroon case.
box item
Drawer 14 150 009: Bates pin with picture of bobcat on it; red and black.
Drawer 14 151 010: Bates pin with picture of bobcat on it; red and black.
Drawer 14 152 011: Bates pin with picture of bobcat on it; red and black.
Drawer 14 161 012: Bates pin, metal; black and red with gold football attached with ribbon.
box item
Drawer 15 139 013: Bates pin; silver and garnet with "B" in white center.
box item
Drawer 14 166 014: Bates pin; garnet and gold; given by Barbara Hainsworth St. John, class of 1945.
box item
Drawer 15 264 014a: Bates pin; garnet and gold. Gift of Annie Merrill Hayes, Class of 1902.
box item
Drawer 13 351 014b: Bates pin, garnet and gold with garnet "B" clasp; includes note about "pinning;" gift of Betty Drum Coykendall, '59.
Drawer 13 135 015: Brooch; garnet with Bates insignia.
box item
Drawer 15 275 015a: Christian Endeavor Society pin; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Drawer 15 136 016: Class of 1900 pin; garnet and gold.
Drawer 15 137 017: Class of 1900 pin; garnet and gold.
box item
Drawer 13 128 018: Class of 1901 pin belonging to Joseph Edward Wilson, class of 1901.
box item
Drawer 14 141 019: Class of 1902 pin; garnet and gold with "1902" in blue; gift of Edna Gosline Wilson, class of 1902.
box item
Drawer 15 262 019a: Class of 1902 pin; garnet and gold with "1902" in blue. Gift of Annie Merrill Hayes, Class of 1902.
Drawer 15 140 020: Class of 1904 pin; garnet and gold and rimmed with pearls; gift of Florence E. Hodgson.
Drawer 15 142 021: Class of 1905 pin; gold and green; owned by William Lewis Parsons, class of 1905.
box item
Drawer 13 124 022: Class of 1909 reunion pin with green ribbon and name tag (Mary E. Hardie '09) attached.
Drawer 13 354 022a: Class of 1910 pin; blue with gold "B" and '10 in center; edged in gold and pearls; contained in box with a faded garnet cover; belonged to Paul C. Thurston, '10 and donated by Sally Taylor.
box item
Drawer 15 143 023: Class of 1915 pin; garnet and gold; gift of Gladys Amelia Merrill, class of 1915.
Drawer 15 280 023a: Class of 1916 pin; garnet and gold; owned by Bernice Elva Hood, class of 1916.
box item
Drawer 13 134 024: Class of 1933 pin trimmed with pearls and with garnet "B" on black background.
box item
Drawer 14 295 024a: Delta Sigma Rho pin; "Frank B. Quimby, Bates College" engraved on back. undated
Drawer 14 296 024b: Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha pin; "Distinguished Alumni Award, Brooks Quimby, 1964" engraved on back. 1964
box item
Drawer 13 131 025: Hat pin with Bates insignia.
Drawer 13 113 026: Jordan Scientific Society pin; gold.
box item
Drawer 14 154 027: Medal, Class of 1935; garnet background with green numbers.
box item
Drawer 15 263 027a: Metal pin; gold colored with 02 in blue; Given by Annie Merrill Hayes, Class of 1902.
Drawer 15 360 027b: Metal pin, with photo of President Elaine Tuttle Hanson and "Gifted and Talented" printed on it; created for her farewell reception. June 17, 2011
box item
Drawer 13 115 028: Name tag; plastic with Bates College printed on it; "Philip R. Webb '17" handwritten on tag.
Drawer 13 116 029: Name tag; plastic with Bates College and "Blynn E. Davis '13" printed on it.
Drawer 13 117 030: Name tag; plastic with Bates College and "James deWever '17" printed on it.
Drawer 13 118 031: Name tag; plastic with Bates College printed on it; "Philip Webb '17" typed on it.
Drawer 13 119 032: Name tag; plastic with Bates College and "Genevieve Dunlap Webb '17" printed on it.
Drawer 13 120 033: Name tag; plastic with Bates College printed on it; no name.
