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Johns Hopkins University artifacts collection

 Collection
Identifier: COLL-0001

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of various objects related to Johns Hopkins University history, including jewelry, pins, patches, stickers, medals, coins, collectibles, awards, sports memorabilia, and more dating from approximately 1876 to the 2000s.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1876-2000s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical / Historical

This is an artificially assembled collection, so no biographical or historical note is required.

Extent

35.29 Cubic Feet (8 record center cartons, 2 letter size document boxes, 7 flat boxes (15.5 x 12 x 3 inches), 5 flat boxes (25 x 21 x 3 inches), 1 flat box (11 x 9 x 3 inches), 1 flat box (21 x 17 x 3.5 inches), 1 flat boxes (19 x 14.75 x 3 inches), 1 flat box (15.5 x 10.5 x 3 inches), 4 cardfile boxes (12.5 x 8.5 x 5.25 inches), 1 oversize box (19 x 13 x 6 inches), 4 oversize boxes (25 x 19 x 6.5 inches), 1 oversize box (37 x 25 x 6.5 inches), 1 custom box (40.5 x 8.5 x 10.5 inches), 1 custom box (25.5 x 20.5 x 4 inches))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of various objects related to Johns Hopkins University history, including jewelry, pins, patches, stickers, medals, coins, collectibles, awards, sports memorabilia, and more.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Some items in this collection are fragile and may require Conservation intervention before access is provided.

Other Finding Aids

An offline inventory is available. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Immediate Source of Acquisition and Custodial History are noted at the file level when known.

Processing Information

This collection has been added to over time by various individuals.

Title
Guide to the Johns Hopkins University artifacts collection
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA