Watch fob, black ribbon with silver owl medallion and dangling chevrons, belonging to Oliver R. Potts, 1912 - 1915

Item — Box: 39

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 - 1915

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

Watch fob with black ribbon and sterling silver Owl medallion. Medallion has letter "R" on front, with letters "CAPT" engraved below. Two chevrons dangle from from the medallion. There are three charms dangling from the chevrons, representing football, baseball and track. Oliver R. Garnett is mentioned in the 1916 Campanile several times, and is noted as having been the baseball team captain in 1913 and the football team captain in 1914. The first mention is of him on the 1912 Football team. He is not mentioned within the 1916 senior class. There is no information found regarding the donor. Item is located in an original J.J. Sweeney Jewelry Co. Box with the name "Garnett" on the top and additional details written on the back.