Drawer 13 359 033a: Pendant, gold and blue with Bates seal; owned by Ruth E. Hawkins Sullivan, class of 1940; donated by Vickie Sullivan.
Drawer 13 114 034: Piaeria pin; gift of Edna Gosline Wilson, class of 1902.
Drawer 13 123 035: Ribbon, pink; "Bates Frye and Dingley Club" printed on it.
box item
Drawer 14 156 036: Ribbon, white; "Bates '96" printed on it.
box item
Drawer 15 282 036a: Round metal pin; Alumni and Parents Weekend and outline of Pettengill Hall in white. c. 1999
Drawer 15 283 036b: Round metal pin; Parents and Families Weekend in white; green background with orange and gold leaves. 1996
Drawer 15 284 036c: Round metal pin; Parents and Families Weekend in white; ivory background with apple. 1997
Drawer 15 364 036d: Round metal pin; Parents and Families Weekend in white; ivory background with pumpkin. 1997
Drawer 15 365 036e: Round metal pin; Parents and Families Weekend in white; ivory background with pear. 1997
Drawer 15 366 036f: Round metal pin; Parents and Families Weekend in white; ivory background with squash. 1997
Drawer 15 285 036g: Round metal pin; Parents and Family Weekend in yellow on garnet background. 1998
Drawer 15 368 036h: Round metal pin; Bates Parents' Weekend in white; yellow and blue background. 1988
Drawer 15 286 036i: Round metal pin; Parents Weekend in white; green, garnet and blue background. 1990
Drawer 15 287 036j: Round metal pin; Parents Weekend in black; green background with orange leaf. 1991
Drawer 15 288 036k: Round metal pin; Parents Weekend in white; blue background with light green design. 1992
Drawer 15 367 036l: Round metal pin; Parents Weekend in white; blue background with light green design and light green ribbon attached to it, 1992
Drawer 15 289 036m: Round metal pin; Parents Weekend in white; purple and gray background. 1993
Drawer 15 290 036n: Round metal pin; Parents Weekend in white; purple and red background. 1994
Drawer 15 291 036o: Round metal pin; Parents Weekend in white; brown and black background. 1995
box item
Drawer 14 245 036p: Round metal pin, white with "Freshman" and "Bates College" in garnet letters; donated by Thomas Vining, class of 1971.
box item
Drawer 15 292 036q: Round metal pin; red background with $59.3 in white. undated
box item
Drawer 13 126 037: Small piece of silver engraved with "Bates 1911."
Drawer 13 130 038: Strip of garnet leather with photo of Prof. J.Y. Stanton and "Uncle Johnny printed on it.
Scope and Content Note
1.75 in. x 6 in
Drawer 13 129 039: Strip of garnet leather with photo of Prof. J.Y. Stanton and "Uncle Johnny" printed on it.
Scope and Content Note
1.75 in. x 5 in.
Drawer 13 311 039a: Student nurse pin; silver wreath; gift of Jean Hobbs Vandale, class of 1956.
box item
Drawer 14 297 039b: Tau Kappa Alpha pin; "Brooks Quimby National Honor Chapter, presented by the National Council Dec. 28, 1936" engraved on back. 1936
box item
Drawer 15 276 040: Tie pin; metal with Bates insignia on one end; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Drawer 15 144 041: Tie pin; silver with Bates insignia in center.
box item
Drawer 13 373 042: Women's Athletic Association key; dark blue with gold trim and Bates seal; contained in small square box with blue cover; belonged to Virginia Toner '53.
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 10 034 001: Bellows camera made by Rochester Optical and Camera Co.
box item
Drawer 20 236 002: Camera parts; wooden; 5 unidentified pieces.
box item
Unboxed 004 003: Century Penny Picture Camera; wood; made by Eastman Kodak.
box item
Drawer 20 237 004: Film holding cartridge; wood; includes film plates (with metal handles) on each side.
Drawer 20 238 005: Film holding cartridge; wood; includes film plates with metal handles (handle missing on 1 plate) on each side.
Drawer 20 239 006: 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 18 209 001: Bookplate collection; some from Blanche Whittum Roberts; (all in one box).
