University of Northern Iowa

Objects

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Cat. # Name Description
1 1964.0006 Currency One two-rupees bill. Issued by the Reserve Bank of India. No catalog number written on specimen. No. on currency: D/ 16 993622. Obverse: National Emblem of India - Lion Capital of Asoka (Ashoka column), sculpted from sandstone, preserved at Sarnath Museum which was originally erected around 250 BCE atop an Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath; The wheel "Ashoka Chakra" on it's base is a centerpiece of National Flag of India Reverse: Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) or (Panthera tigris bengalensis). Watermark: Lion Capital of Asoka Pillar. Color: ML
2 1966.0005 Clinker Two pieces, a. and b. Larger piece, a. , is 13#. B. is smaller piece.
3 1966.0014 Concretion Spherical iron concretion, 1/2 quite smooth, other 1/2 rougher.
4 1966.0015 Concretion Irregularly-shaped iron concretion.
5 1966.0017 Rock Large porous brown and white crystalline rock.
6 1967.0008 Wood Thin slab of agatized wood. Color: RD,BK
7 1967.0009 Map Cedar Falls, IA, 1929.
8 1967.0029 Plaque Says "H. H. Seerley". ISTC. Color: Br
9 1967.004 Olivine None
10 1970.0001 Book "History of Black Hawk County, 1878". Author unknown. 603 pp. Illus. With b/w engravings. Hardback cover has leather bound corners & spine. Gold embossed printing on blue cotton cover & leather spine. Begins on p. 19. "J. SCHAEFFER stamped in red on page 19, back cover pages & page 602. Color: BL,BR,GD
11 1970.0011 Poster "Presidents of the United States", with their pictures, birth dates, party and terms of office included. Glossy paper.
12 1970.002 Conglomerate Color: BK,BR,WH
13 1970.0053 Print, photographic Two pieces. a. "Good Morning"; young girl. Copyright, 1909, Kalamazoo, Mich. b. Frame; black with white stylized flowers and edge trim. Color: BK,WH
14 1970.0058 Medallion For World War II uniform dress cap of Sgt. Dixon Riggs. Depicts a spread eagle holding olive branches and spears. Color: GD
15 1970.0075 Quartz, geode Quartz geode. Large fragment. Thin shell; inside surface covered with crystals.
16 1971.0001 Tamper, wine Wooden block with 37" handle.
17 1971.0022 Coin Ten groschen,
18 1972.0006 Parasol Chiffon ruffle; black handle with crook at end. 3 rows of black embroidered geometric design. Silk cord and black fringe tassel around shaft. Numbered below catch.
19 1972.0011 Print, photographic Babylonian tablet of bills. Color: CR,BR
20 1972.0035 Rock Crystal-like appearance on one side. Color: GY
21 1972.0057 Print, photographic Campus view from College Street near 23rd Street showing faculty, students, and buildings. a. Picture. b. Frame. Dark brown wood.
22 1972.0067 Beryl var. Emerald Cube. Color: GR
23 1973.0031 Pegmatite Dike vein in a biotite granite. Glacial erratic. Oblong with flat bottom.
24 1973.0032 Porphyry, dacite Dactite porphyry.
25 1973.0034 Halite Salt from the Dead Sea; deaccession candidate
26 1973.0064 Box Two-piece. a. Lid, Covered with paper. In center of box front is picture of family playing with Gilbert puzzle parties. Border around picture shows the different kinds of puzzles. Writing around all four sides of lid. b. Bottom, plain cardboard with black paper glued around inside edges and sides and part of bottom. On the bottom it says, "To open, cut with sharp knife on bottom edge of cover."
27 1973.0069 Coin, commemorative Silver wedding crown. On front side of coin is printed "D. G. Reg. F.D." "Elizabeth II" Bust of Elizabeth facing right (Coin is in purple holder with silver lettering.) On this side of coin is printed "1947-1972" H.R.H. the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Silver wedding crown. Printed on opposite side of coin is "Elizabeth and Philip. 20 November 1947-1972" and a big EP in center of coin. The coin and its enclosing cardboard are inside a rigid, clear plastic holder. Color: SL,PR
28 1973.0071 Bulletin Volume XV, number 3, June, 1924. Issued quarterly. Unusual Views of the Campus. Published by ISTC 12 plates with 24 pictures in black and white, with captions. Printing both on front and back cover. Color: BR,BK,WH 1973.0071 (Bulletin) image
29 1973.0073 Obsidian Perlite. Apache tear embedded in perlite. Smoky gray with glassy effect in some places. Color: GY
30 1973.0074 Felsite Color: GY
31 1973.0082 Chart Sample page reprints, Codex Atlanticus; Leonardo da Vinci.
32 1974.0004 Flag Japanese. Platform flag. 3/4' hem all around except 1' hem at the top with 46" long cord drawn through top. 23' diameter red "rising" sun in center. Color: WH,RD
33 1974.0008 Chart Two parts. a. Design for Persian rug; on graph paper. Enclosed in clear plastic sheet, protector with black insert.
