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Memorabilia

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Collected objects of various kinds with historical, personal, or locational interest, used generally.

Found in 79 Collections and/or Records:

Box 67: Memory Books and Essay Contest, 1996

 Item — Box U109.11.0067: Series U109.11 [Barcode: U186023305788]
Identifier: U109.11.0067
Abstract

This box contains a memory book and memory cards from 1996 detailing alumae's positive memories of the institution and a 1996 essay contesting in which the children of students participated in describing why they loved their mother.

Dates: 1996

Box 80: Pins, Badges, and Ribbons

 File — Box D096.0080: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289110]
Identifier: D096.13.0080
Abstract

This box contains a large amount of pins, badges, and ribbons from various events and square dancing groups. These include: "Dudes 'n' Darlins"; "Cypress Twirlers"; "Wheel and Whirl"; "Keystones"; "Honey Bees"; "Butterfield Backtrackers"; "El Toro Swingers"; "Tip Toppers"; "Levis and Laces"; "Desert Sidewinders"; "Crackers and Crumbs"; "Lace 'n' Leather"; "Boll Weevils"; "Merrymakers Anaheim"; and "Roll'n Hobos".

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 83: Cloth Banners and Pins

 File — Box D096.0083: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289144]
Identifier: D096.13.0083
Abstract

This box contains several pieces of memorabilia, including: cloth banners; a clock that says "Time to Square Dance"; a large square of (possibly silk) cloth with pictures of square dancers; two large pieces of cloth with dozens of pins attached to them.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 87: Pins, Badges, and Ribbons

 File — Box D096.0087: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289267]
Identifier: D096.13.0087
Abstract

This box contains pins, ribbons, and badges, including: "4th Annual Square Wheels"; "Nite Owl"; "Float the Float"; "Dancing Bears"; "Coffee Grinders Summer Fun"; "Mad for Marv"; "Holland America Westours"; "9th Aloha State Square Dance Convention 1973"; and "Show Off".

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 90: Peggy Lewis Scrapbook

 File — Box D096.0090: Series D096.06 [Barcode: U186023289314]
Identifier: D096.06.0090
Abstract

This box contains Peggy Lewis's Folk Dance Scrapbook (with some water damage), and a long black ribbon with Peggy's pins on it.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 92: Memorabilia

 File — Box D096.0092: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289380]
Identifier: D096.13.0092
Abstract Box 92 contains two (2) painted wooden blocks showing dancing couples; a glass-fronted plaque presented to Doc and Kris Litchman who founded the Wagon Wheels square dancing group; a framed pressed leather decoration that says "Joy" and "Love" with dancing figures in the middle made by Frank Zahrtman; five (5) plastic license-plate-esque decorations from various Chicago-area square dancing groups; a plaque with a silver spur in it, given to Lloyd Shaw for his contributions to square dancing;...
Dates: 1850-2007

Box 94: Pins and Ribbons

 File — Box D096.0094: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289364]
Identifier: D096.13.0094
Abstract

This box contains pins and ribbons, including: "Dancing Bears", "Wheels Chains Walnut", "Disneyland's Country Spectacular", "Whittier Tanglefeet", "Snow Bunny", "Corn Huskers", and "Grin-N-Square It Spaghetti Stomp".

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 95: Memorabilia

 File — Box D096.0095: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289356]
Identifier: D096.13.0095
Abstract This box contains four (4) cassette tapes, mostly of square dance music; one (1) large piece of fabric covered in square dancing pins; a copy of the Joint Resolution signed by Ronald Reagan designating Square Dancing as the National Folk Dance for 1982-1983; a small blue glass ashtray from the 13th National Square Dance Convention; a small wooden Member plaque for the Western Square Dance Association; several small flags; one (1) black and gold fabric flag that says "Happy Squares"; and one...
Dates: 1850-2007

Box 96: Awards and Memorabilia, bulk: 1950 - 2012

 File — Box D030.0096: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186022713598]
Identifier: D030.07.0096
Abstract Box contains various memorabilia such as two promotional pocket knives and a key chain for the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts, an undescripive dance medal, a magnet, one 7 inch vinyl titled "His name is Wonderful" by Merril Womach, Gwen Bowen's award for Notable American Woman 2002 from The American Biographical Institute, and a postcard in a plastic frame. Also housing 2 lapel pins - Member, Certified By Test To Teach and 10 Years, U.S.A. Dance Caravan; 1 medal on crimson and gold lanyard...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Box 118: Framed Objects, 1950 - 2007

 File — Box D030.0118: Series D030.07 [Barcode: U186023244819]
Identifier: D030.07.0118
Abstract

This box contains framed art and photographs, and awards/plaques for the following: Denver Public Schools, National Dance Week 2007; Joanne's Dance Studio 2006; Dance Teacher Award 2004.

Dates: 1950 - 2007