Historic Garments and Memorabilia Collection , 1913-1970

Access and use

Location of collection:
Radford University
University Archives
McConnell Library
Radford University
P.O. Box 6881
801 East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Bud Bennett
Phone: (540) 831-5694
Phone: (540) 831-5701

Summary

Extent:
12.0 Linear feet
Abstract:
This collection contains garments from the earliest years of Radford College, including clothing associated with the Pocahontas student literary society and clothing from M'Ledge Moffett. It also includes a Highland Band uniform and RU athletics memorabilia from the 1970s. See the full collection details in the finding aid of the Historic Garments and Memorabilia Collection
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains garments from the earliest years of Radford College, including clothing associated with the Pocahontas student literary society such as reproductions of Native American moccasins and costume/dress. and a dress worn by M'Ledge Moffett at the first commencement in 1913. It also includes a Highland Band uniform and RU athletics memorabilia from the 1970s such as rage cups, lacrosse pins, fleece blanket and RU Sweatshirt.

In Box 2 are housed items possibly belonging to Clara Carner such as the Pocahontas society materials from above and a pair of white slippers/shoes, pair of socks and pair of white leather gloves. Other items in the collection include, but are not limited to items from the Home Economics department such as a shower cap, uniform skirt and uniform bag all belonging to Eric Shelborne, circa 1918.

Arrangement:

Box 1.Home Economics and M'Ledge Moffett

Box 2. Items that Possibly Belonged to Clara Carner

Box 3. Highlander Band Memorabilia

Box 4.RU Athletics Memorabilia

Physical location:
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1, shelf 21-I
Physical description:
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