2 gold Southwest Conference diving award pendants (1937 and 1938), originally belonging to Butler Perryman, class of 1939, 1939

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: 1939

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

2 identical gold pendants presented to Butler Perryman, class of 1939, for diving competitions in 1937 and 1938. The pendants are small and rectangular, with the front showing a trophy and unidentifiable shape in relief along with the words "Southwest Conference Association." The backs are engraved identically, except for the date, with "Swimming 1938 (or 1937) Fancy Diving 1st Place." There is no information regarding donor. Items are located within an envelope identified with "Butler Perryman, class of 1939. 2 Diving award pendants, 1937 and 1938."