Medals associated with Harvard University, 1822-1922
Overview
A collection of Harvard-associated medals assembled by the Harvard University Archives. Each medal holds one of a number of possible functions: some commemorate events, some are awards for academic or athletic accomplishments, some designate membership in an organization or office held.
Dates
- Creation: 1822-1922
Extent
0.35 cubic feet1 boxes
34 items : medals
Medals were struck for one of a number of possible purposes: some medals commemorate events, some medals are awards for academic or athletic accomplishments, and some medals designate membership in an organization or office held.
Acquisition Information
This is an artificial collection of medals assembled by the Harvard University Archives. The medals originate both from their recipients and from at least one artificial collection.
- Accession 10579, 9 medals in lucite block presumed awarded to Butterfield, received 1985 October 3
- Accession 10651, 4 medals awarded to Kane, received 1986 January 17
- Accession 14281, all other medals listed in this inventory, received 2001 February 28
Inventory update
This document last updated 2016 Feburary 17.
- Title
- Medals associated with Harvard University, 1822-1922 : an inventory
- Author
- Harvard University Archives
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hua03001
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.
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