1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry commemorative clear lucite paperweight, 2 of 2,

Item — Box: 66

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

Clear lucite block, approx. 3.5" w x 4" tall x 1.25" thick. A vial of liquid Fullerene ("Buckyballs") is embedded in the block. The back face has a white imprinted image of a buckyball and the bottom has an embedded canted blue plaque that states "1996 Nobel Prize In Chemistry Rice University." Item includes a note card that states, in part, "Given to dignitaries and those special donors, etc." and "Buckyballs in vial." Item is located within a cardboard simulated wood box.