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Southwestern Presbyterian University Commemorative Medal, 1925

 Item — Container: Box 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This bronze medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of Southwestern Presbyterian University of Clarksville, TN, and its move to Memphis as well as name change to Southwestern. It is embossed on the front with "SOUTHWESTERN / 1875-1925 / [buiding image of Palmer Hall] / PALMER HALL / JUBILEE AND / INAUGURAL / NOV. 26-28-1925 / -.- / MEMPHIS, TENN." The back has a laurel wreath surrounding the text "TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTHWESTERN PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDED IN CLARKSVILLE, TENN. 1875 AND ITS INAUGURAL IN MEMPHIS IN 1925 AS SOUTHWESTERN -.-"

Dates

  • 1925

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308