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Sterling silver Owl watch fob with dangling chevrons and charms, belonging to H. Frank Goss, Jr., class of 1923, 1923

 Item — Box: 39

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: 1923

Creator

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

Sterling silver watch fob with no attached ribbon. Originally belonging to H. Frank Goss, Jr., classof 1923. Watch fob is a large owl medallion with letter "R" on front. Two chevrons dangle from from the medallion. There are three round charms dangling from the chevrons with a relief of a winged shoe, signifying track team, one each bronze, silver and gold. Item donated by Frank H. Goss, May 5, 1997. Item is found in a box identified with "H. Fran Goss, class of 1923, 1. Sterliing Silver "Owl" watch fob."

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586