Rice Institute Ralph Budd Award medallion in original brown leather presentation box., 1935 - 1960

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: 1935 - 1960

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

Rice Institute Ralph Budd Award medallion, large, round, bronze. This award was established in 1935 by Ralph Budd, an early 20th century railroad executive, and is given annually for the best Ph.D. thesis in Engineering. The medallion's front is in relief and shows an image of the Mechanical Engineering building and campanile, and the text "The Ralph Budd Award The Rice Institute" around the perimeter. There is no information regarding original owner or donor. The item is located in its original brown leather presentation box.