2 "Willy's Statue" commemorative coins, silver-colored metal, 2010

Item — Box: 46

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: 2010

Creator

From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)

Access Restrictions

This material is available for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Boxes 1-25, 27-30, 32, 35-37, 39, 43, 44, 46-52, 54, 56-58, 60-62, 64, 67-128, as well as all unboxed and oversize items are stored onsite mostly in the vault at the Woodson Research Center.

Boxes 26, 31, 33, 34, 38, 40-42, 45, 53, 55, 59, 63, 65, and 66 stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Silver-colored metal commemorative coins for the 80th anniversary of "Willy's Statue" These are very lightweight, possibly polished aluminum. On one side, in relief, is an image of Willy's stature with the number 80 superimposed on it, with text above and below "Willy's Statue 1930-2010." On the other side, in relief, is the Rice academic shield with text above and below "Rice University Centennial 1912-2012." There is no information regarding original owner or donor. Item is located within an envelope identifed with "2 Willy's Statue 80th Anniversary coins."