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Homer Allison Latin Club Pin

 Collection
Identifier: Artifact-057

Scope and Content

Small gold and black pin that reads "SPQR, R, LATIN CLUB" on the front, and "HOMER ALLISON" on the reverse. A small gold chain hangs off of the main pin that holds a smaller gold pin of a Spartan head with the number "55." The pin is in good conditon.

Dates

  • c.1955

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 box )

Abstract

Small gold and black pin that reads "SPQR, R, LATIN CLUB" on the front, and "HOMER ALLISON" on the reverse. A small gold chain hangs off of the main pin that holds a smaller gold pin of a Spartan head with the number "55."

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive in July 2022.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Homer Allison Latin Club Pin by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Homer Allison Latin Club Pin was completed in July 2025.

Title
Homer Allison Latin Club Pin, c.1955
Status
Completed
Author
Aly Diemel, Volunteer, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff
Date
2025 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

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