Ephemera, 1914 - 1965
Scope and Contents Note
This series is comprised of the objects that were created either for or as a result of the staging of the Greek Games. Included in this series are costumes worn during the Greek games, wreathes presented to winners of competitions, the hoop and discus used in the Games, a bronze charioteer pin, a miniature model of a chariot, and a hand painted watercolor card given to Marion Philips by the Class of 1964.
Of note is the orange tunic with green decoration, which was the Athletic costume for the Class of 1962 in their sophomore year, when the costume committee was chaired by Martha Stewart, Class of 1963.
Also of interest is a collection of papers relating to the Chester Beach statue “Spirit of the Greek Games."
Dates
- Creation: 1914 - 1965
Access
This collection has no restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 27.6 Linear Feet (28 document boxes, 1 banker's box, 1 photo album, 1 oversize photograph, 1 oversize wooden hoop)
From the Collection: 4 Cassettes (four DV cassettes)
Language
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
19 boxes, one oversize wooden hoop
Repository Details
Part of the Barnard Archives and Special Collections Repository