Idler's Club pins (2), gold with inset pearls, owl attached to "I" with gold chain, one belonging to James L. Autrey, Jr., ca. 1920.
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)
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
2 gold Idler's Club pins with inset pearls. These pins are an owl attached to the letter "R" by a small chain. One was originally owned by James L. Autrey, Jr., and the other belonged to "an old beau, now dead". Donated by Allie May Autrey (Mrs. Edward W. Kelley), class of 1925 in 1975. Locarted within a box with a written description of the item on top.
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu