Souvenirs (Keepsakes)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Alta Merle Ricks Papers
Alta Merle Ricks (1905-2005) was a benefactress for the Ricks School of Gifted Children.Her generosity supported the Ricks Center building project and an endowment fund. She was a regular visitor to the school and attended many events. This collection contains items collected and created by Ricks, unconnected to the school, including family photographs, personal paintings, and various trophies and awards.
Box 5, Decorative Items and Souvenirs
Box 5 contains items owned and collected by Alta Merle Ricks. Items include decorative vase and bowl, a selective service medal for her husband, jewelry made by students of Ricks Center, a VHS from televangelist Robert Schuller, and decorative Chinese souvenirs.
Box 9, Basket and KU Belt, bulk: 1976 - 1987
Box 9 contains a basket embroidered with "AMR." Within this basket are items collected by Ricks including port of call pins for her and her husband, a bottle opener, and a belt with a Kansas University buckle.
Memorabilia
This series contains physical memorabilia objects collected by Alta Merle Ricks. Items include a basket and port of call pin, decorative souvenirs, a selective service medal, and a VHS.