Memorabilia Collection, University, TBD | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

By Weddington, Daniel

Printer-friendly |

Collection Overview

Title: Memorabilia Collection, University, TBD

Extent: 9.07 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 02/24/2004

Subjects: Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College (1930-1948), Eastern Kentucky University

Scope and Contents of the Materials

EKU memorabilia

Subject/Index Terms

Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College (1930-1948)
Eastern Kentucky University

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Box 5],
[Box 6],
[Box 7],
[Box 8],
[Box 9],
[Box 10],
[Box 11],
[Box 12],
[Box 13],
[Box 14],
[Box 15],
[Box 16],
[Box 17],
[Box 18],
[Item 1: University Status Pen, 24 Feb 1966],
[Item 2: J.C. Powell Dedication Trowel, 1972],
[Item 3: Robert R. Martin Groundbreaking Shovel, 1960-1976],
[All]

Box 1

Folder 1: Diploma Cover: Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College diploma cover.
Folder 2: Planners: Student planner books for 2004-2005 and 2006-2006 academic years.
Folder 3: Athletic Signs: Athletic signs displaying "Maroon Mania" and "Florida Luvs the Colonels"
Folder 4: License Plates: License plates displaying "If you can read this, thank a teacher."
Folder 5: Athletics: Ticket stubs, press passes, season schedules, art work, and other memorabilia related to Eastern Kentucky University athletics.
Folder 6: Miscellaneous: Programs, invitations, registration cards, greeting cards, and other memorabilia related to Eastern Kentucky University people and events. Subjects include: radio programs, school dances, social events, honors presentations, and dining.
Folder 7: Model Laboratory School Letter, 1951

Box 2

Item 1: Seal Presses: Eastern Kentucky State College and Eastern Kentucky University seal presses

Box 3

Item 1: Various E Letters: Embroidered "E" letters.
Item 2: Marching Band Overlay: Eastern Kentucky University marching band overlay with an embroidered E.

Box 4

Item 1: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Plaque
Item 2: United States Army Honorary Recruiter Award Plaque
Item 3: Photo plaque of EKU Vice President Joseph R. Schwendeman
Item 4: Teacher Education Plaque
Item 5: Mary King Burrier Collection Plaque
Item 6: Vice President for Administration Plaque

Box 5

Item 1: Autographed Football, 4 Oct 1969: Autographed football from opening game, October 4, 1969, between Eastern Kentucky University and Austin Peay.
Item 2: Earle B. Combs Mini-bats: 3 Earle B. Combs signature Louisville Slugger mini-bats
Item 3: EKU T-Shirts: 2 Eastern Kentucky University t-shirts

Box 6

Item 1: Cuff Links and Tie Tack: Milestone cuff links and tie tack given to Earle B. Combs.
Item 2: 54 Things to do at EKU Cards: Deck of cards produced by Eastern Kentucky University Student Government Association displaying "54 Things to do at EKU."
Item 3: Military Buttons
Item 4: EKU Alumni Association Pioneer Pins: Eastern Kentucky University Alumni Association Pioneer pins.
Item 5: Plate Etching for Men's Dorm: Plate etching for mens' dormitory at Eastern Kentucky State College.
Item 6: EKU Plaque: Eastern Kentucky University plaque.
Item 7: Football, 25 Sep 1976: Autographed football from September 25, 1976, game between Eastern Kentucky University and East Tennessee State University.
Item 8: Football, 1967: Autographed football from 1967 Grantland Rice Bowl Mideast Championship between Eastern Kentucky University and Ball State.

Box 7

Tray 1

Item 1: Teachers College Cap: Eastern Kentucky Teachers college cap.
Item 2: Embroidered and decorated EKU "E": Embroidered letter "E" decorated with Eastern Stadium Fund pins.
Item 3: Embroidered "E": Embroidered letter "E" with swim team decoration.

Tray 2

Item 1: Signed Football, 1937: Football from 1937 Homecoming game between Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College and Union.
Item 2: Autographed Football, 1974: Autographed football from 1974 Ohio Valley Conference championship.

Box 8

Tray 1

Item 1: EKU Poker Set, 1997: Eastern Kentucky University commemorative poker set.
Item 2: Commemorative Decanter, 1974: Commemorative vase for the 1974 Eastern Kentucky University Alumni Association Centennial Club.

Tray 2

Item 1: Architecture Honor Award, 2 Nov 1973: Honor award from the Kentucky Society of Architects of the American Institute of Architects for architectural design of the Powell Building.

Tray 3

Item 1: Large EKU Seal: Larger Eastern Kentucky University seal.
Item 2: Eastern Kentucky State College Seals: 2 Smaller Eastern Kentucky State College seals.

Box 9

Tray 1: EKU Buttons

Eastern Kentucky University related buttons; primarily related to athletics.