Drawer 18 213 002: Printing block for bookplate in memory of Horatio M. Reynolds.
Drawer 18 215 003: Printing block for bookplate of George Millet Chase Memorial Fund.
Drawer 18 214 004: Printing block for bookplate of William Henry Hartshorn.
Drawer 18 216 005: Printing block for Frank Twitchell Library Fund bookplate.
Drawer 18 212 006: Printing block for George Colby Chase and George Millet Chase Chapter Ahepa bookplate.
Drawer 18 218 007: Printing block for J. Y. Stanton Collection bookplate.
Drawer 18 219 008: Printing block for J. Y. Stanton standing under Stanton Elm.
Drawer 18 256 009: Printing block--map of New England featuring Bates College.
Scope and Content Note
8 in. x 10 in.
Drawer 18 220 010: Printing block of masthead of Bates College Bulletin with Bobcat (first used in 1935).
Drawer 18 221 011: Printing block of masthead of Bates College Bulletin with Hathorn Hall (first used in 1939).
Drawer 18 224 012: Printing block of Roger Williams classroom.
Scope and Content Note
3.5 in. x 4.5 in.
Drawer 18 223 013: Printing block of Roger Williams chapel.
Scope and Content Note
3.5 in. x 4.5 in.
Drawer 18 226 014: Printing block of Roger Williams library.
Scope and Content Note
3.5 in. x 4.5 in.
Drawer 18 222 015: Printing block of Roger Williams reading room.
Scope and Content Note
3.5 in. x 4.5 in.
Drawer 18 225 016: Printing block of Roger Williams student room.
Scope and Content Note
3.5 in. x 4.5 in.
Drawer 18 217 017: Printing plate for Kate Jackson Anthony bookplate.
Drawer 18 210 018: 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 001 001: Balance, Analytical.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 7 in. x 1 ft. 5 in. x 9.5 in.
Unboxed 002 002: Balance, Analytical.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. x 10 in.
box item
Drawer 16 168 003: Brass weights; various sizes; in wooden with "W 23" stenciled on it.
Scope and Content Note
4.75 in. x 3.25 in. x 1.5 in.
Drawer 16 169 004: Brass weights; various sizes; in wooden with "PCL-5" painted on cover.
Scope and Content Note
4.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 2 in.
Drawer 16 170 005: Brass weights; various sizes; in wooden with "S" on cover and front.
Scope and Content Note
3.75 in. x 1.5 in. x 1.75 in.
Drawer 16 178 006: Circular quartz windows (2).
box item
Drawer 17 199 007: Cone-shaped ceramic dish.
Drawer 17 190 008: Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 191 009: Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 192 010: Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 193 011: Crucible; ceramic.
Drawer 17 204 012: Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 205 013: Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 206 014: Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 207 015: Crucible cover; ceramic.
Drawer 17 208 016: Crucible cover; ceramic.
box item
Drawer 9 031 017: Electrodynamometer; in wooden case.
box item
Drawer 16 171 018: Florescent collection of rocks; in wooden box.
box item
Unboxed 003 019: Galvanometer.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 4 in. x 10.5 in. x 1 ft. 10.5 in.
box item
Drawer 16 172 020: Hydrometer, proof; in round wood container; used for determining alcoholic strength of liquids
Drawer 16 179 021: Hydrometer (uses Brix scale); in box.
Drawer 16 180 022: Hydrometer; 2 - Twaddell no. 2's; in box.
Drawer 16 182 023: Hydrometer; 2 - Twaddell no. 3's; in box.
Drawer 16 181 024: Hydrometer; 2 - Twaddell no. 5's; in box.
box item
Unboxed (in Ladd Library Administrative Offices) 112 025: Kipp Generator; stopper missing.
box item
Drawer 16 183 026: Lactodensimeter; in round wooden container.
Drawer 16 175 027: Metal tool with attached knife and wood handle.
Drawer 16 176 028: Metal tool with attached knife and wood handle.
box item
Drawer 9 032 029: Microscope, Petrographic; part brass; has Bausch and Lomb lenses; in wooden case.
box item
Drawer 17 200 030: Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 201 031: Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 202 032: Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 203 033: Mortar, ceramic.