34 1974.0016 Millerite Millerite may be filliform marcasite or pyrite. Color: GD
35 1974.002 Handbill Fort Worth Museum; road runner. Color: YL,BK
36 1974.0042 Tonalite None
37 1974.0046 Tooth Fossil shark tooth.
38 1974.006 Selenite Crystal.
39 1974.0063 Sticker, bumper "Rapp". Color: RD,WH,BL
40 1975.0006 Canoe Tin and rivets on ends. Carving on each end and 4 of the 5 cross pieces. One large crack on one end and piece broken off one carved crosspiece. Color: BR
41 1975.0009 Pinata Brown guitar pinata. 1/2" paper decorative paper loops on each side. Six orange wool yarn strands to simulate guitar strings. Color: BR,OR
42 1975.0017 Mola Horizontal. "Siamese" chickens joined at tails and facing right and left. One small chick attached to and above tail area of both and facing viewer's left. Two smaller chicks above, three below. Top cloth layer black. Multi-colored with much red, yellow and orange and also greens, blues and violets. Philipine mahogany frame 1/2" wide around mola and 5/8" deep. This mounted on framed red burlap. Double outer frame screwed together through extra burlap edge. Color: ML
43 1975.0022 Keystone Window keystone from Gilchrist Hall. roughly the shape of a crown and has a 3-pronged fork carved in the middle.
44 1975.0029 Program Fiftieth commencement of the ISTC, Cedar Falls, Iowa, May 28 to June 1, 1926. Program is purple with gold lettering and trim. Color: PR,GD 1975.0029 (Program) image
45 1975.0033 Print, photographic Mounted on black with a brown cardboard frame.a. Photo, color, bust of Queen Nefertiti; b. Pamphlet on the Egyptian Museum, Berlin, Germany Describes the collection in each of the rooms. On the back of the pamphlet is a chronological table of Egyptian history..
46 1975.0042 Map World map in blue tones; plastic relief map. Color: BL
47 1976.002 Postcard View of State College of Iowa. SCI
48 1976.0026 Cup Bicentennial.
49 1976.0037 Concretion Limestone pyrite concretion.
50 1976.0038 Rock Sedimentary rock veined with something. Two pieces, a. and b.
51 1976.0041 Magazine Danish Foreign Office. Special issue for the United States. Cover photo of Their Majesties, King Frederik and Queen Ingrid. Color: BK,WH
52 1976.0075 Map 1976 transportation map of Iowa distributed by the Dept of Transportation.
53 1976.0077 Bag Brown with purple and yellow printing. 1976-77 basketball schedule on one side; 1976 football schedule on opposite side; double strength. Color: PR,YL
54 1976.0103 Pin Wisconsin bicentennial. Lapel tack shows 2 maps of state of Wisconsin, one superimposed on the other and slightly offset, upper one to east and north of lower one. Upper map has "1776-1976". a. Tack. b. Tack base.
55 1976.0105 Symbol "American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976". Color: BK,WH
56 1977.0015 Postcard W, CF & N railroad car. (Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Northern). Color: ML
57 1977.0025 Flag Forty-eight star platform flag. Nylon with gold-yellow nylon braided fringe measuring 3 inches long. Stars individually embroidered both sides angling toward central midribs in arms of each star. Color: RD,WH,BL,GD
58 1977.0032 Case, problematic Handle on top, and four sections or pockets.
59 1977.0034 Envelope Centennial commemorative envelope. School seal in the upper left corner enclosed in a red square. "Centennial committee" to its right. The envelope is addressed to Dr. Pauline L. Sauer, University Museum, University of Northern Iowa.____ Color: WH,RD
60 1977.004 Program Alpha Shakespearean Literary Society. The outer front cover bears an illustrated outdoor scene in the upper left corner, and is entitled, "Closing Program of the Alpha, Shakesperian, and Philomathean Literary Societies, of ISNS. At Normal chapel, Monday December 14th, 1885, 7:30 P. M." The borders of the cover are decorated with a lined and laced design. The body of the program lists that evening's activities, such as musical recitals, essays, and debate competitions. Although stained and soild from age, the program is of a very good condition. The card was printed by Gazette Print. Color: BK,WH
61 1977.0055 Magazine Collection; includes "National Geographic" for June 1934, February 1937, September 1938, January 1947, July 1949, March 1955, January 1962, April through December 19967, January through March 1970; Oceans January through December 1969, February through June 1970; "Sea Frontiers" March/April through September/October 1968, January through December 1969 through 1972, March/April through November/December 1973, January through December 1974 through 1976, January/February through July/August 1977; "Sea Frontiers" Supplements--"Sea Secrets" March, April, May, June, August, September, October, December 1968; January, February, April, May, June, July/August, September, October, November 1969, February through September/October 1970, January through December 1971 through1973, All except July/August 1974, January/February, March/April, July/August 1975. Color: BK,WH
62 1977.0066 Print, photographic Photo of the Iowa State Teachers College" (ISTC) green house. The picture was used in conjunction with a radio program advertisment and has been torn from a calendar or pamphlet.