Tray 2

Item 1: EKU Medalion: Bronze medallion with Ruric Roark and Robert Breck and the dates, 1874-1906 in resin. It is in a case made to fit with Mary Katherine Ingles name embossed on the case and the resin.
Item 2: EKSNS Silver Spoon: East Kentucky State Normal School silver spoon.
Item 3: Eastern Teachers College, stamp: Eastern Teachers College block stamp.
Item 4: EKU Keychain: Eastern Kentucky University Keychain proofs.
Item 5: EKU Centennial paper weight: Die cut paperweight belonging to William J. Moore commemorating Eastern Kentucky University centennial.
Item 6: Decorative door knob.: Decorative door knob displaying the Kentucky state seal.
Item 7: Danville Campus Promotional Ball: Eastern Kentucky University Danville Campus promotional ball.
Item 8: Promotional Ball: Healthy you! At EKU promotional ball.
Item 9: Football good luck coin: 1954 Eastern Kentucky State football "Good Luck" coin.
Item 11: J.C. Powell Signature Stamp

Tray 3

Item 1: Souvenir Miniature Football, 1996: Eastern Kentucky University souvenir miniature football.
Item 2: EKSNS Freshman Beanies: Freshmen beanies from Eastern Kentucky State Normal School 1942 and 1944 classes.
Item 3: EKU Mugs: Team EKU mug.

Box 10

Item 1: Miami Classic Basketball, 1984: Autographed basketball from 1983-84 Miami Masonic Classic.
Item 2: Souvenir Miniature Basketball: Eastern Kentucky University souvenir miniature basketball.
Item 3: EKU Miniature "Matter of Pride" Football: Eastern Kentucky University souvenir miniature "Matter of Pride" football.

Box 11

Item 1: EKU Clown Figurine

Box 12

Mortar boards

Box 13

University pennants and banners

Box 14

Item 1: Large Eastern Pennant
Item 2: Kentucky Intercollegiate Swimming Champs Banner
Item 3: Paper American Flag on a Stick, 1996: Flag carried at the Atlanta Summer Olympics by Aimee Breedan.

Box 15

Item 1: Arlington Dinner Plate
Item 2: Keen Johnson Student Union Building Decorative Plate: 2 plates.
Item 3: Coates Administration Building Decorative Plate
Item 4: Earle Combs Decorative Plate
Item 5: Eastern Kentucky State College President's Plate: 3 plates.

Box 16

Item 1: Tangerine Bowl Sports Jacket, 1955: From Don Feltner.

Box 17

Tray 1

Item 1: EKU Trucker Hat, 1971

Box 18

Item 1: J.C. Powell Academic Gown and Hood: Doctor of Education, black with light blue stripes and collar.
Item 2: William F. O'Donnell Academic Gown: Black with three stripes on the sleeves.
Item 3: Hood with Purple Trim and Red Lining: Presumed to be President O'Donnell's hood from his 1943 honorary degree from Transylvania University.
Item 4: Purple Eastern Hoods: 2 identical hoods, likely philosophy.
Item 5: White Eastern Hood
Item 6: Louie Nunn's Honorary Degree Hood, 1968: For his Eastern Doctor of Laws degree.
Item 7: Baseball Letter Sweater, ca. 1935: Sweater belonging to Herman Moore who graduated in 1936. (2021-004)

Item 1: University Status Pen, 24 Feb 1966

Commemorative display containing Governor Edward T. Breathitt General Assembly Pen used to sign House Bill 238 designating Eastern Kentucky State College as a university (located on wall in Library 126).

Item 2: J.C. Powell Dedication Trowel, 1972

located on 12/06/05

Item 3: Robert R. Martin Groundbreaking Shovel, 1960-1976

Groundbreaking shovel used by President Martin during his administration.

Donovan Building (August 18, 1960), Ault Building (December 26, 1960), Case Addition (March 4, 1961), Alumni Coliseum (June 1, 1961), Bert Combs (February 1963), Todd & Dupree (February 20, 1963), Dorm No. 5 (1965), Edward T. Breathitt- March 21, 1966- Robert R. Martin, Science Building (Sic. June 17, 1966), Home Economics (December 19, 1966), Girls Dorm # 6 (May 26, 1967), Boys Dorm # 9 (July 5, 1967), Football Stadium (March 21, 1968) (Louis Nunn & President R. Martin), Homecoming (November 2, 1968), Classroom Building # 2 (November 23, 1968), Members of legislation( the rest of the text is unintelligible) (November 23, 1968), Student Service Center (November 23, 1968), A.B. Carter (June 16, 1969), Wallace Building (August 6, 1969), Presnell Building (May 22, 1972), Conference Center Arlington (June 16, 1972), Stratton Building (October 11, 1972), Rowlett Building (September 30, 1974), Campbell Building (October 28, 1974), Perkins Building (March 24, 1976), Greg Adams (April 21, 1976), May Lodge (June 18, 1976), Brewer Building, Jones Building, Carter Building, Palmer Hall, Mattox Hall, Sidney Clay Hall, Martin Hall, Brockton, Vickers Village, Telford Hall, Keene Hall, Married Students Apt., Combs Hall, Married Students Apt. (2), Century Club- Meditation Chapel, Donaldson Service Complex-Gentry Building- L.O. Martin Building- Black Building- Middleton Rail & Coal- Gabbard Building, Walters Hall, Boys Dorm # 8.