Drawer 17 194 034: Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "3" is on head.
Drawer 17 195 035: Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "2" is on head.
Drawer 17 196 036: Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "1/0" is on head.
Drawer 17 197 037: Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "1" is on head.
Drawer 17 198 038: Pestle; wood handle with ceramic head; "0" is on head.
box item
Drawer 10 033 039: Refractometer; in wooden case; used for measuring an index of refraction; model patented by Harold Straat, 1937
box item
Drawer 17 184 040: Spectra slide Item 1; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 185 041: Spectra slide Item 6; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 186 042: Spectra slide Item 7; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 187 043: Spectra slide Item 8; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 188 044: Spectra slide Item 18; wood-encased.
Drawer 17 189 045: Spectra slide Item 19; wood-encased.
box item
Drawer 16 177 046: Specific gravity bottle; in box.
Drawer 16 173 047: Thermometer; has Item 1097 printed on it; in wooden container.
Drawer 16 174 048: 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
74 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
1 271 001: Armband; garnet felt with white felt "BC;" owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
box item
Drawer 15 266 001a: Ash tray, metallic gold with Bates seal in center and College Club founded in 1891 printed around the edge; given by Judy Marden, class of class of 1966.
box item
Drawer 19 303 001b: Ash tray, metal edged with image of Coram Library on bottom; belonged to Melvin and Natalie Gulbrandsen, class of 1942. undated
Drawer 19 304 001c: Ash tray, metal edged with image of Coram Library on bottom; belonged to Melvin and Natalie Gulbrandsen, class of 1942. undated
box item
Drawer 7 030 001d: 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
6 294 001e: Baseball mitt; belonged to Donald C. Webster, '41.
box item
Drawer 14 158 002: Bates College Mock Trial ticket, May 4, 1891.
box item
Drawer 6 025 003: Bates megaphone.
Drawer 6 026 004: Bates megaphone.
Drawer 6 027 005: Bates megaphone.
Drawer 6 024 006: Bates megaphone with attached pin, "Fight Bates Fight."
box item
Unboxed 005 007: 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 007a: Bates seal, metal; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Scope and Content Note
4.5 in. in diameter
Drawer 13 313 007b: Bible for nurses; white leather cover; gift of Gail Baumann Karzses,'58. 1955
box item
Drawer 14 241 008: Bobcat, stuffed toy.
box item
Drawer 19 227 009: Bowl used in Rand Hall dining room; cream with a floral design.
box item
Drawer 15 307 009a: Bracelet, with garnet and gold Bates seal. undated
box item
Drawer 19 235 010: Brick with "Bates" engraved on it.
Scope and Content Note
3.5 in. x 1.5 in. x 1 in.
Drawer 19 243 011: Brick with "Bates" engraved on it; may have been used as a paperweight.
Drawer 19 233 012: 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.
box item
Drawer 7 336 012a: Cane, white (wooden) belonging to Charles F. Phillips, former president of Bates College.
Drawer 7 258 012b: Cane (wooden) belonging to Hope Rowe, former member of the class of 1912; gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, class of 1936.
Drawer 7 028 013: Cane inscribed with "Bates '98 R.H.T." which belonged to Ralph H. Tukey,'98.
Drawer 7 254 014: Cane inscribed with "J.F.H. Bates '02;" probably belonged to John Frederick Hamlin, class of 1902.
Drawer 7 234 015: China holder with print of Hathorn Hall; gift of Kenneth Russell, class of 1960.
box item
Drawer 13 358 015a: Class ring of 1940; gold with garnet stone; owned by Ruth E. Hawkins Sullivan, class of 1940; gift of Vicki Sullivan.
box item
Drawer 15 165 016: Class ring of 1945; gold with garnet stone; given by Barbara Hainsworth St. John, class of 1945.
box item
Drawer 14 244 017: Cloth tote bag with picture of bobcat and "I'm a Bobcat Buddy" printed on it.
box item
Drawer 6 023 018: Cornet used by Levi Washington Ballard who organized the Maine State Seminary Band, later named the Bates College Band, 1861.
box item
Drawer 15 163 019: Cowbell with "Bates '60" painted on it.
