Association of Rice Alumni Distinguished Service medal, duplicate of that awarded to James Baker, III , 1991

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: 1991

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 Association of Rice Alumni Distinguished Service Award. This item is described by an accompanying note, dated June 14, 1991, as a "duplicate of gold medal that was given to James Baker." Mr. Baker was the Commencement Speaker at Rice University's 1991 graduation ceremony. The medal's front is in relief with an image depicting Lovett Hall and perimeter text "Association of Rice Alumni, For Distinguished Service." The back is featureless. According to a handwritten note included with this item, it was sent to Woodson by someone named Jackie. The item is located within a box identified with "Duplicate of gold medal given to James Baker when he spoke at 1991 Commencement."