Rice University Semicentennial Medal of Honor presented to William Vermillion Houston for distinction in Physics, 1962

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: 1962

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

Given in the Rice semi-centennial year of 1962, this medal of honor was given to William Vermillion Houston for distinction in Physics. The medal is large, round and gold-colored, with remnants of original blue/silver ribbon remaining. In relief on the front is the Rice shield with text around the perimeter "Rice University Semicentennial Medal of Honor." In relief on the back is an image of Lovett Hall and text "Awarded to" and "For Distinction In" with fields below for the engraved name of the recipient and discipline. Around the perimeter is the text "William Marsh Rice University 1912-1962." There is no information regarding donor. Item is located in an envelope identified as "William Vermillion Houston Medals, Semicentennial Medal of Honor"