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Cappadocia.

Silver drachma from Cappadocia (modern day Turkey) showing the head of Ariobarzanes I on the obverse and ont he reverse Athena standing left, holding Nike, shiel and a spear.

Pyke, Edgar William

Parthia.

Silver drachma from Parthia (modern day Iraq) showing on the obverse the head of Orodes II and on the reverse an archer holding a bow surrounded by the inscription �BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOU ARSAKOU EPIPHANOUS� or �Of Great Arsaces, King of Kings, God Manifest.�

Pyke, Edgar William

Egypt.

Silver tetradrachm from Egypt showing on the obverse the head of Ptolemy XII and on the reverse an eagle.

Pyke, Edgar William

Italy.

Silver denarius from a military mint, possibly in Italy, showing on the obverse an elephant trampling a horned serpent over the word Caesar and on the reverse priestly implements. Stuck during the reign of Julius Caesar after his crossing of the Rubicon ... »

Pyke, Edgar William

Rome.

Bronze coin from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Claudius and on the reverse Minerva advancing with a spear and a shield and the letters SC.

Pyke, Edgar William

Rome.

Bronze coin from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Germanicus and on the reverse the letters SC.

Pyke, Edgar William

Rome.

Bronze coin from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Augustus and on the reverse the facade of the Ara Providentiae Augusti with Provident below. This coin was minted during the reign of Tiberius in honour of the deification of Augustus.

Pyke, Edgar William

Nemausus.

Bronze Dupondius from Nemausus (Nice, France) showing on the obverse back-to-back heads of Agrippa and Augustus and on the reverse a crocodile chained to a palm tree.

Pyke, Edgar William

Mauretania.

Silver drachma from Mauretania (modern day Northern Africa) showing on the obverse the head of Juba II and on the reverse a cornucopiae and sceptre.

Pyke, Edgar William

Personal copies of books for public readings.

Julia McCarthy's personal copies of her books that she used to do readings after the launch of each of the books. Includes books Stormthrower (2002), Return from Erebus (2010), and All the names between (2017), notes for the readings, and markings on the ... »

McCarthy, Julia

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.

The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon and silver bar as well as the original box that the medal was ... »

Hill, Cameron Clare

1939-1945 Star.

The 1939-1945 Star that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

Hill, Cameron Clare

Rome.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Tiberius and the reverse Livia seated on a throne. This is often referred to as a Tribute Penny, being the coin that Jesus refers to during his �Give unto Caesar speech.�

Pyke, Edgar William

Magnets.

File consists of three magnets advertising Glow with the wording "love who you are" "as straight as ring road" and "closets are for clothes."

Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity

Buttons.

File consists of 37 buttons created and accumulated by the Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity on topics such as feminism, transphobia, homophobia, and healthy living.

Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity

Lyon.

Silver denarius from Lyons (France) showing on the obverse the head of Augustus and on the reverse Gaius & Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield.

Pyke, Edgar William

Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre’s equity and inclusion fundraising dinner honouring Andrew Telegdi.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi related to the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre’s equity and inclusion fundraising dinner held in his honour. Telegdi previously served as the President of the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre and the ... »

Telegdi, Andrew Peter

Canadian authors association literary awards.

Materials related to the 2011 Canadian Authors Association (CAA) Literary Awards in which Julia McCarthy was awarded the CAA Award for poetry. Includes pamphlet for the ceremony, certificate of the award, and medal and lapel pin in a box.
Also contains a ... »

McCarthy, Julia

Gaul.

Silver coin from Gaul (modern day France) minted by the Gallic Aedui people. The image on the obverse shows the helmeted head of Roma and the reverse a horse.

Pyke, Edgar William

Don Domanski a conversation.

Wooden board with a serigraph printing of a poster of an event organized by Malaspina University-College. Event is the Ralph Gustafson Poetry Chair presenting Cape Breton Poet Don Domanski: "Don Domanski: a conversation" (October 19) and "Poetry and the ... »

England.

Silver sixpence from England showing on the obverse the head of Elizabeth I with a rose and on the reverse a square topped shield with the date 1561.

Pyke, Edgar William

Sock darner.

File consists of one wooden sock darner.

Rex, Kay

Jewelry.

Jewelry kept by Montgomery. Includes one signet band bracelet engraved with F.K.M., one ID bracelet engraved with F.K. Montgomery 2-7-42, one signet ring engraved with F.M., and one pin from the arts faculty at the University of Western Ontario.

Bumper stickers.

File consists of two bumper stickers advertising Uniroyal. They read "Nobody pushes me around! I've got Uniroyals" and "Don't skid around get Uniroyal."

Dominion Rubber Company

Hydrochloric acid bottle.

File consists of one clear glass hydrochloric acid bottle with a glass stopper. The bottle is 12 cm high and 18 cm of circumference. An engraved label on the bottle reads "Acid Hydrochloric HCL."

University of Waterloo. School of Pharmacy.

Codd neck Barnett and Foster soda bottle.

File consists of one green glass soda codd neck bottle from Barnett and Foster, London. The bottle is engraved "The Niagara Bottle" and retains the original marble in the neck. Someone has also inserted a clipping into the bottle which is illegi

University of Waterloo. School of Pharmacy.

Pencil.

File consists of one excelsior brand pencil.

Hunt, Alice Riggs

University of Waterloo black leather jacket.

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by Kathleen Land (BA ’99), an undergraduate student studying English Literature. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the ... »

Land, Kathleen

Dare ruler.

File consists of one metal ruler with images of Dare cookies.

Dare Foods Limited

Oil tar medicine bottle.

