Guide to the Santa Clara University Medals and Awards Collection, 1854-1989
Collection processed by SCU Archives staff; machine-readable finding aid created by
Anne McMahon
University Archives
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, California 95053-0500
Phone: (408) 554-4117
Fax: (408) 554-5179
Email: amcmahon@mailer.scu.edu
URL: http://www.scu.edu/archives
© 2000
Santa Clara University. All rights reserved.
Guide to the Santa Clara University Medals and Awards Collection, 1854-1989
Collection Number: ARTI-Medals
University Archives
Santa Clara, California
Contact Information:
- University Archives
- Santa Clara University
- 500 El Camino Real
- Santa Clara, California 95053-0500
- Phone: (408) 554-4117
- Fax: (408) 554-5179
- Email: amcmahon@mailer.scu.edu
- URL: http://www.scu.edu/archives
- Processed by:
- SCU Archives staff
- Date Completed:
- May 11, 2000
- Encoded by:
- Anne McMahon
© 2000 Santa Clara University. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Guide to the Santa Clara University Medals and Awards Collection,
Date (inclusive): 1854-1989
Collection number: ARTI-Medals
Creator:
Santa Clara University (Calif.)
Extent: 57 medals and awards
Repository:
Santa Clara University Archives
Abstract: Santa Clara University Medals and Awards Collection consists of 57 medals and awards, including academic awards and prizes,
organization pins, and commemorative medals dating from 1854-1989.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Santa Clara University permits public access to its archives within the context of respect for individual privacy, administrative
confidentiality, and the integrity of the records. It reserves the right to close all or any portion of its records to researchers.
Except for photostatic copies and those materials on microfilm, the Mission Santa Clara Collection may be used by researchers
only at the discretion of the University Archivist.
Publications Rights
Permission to copy or publish any portion of the Archives' materials must be given by the Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Santa Clara University Medals and Awards Collection, Santa Clara University. University Archives.
Acquisitions Information
The items in this collection were acquired through gifts, purchases, and transfers from university departments. Accession
information is documented as appropriate.
History
From its founding in 1851 to the present, Santa Clara University has had a tradition of awarding students for academic excellence,
outstanding oratorical and literary skills, and service to the community. The medals and awards in this collection reflect
this tradition of rewarding excellence.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Santa Clara University Medals and Awards Collection includes 57 medals, awards, and pins dating from 1854 to 1989. They
include special prizes, such as the Nobili Medal and the St. Clare Medall; ordinary prizes, such as the Religion and Arts
Medal and Arithmetic Medal; and organization medals and pins such as Sodality Medals. This collection also includes commemorative
medals celebrating significant events.
Organization of the Collection
The Medals and Awards Collection consists primarily of individual medals and awards, followed by the following series:
- W. Straus Collection - 2 medals
- Barry Collection - 7 medals
- Commemorative Medals - 5 medals
Individual Medals and Awards
ID No: ARTI-1.1
Religion and Arts Medal
1856
Physical Description: Silver medal with red, white, and blue ribbon
Note
Awarded to Louis Chicard
ID No: ARTI-1.2
Junior Nobili Medal
1905
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to Reginald L. Archbold
ID No: ARTI-1.3
Gleeson Medal
1871
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to Mason Wilson
ID No: ARTI-1.4
Waldteufel Prize
1871
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to M.S. Walsh
Note
Medal inscribed "Duplicate original being lost"
ID No: ARTI-1.5
College Team Pin
1891
Physical Description: Gold pin inscribed with "The 'Californians' Team Pitcher"
Note
