Silver demitasse spoon used at first banquet in first Residential Hall when it opened , 1912

Item — Box: 44

Staff Only

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

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

Additional Description

General

Silver demitasse spoon with the Rice Institute academic shield engraved on the front of the handle and "Rice Institute" engraved on the back. Information cards accompanying this item describe it as having been used at the first banquet in the Commons of the first Residential Hall when it opened in 1912. The item was previously owned by Herbert Wray Wilber, class of 1916, who is described as having "waited tables" at this banquet as a Freshman in 1912. Mr. Wilber went on to (teach?) at Kent State College in Ohio and donated this item on April 17, 1963. Located in a brown felt pouch within a box identified with "Demitasse Spoon" and a synopsis of the above description.