File consists of one blue glass medicine bottle. A paper label accompanying the bottle reads "Oil tar. P.A. Lambertus, Phm.B. druggist and stationer, Walkerton, Ontario." The jar is 19 cm high and 22 cm in circumference.

University of Waterloo. School of Pharmacy.

Kitchener Chamber of Commerce : plaque.

Kitchener Chamber of Commerce plaque and membership card presented to Norman C. Schneider. Plaque reads: "Honorary life membership presented by Kitchener Chamber of Commerce in appreciation to Norman C. Schneider, President 1930-31."

Schneider family

Nyal face cream jar.

File consists of one Nyal face cream jar. The jar is made of milk glass and the lid is a thin metal, possibly tin. Punched into the lid is reads "Nyal face cream." The jar is 6 cm high and 16 cm in circumference.

University of Waterloo. School of Pharmacy.

Saccharin Lactis apothecary bottle.

File consists of one clear glass apothecary bottle with a glass stopper. A painted glass label on the bottle reads "Sacchar. Lact." which is short for Saccharum Lactis. The bottle is 20 cm high and 23 cm in circumference.

University of Waterloo. School of Pharmacy.

Key tags.

File consists of two metal key tags. Both read "return to Kaufman Rubber Co. Kitchener Ontario." The tags are attached to a piece of paper that reads "58 Austin or? from my key ring." One tag is stamped on the back "GO" and the other "GMC5."

Kaufman Footwear

Tenedos.

Silver tetradrachm from Tenedos, Troas (modern day Turkey) showing on the obverse Janiform heads of Zeus and Hera, and on the reverse a bipennis with a cluster of grapes and a vase.

Pyke, Edgar William

Campaign materials.

Materials related to John English's political campaigns of 1993 and 1998. Includes president’s report for the Kitchener Federal Liberal Association for 1992 and 1993; calendars for 1994 and 1996 from John English MP; federal programs and services guides ... »

English, John

Rome.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Nerva and on the reverse Fortuna standing holding rudder and cornucopiae.

Pyke, Edgar William

Concordia Club fonds.

The majority of the archives of the Concordia Club were destroyed either as a result of the ransacking of the club by the 118th Batallion in 1916, or as a result of the fire of November 17, 1971. As a result the earliest records of Concordia have largely ... »

Concordia Club

Decorations and medals.

Decorations and medals awarded to members of the Martin family, and various military insignia and memorabilia. Includes decorations awarded to John Gartshore Martin:

  • Distinguished Service Order,
  • 1939-1945 Star,
  • France and Germany Star,
  • Defense Medal,
  • ... »

Martin, John Gartshore

Rome.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Domitian and on the reverse Minerva brandishing a spear and a shield.

Pyke, Edgar William

Crime and Justice in the Community Week and Law Day.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during the planning of Crime and Justice in the Community Week as well as Law Day in the Region of Waterloo over the course of multiple years including 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1993. Records ... »

Telegdi, Andrew Peter

Artifacts

Series consists of four boxes of realia, some from the YMCA, some from the K-W Y's Men's Club and some from the Pan Politae Club. Included are pennants, plaques, gavels, badges, ribbons, flags, certificates, etc.

Kitchener-Waterloo Young Men's Christian Association

University of Waterloo orientation t-shirt.

A teal t-shirt from the University of Waterloo likely worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992. The t-shirt features an illustration of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two characters from the Wayne’s World film,... »

University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo tracksuit.

A black, white, and gold athletic tracksuit. The front left-side of the jacket has a vertical white stripe with black vinyl letter patches spelling out "WATERLOO." The tracksuit was manufactured by Darby Sportswear Co. Ltd of Paris, ON. While it is ... »

University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics sweater.

A teal sweater designed by Professor Emeritus Peter Ponzo for the Faculty of Mathematics that features illustrations of various animals on the front representing different groups within the faculty. Included in the illustration is a penguin representing ... »

University of Waterloo

Black Ribbon Day buttons and related material.

Three buttons promoting Black Ribbon Day celebrated on August 23, 1987 that were likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo. Also includes a typed description of Black Ribbon Day. The ... »

Telegdi, Andrew Peter

Plaque.

A plaque presented to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo by the Kitchener-Waterloo Canada Day Council in appreciation for his contributions to the 1987 Canada Day celebrations.

Telegdi, Andrew Peter

Pencil stub.

Pencil stub belonging to Norman C. Schneider from the desk at his home after his death in 1985.

Schneider, Norman Christoph

Schneider Norman C. : Artifacts.

Series consists of artifacts collected by or presented to Norman C. Schneider, but which are not personalized. These are objects and framed items. Included are certificates, medals, plaques, etc.

Schneider, Norman Christoph

University of Waterloo black leather jacket.

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo likely worn by an undergraduate student in the kinesiology and co-op programs. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket ... »

University of Waterloo

Correspondence business.

Correspondence sent and received by Robert Shipley in 1983 from different persons and institutions. Includes administrative correspondence related to grants, job applications, submission of his work, letters of acceptance and rejection, invoices and ... »

Shipley, Robert

Rotary Club of Kitchener : plaque.

Rotary Club of Kitchener plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider: "Presented to N.C. (Norm) Schneider, in recognition of 50 years of service above self in the Rotary Club of Kitchener, 1927-1977."

Schneider family

Keys and medals.

Keys to the cities of Torreon, Mexico and San Salvador, El Salvador, a medal presented with the Freedom of the City, Athens, and a medal presented in Nicaragua.

Dane, Nazla L.

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