Summary:
The memorabilia in this series includes class rings and pins, plaques, and school emblems. Of special note is a candlestick engraved with the winners of each year's Blue vs. White Team competitions starting with the class of 1931 and ending with the class of 1966. The series also contains athletic artifacts such as juggling pins and field hockey sticks from the 1920s. There are gift and memorial plaques probably mounted in Ruth Page Sweet Hall dormitory at Tufts. From the Posse School Institute, Inc. there is a trophy and the school's embosser. Also in this series are mementoes given out at events like Boston-Bouvé College school dances and reunions.
Most of this series comprises costumes, including athletic uniforms, dance costumes, swim suits, stockings, and shoes worn by students. Many of these costumes are from the first decades of the 20th century.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1975 (bulk 1925-1966)
Creator
- From the Collection: Boston-Bouvé College (Organization)
Language of Materials
This collection is entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access:
Personnel and student records (box 1, folder 1; box 4, folder 7; box 8, folder 7; box 16, folder 15; box 18, folders 4-6, 11-12; box 19, folders 1-2; box 24, folders 1-3, 5) are restricted for 75 years from date of creation.
Extent
From the Collection: 64.40 cubic feet (140 containers, 17 flat file folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Repository