Rice Institute Ralph Budd Award medallion in original black leather presentation box, 1935 - 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: 1935 - 1962

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

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 black leather presentation box.