Rice Institute John W. Gardner award medallion in original presentation box.

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: 1912 - 2022

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

Bronze medallion in relief. The front of the medallion consists of an image of William Marsh Rice as depicted in his statue and perimeter text reading "The John W. Gardner Award The Rice Institute." The back of the medalliion is featureless. This award is given to a graduate student with the best dissertation in the Social Sciences. There is no information regarding original owner or donor. Item is located in its original brown leather presentation box.