"Walking Owl" athletic logo pendant, 14k gold.
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
14k gold pendant of the ca. 1943-1952 "Walking Owl" athletic logo. This depicts an owl wearing what looks like a sailor's cap and wearing a sweater with the letter "R" on the front. Pendant is 2-dimensional but lightly in relief. Though the logo hails from the 1940's-50's, the pendant and it's box and price tag ($72.95) look considerably newer than that. There is no information regarding original owner, donor or date. Item is located in a gray felt jewelry box.
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