Watch fob, black ribbon with silver owl medallion and dangling chevrons, belonging to J.T. Lee Haltom, 1917

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: 1917

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

File Plan

Mr. Haltom is mentioned in the 1916 and 1917 Campaniles as being a member of the Freshman class. In the 1918 Campanile, he is mentioned as a member of the "R" Association. In the 1919 Campanile there is an "Honor Roll" page, and Lee Haltom is listed. In the 1920 Campanile, there is mention of a "Haltom" being toasted with others who lost their lives in World War I. Item is located in a rectangular "J.J. Sweeney Jewelry Co." box, with "Haltom" written on the top and additional details on the bottom.