Drawer 15 277 019a: Cuff links, metallic gold with Bates insignia; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
box item
Drawer 19 228 020: Dish; white with gold edge and print of Hathorn Hall in center.
box item
Drawer 15 259 020a: 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.
box item
Drawer 8 363 020b: Football from the Garcelon field rededication ceremony; signed by the Bates trustees, 2010
box item
Drawer 14 327 020c: Football, small leather; "Bates Football Team 1925; Capt. Joe Folsom and 10 others" written on it; gift of Jim Alden, class of 1968
box item
Drawer 3 012 021: Gavel block, marble; inscribed "PIAERIA."
Scope and Content Note
10 in. x 4 in. x 3 in.
Drawer 3 013 022: Gavel block, marble; inscribed "POLYMNIA."
Scope and Content Note
10.5 in. x 8 in. x 3 in.
Drawer 3 014 023: Gavel block, marble; inscribed "Presented by '93;"(Eurosophia).
Scope and Content Note
12 in. x 6 in. x 3 in.
Drawer 3 011 024: Gavel presented to Stanley E. Howard by Piaeria, May 13, 1910.
Drawer 3 010 025: Gavel presented to Guy V. Aldrich, President 1906-07, from Eurosophia.
box item
Drawer 19 372 025a: Hockey puck; garnet and black "B" and "Friends of Bates Athletics" on front; "Bates Old Pucks Hockey" in white letters on back. 2011
box item
Drawer 13 375 025b: Key presented to E. Robert Kenney by Lawrence W. Miles of the Olin Foundation upon the dedication of the Olin Arts Center.
Drawer 13 121 026: 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 026a: 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
box item
Drawer 8 350 026b: Laundry case; canvased covered card board made by Kwik-Pak; used for mailing laundry; belonged to Anne L. LaRocque, class of 1954; gift of Annelisa J. Wagner '78. ca. 1954
box item
Drawer 14 153 027: Leather strap with garnet "B" attached to it.
box item
Drawer 13 125 028: Membership card-Associated Golf Club of Bates College, 1926.
box item
Drawer 15 162 029: Mug, white and garnet; with Bates pennant printed on it.
box item
Drawer 14 157 030: Murad Cigarettes card-college series 126-150; has Bates banner and seal.
box item
Drawer 13 312 030a: Nurse figurine, metal; gift of Gail Baumann Karzses,'58. undated
box item
Drawer 9 293 030b: Paddle, wooden; drawings on one side and several signatures on reverse; most likely used as part of Varsity Club initiation; belonged to Donald C. Webster,'41.
box item
Drawer 19 231 031: Paper weight; glass with photo of Hathorn Hall.
Drawer 19 232 032: Paper weight; glass with Bates seal.
Drawer 19 242 033: Paper weight; glass with photos of Alfred W. Anthony and Roger Williams Hall.
Drawer 19 334 033a: Paperweight, glass; with drawing of a scene from Bates vs Bowdoin football game of Oct. 29, 1898 showing William A. Saunders '99 with the ball and a score of Bates 6 and Bowdoin 0. Undated
Drawer 19 273 033b: Paperweight, white marble; engraved with initials of Phi Beta Kappa; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Scope and Content Note
4.5 in. x 6.5 in.
box item
2 099 034: Parasol with '90 on it; carried in alumni parades; given by Jennie L. Pratt, class of 1890.
2 100 035: Parasol with '90 on it; carried in alumni parades.
box item
Drawer 7 029 036: Peace pipe from early 1900's used during class day ceremonies.
Scope and Content Note
1 ft. 10 in.
box item
Drawer 8 348 036a: Plate, Wedgewood; light red and white with image of Bates chapel and Parker Hall in center; gift of Priscilla Hatch Stred '55.
Drawer 8 349 036b: Plate, Wedgewood; light red and white with image of Bates chapel and Parker Hall in center; gift of Priscilla Hatch Stred '55.
