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Gold Pocket Watch, with pocket knife dangle, commemorating Rice U. vs. Colorado U. Cotton Bowl Grid Classic, Jan. 1, 1938.

 Item — Box: 39

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912 - 2022

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Gold Gruen "Ultra Verithin" pocket watch with gold-tone pocket knife dangle. The back of the watch is engraved with text: "Rice vs. Coloado U., Second Cotton Bowl Grid Classic, Quincy Couger G. Rice, Dallas, Tex., Jan. 1, 1938." There is no information regarding original owner or donor. Located within a box identified with the item's description.

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586