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Ivory gavel with brass ring circulating the width of the head. Inscription reads, "Presented to the Honorable Daniel F. Cohalan Supreme Court of the State of New York by the Napper Tandy Club."

Carved gavel from the wood of a Chestnut tree on Fauquier Street that by legend is said to have been planted by George Washington. This gavel was presented to Dr. Edward Alvey Jr., for use in conducting faculty meetings, by Miss Mildred B.…

Four pocket patches of assorted sizes each with the Mary Washington College Seal of a Spinning Wheel and Torch. The symbolism is among Mary Washington's oldest icons. "Pro Deo Domo Patria" or "For God, Home, and Country" is the College's motto. In…

Green felt goat emblem trimmed in orange thread. There are two identical goat emblems in the collection. These emblems represent the "Goat" in the rivalry between the Devil/Goat distinctions. This campus tradition began in 1926-1927 and pitted the…

Foam statuette eagle, with "MWC" on eagle's chest. The image of an eagle was advocated as a mascot because of both patriotic symbolism and ornithological appropriateness to the University's geographic area. The eagle, as a mascot, became official in…

Blue and white felt emblem with the initials "Y.W.C.A." The Young Women's Christian Association was organized on campus one month after the school opened in 1911. This organization sponsored various activities such as receptions, birthday parties,…

Toy-size, blue plastic footballs (3) with lettering, "MWC'S Undefeated Football Team."
Homecoming Weekend was designed to be a reunion celebration for alumni who graduated within the last ten years. Various dorms sponsored a variety of activities.

Rectangular block with band/orchestra negative image inlay. This block would have been used to hand-print invitations or flyers.

Wooden oval plaque with Lazer engraved eagle and lettering, " MWC Intercollegiate Track and Field."

The Silver Betty Lamp is a symbol of learning. The design is of Dutch origin and was used as late as 1790 for lighting spaces. The dangling hook is made to straighten for hanging on nails or rope. This lamp was presented to the E. Lee Trinkle Library…