Cast bronze paperweight, President's club, Rice academic shield, originally belonging to Robert DeVoe Burleson, class of 1943, 1970

Item — Box: 54

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: 1970

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

Heavy cast bronze paperweight, octangonal, bearing relief image of the Rice academic shield. One side face is engraved with "President's Clu.b" The shield image is distinguished by the two sides of the shield being slightly bowed inwards. The envelope in which this item is found mentions Robert Devoe Burleson, class of 1943, presumably the original owner. The donation date unknown. Item is located in an envelope identified with the above descriptions.