Awarded to "The 'Californians' Team Pitcher"
ID No: ARTI-1.6
College Team Pin
1892
Physical Description: Gold pin inscribed with "The 'Boston' Team Pitcher"
Note
Awarded to "Boston Team Pitcher"
ID No: ARTI-1.7
Sodality Medals
Late 19th Century
Physical Description: Three silver medals with red, white and blue ribbons
ID No: ARTI-1.8
Religion and Arts Medals
late 19th century
Physical Description: Six gold and silver medals with red, white and blue ribbon
ID No: ARTI-1.9
Junior Nobili Medal
1897
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to Valente Filippini
ID No: ARTI-1.10
Junior Nobili Medal
1910
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to Edward R. Boland
Accession Number 986-120
ID No: ARTI-1.11
Barchi Medal
1910
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to William B. Hirst
ID No: ARTI-1.12
Waldteufel Prize
1873
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to M.J. Walsh
Note
Inscription "Duplicate original being lost"
ID No: ARTI-1.13
Christian Doctrine Medal
1886
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to John Dumont
ID No: ARTI-1.14
Classics Medal
1893
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to Paul Galtes
ID No: ARTI-1.15
Orella Medal
1914
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to William D. Lotz
ID No: ARTI-1.16
Nobili Medal
1909
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to Reginald L. Archbold
ID No: ARTI-1.17
Archbishops Medal
1925
Physical Description: Gold Medal
Note
Awarded to Marius Becchetti
Accession Number 984-098
ID No: ARTI-1.18
Nobili Medal
1913
Physical Description: Gold Medal
Note
Awarded to Louis Thomas Milburn
Accession Number 987-006
ID No: ARTI-1.19
The Sweeny Medal for American History
1906
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to William B. Hirst
ID No: ARTI-2.20
Junior Nobili Medal
1894
Physical Description: Gold medal with ribbon
Note
Awarded to Paul Galtes
ID No: ARTI-2.21
Santa Clara College Class Pin
1892
Physical Description: Gold pin
ID No: ARTI-2.22
Classics Medal
1896
Physical Description: Gold medal
Note
Awarded to Paul Galtes
ID No: ARTI-2.23
St. Clare Medal
1980s
Physical Description: Gold medal
ID No: ARTI-2.24
Arithmetic Award
1854
Physical Description: Star shape silver medal
ID No: ARTI-2.25
Arithmetic Award
1855
Physical Description: Star shaped silver medal
ID No: ARTI-2.27
Liberal Arts and Religion Medals
Physical Description: Silver round medal
Accession Number 984-067
ID No: ARTI-2.28
Nobili Medal
Mid-20th Century
Physical Description: Gold medal
ID No: ARTI-2.29
Santa Clara College Baseball Pin
1889
Physical Description: Gold pin with inscription "Stockton SS"
Accession Number 995-012
ID No: ARTI-2.30
Santa Clara Pin
Physical Description: Gold pin. "SCC" intertwined on crescent moon. Inscription "Virtus, Repulsae, Nescia"
Accession Number 995-012
ID No: ARTI-2.31
Nobili Medal
1896
Physical Description: Gold Medal
Note
Awarded to James Emery
Accession Number 998-013
ID No: ARTI-4.1
Sodality Ribbon and Medal
19th Century
Physical Description: Gold medal attached to red sash with gold ribbon and 4 sequin stars. Medal has image of Mary on front and Sacred Heart on
back.
W. Straus Collection
Gift of William Perkins. Accession Number 993-013
ID No: ARTI-2.32
Physical Description: 2 gold pins inscribed with BBSS and Santa Clara College.
[Hardin N.] Barry Collection
Gift of R.B. Phillipay. Accession Number 979-018
ID No: ARTI-2.33
Liberal Arts and Religion Medals
1907-12
Physical Description: 7 silver medals with ribbobs
Commemorative Medals and Pins
ID No: ARTI-2.26
Centennial Medal souvenir
1876
Physical Description: Iron pin with ribbon in shape of the Liberty Bell with eagle.
ID No: ARTI-2.34
Commemorative Medal of the Conversion of St. Ignatius Loyola
1921
Physical Description: Silver round medal
Accession Number 991-064
ID No: ARTI-2.35, ARTI-2.37
Commemorative pins for Rector's Day, Santa Clara College
1910
Physical Description: Two plastic pins with ribbons
ID No: ARTI-2.36
Philhistorian Jubilee, Santa Clara College
1909
Physical Description: Plastic pin with ribbons
