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Mary Ward Lewis Medal , 1884

 Item — Container: B00596
Identifier: RG.12.03.008.063

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This is an artificial collection containing decorative pins, medals, and other accessories produced by Western Maryland College to commemorate events or prizes related to the college and its community members. The collection spans the years 1882-2013.

Dates

  • 1884

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

From the Collection: 63 items

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

This pin's dimensions are 1 1/4 by 2 inches. It is a gold metal bar pin w/ medal. WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE is on both pieces Engraved on back of medal is Mary A. Galt; Preparatory Department

Processing Information

This pin has an artifact number of 387. It was donated by Alice Miller Mathers. It is possibly the first Mary Ward Lewis Medal. The Mary Ward Lewis Prize was founded by the Browning Literary Society in honor of the wife of the second president of the College. The gold medal is awarded to the member of the graduating class who has made the best record during her undergraduate course as a college woman.

Repository Details

Part of the McDaniel College Repository

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