UND Artifacts
Collection Overview
Title: UND Artifacts
ID: UA124
Extent: 21.0 Linear Feet
Subjects: University of North Dakota, University of North Dakota - Alumni, University of North Dakota - Athletics
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Method: Many of the collection items were acquired by the Department of Special Collections over many years. When applicable, donors have been listed under the description for each item.
Processing Information: Processed by Curt Hanson in February 2017.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Athletics],
[Series 2: Alumni],
[Series 3: Buildings],
[Series 4: Ceremonies/Special Events],
[Series 5: Faculty],
[Series 6: Fraternities and Sororities],
[Series 7: Presidents],
[Series 8: Students],
[Series 9: Trophies],
[All]
- Series 3: Buildings
- Item 1: Staircase Bannister from Old Main, 1901
Numerous UND students signed the underneath side of the bannister in 1901.
Location: Main Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 2: Brick from Old Science
- Location: Box 1
- Item 3: Old Science Hall Mug
This mug features a sepia tone image of "Science Hall Grand Forks ND" on the front.
Donated by Jean Meline, Macomb, Illinois, in April 2014 (124-14-3).
Location: Main Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 4: Handheld mirror from the Campus Barbers
- Location: Main Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 5: Old Main Commemorative Plate from UND's Centennial, 1983
- Location: Box 1
- Item 6: Memorial Student Union Commemorative Plate from UND's Centennial, 1983
- Location: Box 1
- Item 7: Old Science Candy Dish
"Science Hall Grand Forks N.D."
Location: Main Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 8: Old Main Plate
"State University, Grand Forks, N. Dak."
The plate was made in Germany for the R.B. Griffith department store in Grand Forks.
Location: Main Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 9: Old Main Candy Dish
"Main Building State University Grand Forks N.D."
Location: Main Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 10: Old Main Paperweight
Features a photograph with the caption "Main Building, University, Grand Forks, N.D."
Location: Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 11: Woodworth Hall Paperweight
This takes the form of a blacksmith's anvil. The caption has a misspelling that reads "Woodworth Hall U of D Grand Forks N.D."
Location: Reading Room, Special Collections
- Item 12: University Book Store Match Book
The match book has "University of North Dakota University Book Store" on one side and the Sammy Sioux logo on the other.
Donated by Allan and Linda Vingelen, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in August 2019.
Location: Special Collections Reading Room
- Item 13: "U.N.D." Fork
The fork has "U.N.D." engraved on the handle.
Donated by Allan and Linda Vingelen, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in August 2019.
Location: Special Collections Reading Room
- Item 14: Memorial Stadium Time Capsule, 1927
This time capsule was laid as part of the cornerstone at Memorial Stadium on 21 September 1927. The capsule was recovered when Memorial Stadium was razed in March 2021.
Box 6, Folder 1: Documents. "It Can Be Done" (promotional pamphlet); "A Modern Fable" (promotional pamphlet); "What Purpose Will the Stadium, Gymnasium, and Athletic Field Serve at the University of North Dakota?" (promotional pamphlet); Ticket for the Homecoming game/Dedication, 8 October 1927; Press Release Written by Jack Stewart, Publicity Manager of the Memorial Drive, 21 September 1927
Box 6, Folder 2: Dakota Student. 22 February 1926, 26 February 1926, 23 October 1926,
Box 6, Folder 3: The UND Alumni Magazine. January 1927
Box 6, Folder 4: Grand Forks Herald. 18 October 1925
Box 7: Copper Time Capsule
- Item 15: Miniature Ralph Engelstad Arena
- Location: Box 13
- Item 1: Staircase Bannister from Old Main, 1901
Browse by Series:
[Series 1: Athletics],
[Series 2: Alumni],
[Series 3: Buildings],
[Series 4: Ceremonies/Special Events],
[Series 5: Faculty],
[Series 6: Fraternities and Sororities],
[Series 7: Presidents],
[Series 8: Students],
[Series 9: Trophies],
[All]