Drawer 8 362 036c: Plate, Wedgewood china; light red and white with image of Chapel and Parker Hall in the center; "first edition" stamped on the back; belonged to Clinton M. Osborn '33; gift of Robert Zimdahl
box item
Drawer 15 278 036d: Pocket knife, metallic gold with Bates insignia; owned by Harry W. Rowe, class of 1912.
Drawer 15 167 037: Refrigerator magnet made from the remnants of a compact sold at Bates bookstore; given by Barbara Hainsworth St. John, class of 1945.
box item
Drawer 11 038 038: Sculpture, sterling silver designed and executed by Fay Golya of Augusta; received the 1973 Maine State Arts Award which was presented to Bates College.
box item
Drawer 14 253 039: 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 039a: Silver metal napkin ring with inscription "JY Stanton;" gift of Ruth Rowe Wilson, class of 1936.
box item
Drawer 19 230 040: Spoon, silver with "Bates '94" engraved on handle.
Drawer 19 229 041: Spoon, silver from J.B. Commons dated 1930; gift of Professor Richard Tuthill, class of 1933.
box item
Drawer 15 274 041a: Tie clasp with initials "HWR," silver; owned by Harry W. Rowe.
box item
Drawer 19 305 041b: Transfer, of Bates bobcat, Bates seal and "Bates.", undated
box item
Drawer 13 306 041c: Transfers; package of small garnet and white Bates pennants. undated
box item
Drawer 4 019 042: 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 4 018 043: Trowel; used by the class of 1910 in planting its Ivy (June 1909); presented by Mabel Eaton.
box item
Drawer 13 149 044: 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 13 122 045: Watch fob; gold Bates insignia pin attached to black ribbon.
MC098/12: Art, ca. 1863, 1915-1917, n.d.
11 items
Scope and Content Note
This seris contains drawings and hand-colored photographs of the Bates College campus and of Professor Jonathan Stanton. Also includes a series of pen and ink drawings done by Louis Jordan '15 for inclusion in the 1915 Mirror.
Organization and Arrangement
Alphabetical by title.
box item
9 340 001: Jordan, Louis Comedy; pen and ink drawing done for inclusion in the Mirror; unpublished. 1915
1 item
Scope and Content Note
14 in. x 11.25 in.
9 341 002: Jordan, Louis Decs; pen and ink drawing done for inclusion in the Mirror; published. 1915
1 item
Scope and Content Note
14 in. x 11.25 in.
9 342 003: Jordan, Louis Exhibitions; pen and ink drawing done for inclusion in the Mirror; published. 1915
1 item
Scope and Content Note
14 in. x 11.25 in.
9 252 004: Howard, A. E. Hathorn Hall; charcoal and wash on board. undated
1 item
Scope and Content Note
23 in. x 18 in.
9 250 005: Brackett, J. Raymond Jonathan Y. Stanton standing by his freshman dormitory at Bowdoin College; hand-colored photograph. 1917
1 item
Scope and Content Note
7.5 in. x 5.5 in.
9 251 006: Brackett, J. Raymond Jonathan Y. Stanton standing by the Bowdoin College chapel; hand-colored photograph. 1917
1 item
Scope and Content Note
17.5 in. x 11.5 in.
9 248 007: Randall, Asa Grant Mt. David; charcoal on board. undated
1 item
Scope and Content Note
14 in. x 11 in.
9 249 008: Brackett, N. Louise Wood Mt. David; graphite on board; done while a teacher at the Maine State Seminary. ca. 1863
1 item
Scope and Content Note
8.5 in. x 13 in.
9 343 009: Jordan, Louis The Mirror 1915; pen and ink drawing done for inclusion in the Mirror; published. 1915
Scope and Content Note
14 in. x 11.25 in.
9 344 010: Jordan, Louis Musical Clubs; pen and ink drawing done for inclusion in the Mirror; published. 1915
Scope and Content Note
14 in. x 11.25 in.
9 345 011: Jordan, Louis The Student; pen and ink drawing done for inclusion in the Mirror; unpublished. 1915
Scope and Content Note
14 in. x 11.25 in.
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Page author: Jim Hart
Date: 12/09/2007


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