63 1978.0014 Tusk None
64 1978.0066 Cup White red, brown, black floral design on side, loop handle, base marked, "Carefree, True China by Syracuse, Windswept, Made in U. S. A.". From faculty room, Old Gilchrist Hall. Cup had been inadvertently removed from Old Gilchrist about a week before it burned. Color: WH,RD,BR,BK
65 1979.0042 Rubbing Charcoal rubbing, Thailand Buddhist temple; black & white. Color: BK,WH
66 1979.0053 Booklet "Homecoming-Reunion", pamphlet, gold folded paper, purple lettering, "Fall into Fantasy, Homecoming-Reunion Weekend 1979, Honoring the classes of 1919, 1929, 1939, and 1954 UNI, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Celebrating the 100th Birthday of the UNI Alumni association 1879-1979"; pamphlet lists the Homecoming activities for the weekend of October 5-7, 1979. Color: GD,PR
67 1980.0013 Doily Hardanger needlework piece. Color: WH
68 1980.0027 Ash In glass vial with screw top lid. Color: GY
69 1980.0052 Tooth, horse? Tooth; probably from a horse. Color: WH
70 1981.0003 Label, address Iowa State Teachers college (ISTC) cloth address tag; treated white canvas material, black print, " FROM-" Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls, Iowa TO-------": brass grommet fitting. Color: BK,WH
71 1982.0002 Fossil Fossil is located in the upper right hand corner of stone. Part of the tail fin is missing. Fossil is on a large piece of stone.
72 1984.0003 Belt Man's.
73 1985.0002 Wood None
74 1985.001 Print, photographic Dr. Emmet J. Cable.
75 1987.0027 Lectern Unpainted oak ? Color: BR
76 1988.0003 Catalog Latta's School Supplies for School Boards and Teachers. J. S. Latta, Inc. opposite I. S. T. C. campus, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
77 1988.0023 Runner, table Embroidered runner Color: WH
78 1988.0039 Stove Pot-belly style.
79 1988.004 Telephone None
80 1988.0041 Picture George Washington.
81 1988.0042 Wood None
82 1989.0023 Bell, school School bell that is tarnishing. 
83 1989.0027 Frame, picture None
84 1989.0039 Flag Forty-eight star.
85 1989.0047 Wood None
86 UNIM1989.0049 Bell, school School handbell. 
87 1990.0030 Book "Iowa Geological Survey - Volume VII." Color: BK,WH
88 1990.0034 Map Set of maps with roller. Physical-Political Series of 11 maps in graduated lengths. Metal roller has a tab at each end for insertion into a bracket for hanging. A backing piece of canvas and vinyl is designed to roll the maps inside and secure with two string ties.
89 1991.0027 Quartzite Block.
90 1991.0028 Cabinet, filing Used by Homer H. Seerley, President of ISNS and ISTC from 1886-1928.
91 1991.0037 Bone Fossil bones including Rangifer (caribou), Ouibos (muskox), Mpehitus (skunk) and odocoileus (deer).
92 1991.0044 Gypsum None
93 1991.0045 Sandstone None
94 2001.0021 Picture Framed print of a toddler staring at a dog, possibly a collie. Both are on a cobbletone ground outside a building. A cat is peeking around the door frame of the building. Toddler is wearing a loose white gown. Dog is brownish white, and the cat is a gray striped tabby. Frame of picture is dark wood. Color: BR,WH,YL
95 2005.001 Bulletin Bound with gray cardstock with 2 staples. On front cover - "Iowa State Teachers College/Cedar Falls, Iowa/Bulletin/Supplement to Vol. XIV, No.4/April, 1914/Issued Quarterly. Published by the Iowa State Teachers College. Entered as second-class mail matter August 31, 1912, at the post office at Cedar Falls, Iowa, under the Act of August 24, 1912." Color: GR, WH, BK 2005.001 (Bulletin) image
96 2007.0007 Ticket ticket to a formal ball on campus. "Silver Bells Formal. The Commons Ballroom. Rod AaBerg and His Orchestra. Dec. 13, 1958. 8:00 pm. $2.50 couple". Card w/silver writing. Back is blank. Hole in upper corner w/ a white ribbon inserted and tied in a bow. Plastic holly and small bell attached w/ribbon. Holly has three red berries w/green leaves. 3 silver paper leaves attached. Color: WH, GR, RD, GY
97 2012.0005 Booklet, Instruction "Marshall Center School: Celebrating our Educational History, Learning from the Past." Compilation of the history of the School, student reflections, and photos. Color: BK, WH, ML
98 41334 Pin, Lapel Shield shaped. Front is two shades of purple with inscription "UNI Teacher Education" bordering images of a torch, apple and books.
99 41335 Pin, Lapel Shape of State of Iowa; purple with "UNI" in gold letters and gold star marking the location of Cedar Falls.
100 41336 Pin, Lapel Brass Flat keychain fob with the UNI crest on the front and "University of Northern Iowa stamped in. Chain is missing
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