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Blue Ribbon Award presented to Mary Washington College band. A distinct novelty for the times, the all-girl marching band, under the direction of Ronald W. Faulkner, participated in parades and competitions all over the Virginia commonwealth.

Purple velvet hood with lilac satin lining.
James Farmer was appointed as Commonwealth Professor of History at Mary Washington College in 1985. His rich, resonant voice and gift of storytelling enthralled students and faculty. With…

Academic Regalia in royal blue with black velvet trim down the center and on the sleeves.

Black gown with purple, velvet trim down the center and on the sleeves. The hood is white with light blue satin lining. The hood was presented to President Simpson from Mary Washington College to complete his regalia for the institution's 1st…

This item was massed produced in the 14th century to be bought by those making a pilgrimage to Canterbury. The icon represents Sir Thomas of Canterbury who was murdered by knights loyal to King Henry II.

Small shield-shaped item with raised emblem in the center.

One rectangle pin, white with red lettering, "Family Weekend." Smaller square pin, red, white, and blue with lettering, "Family Weekend, 2008." These pins represent the tradition of welcoming families to the college's campus each fall for activities…

Two pennants, one small and one large made of navy felt with white lettering, "University of Mary Washington." These items represent the institution's name change from "Mary Washington College" to University of Mary Washington" in 2004.

Cream color baseball-style cap with navy lettering, "University of Mary Washington." This item represents memorabilia from the change of the institution's name from "Mary Washington College" to "University of Mary Washington" in 2004.

Circle pin with clasp on back- "Virginia's Next Great University." This item is part of the memorabilia of the name change from Mary Washington College to University of Mary Washington in 2004.