Johns Hopkins University artifacts collection
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
- approximately 1876-2000s
Creator
- Johns Hopkins University (Organization)
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.
Creator
- Johns Hopkins University (Organization)
- 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
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA
specialcollections@lists.jhu.edu