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              Pouncewear sweatshirt.
              UWA12-2023-09-17 · File · 1987-[199-?]
              Part of University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations fonds.

              A red Pouncewear sweatshirt that was sold through the University of Waterloo gift shop. The sweatshirt features an illustration of Pounce de Lion reclining across the word “Pouncewear,” with a pawprint positioned beneath the logo. Encircling the design are the words “Authentic,” “U of W,” and “Est. 1987,” inside a circular emblem around the mascot. According to the garment tag, the sweatshirt was part of the “Personalities of Waterloo” product line.

               University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations.
              Quillwork box.
              SCA431-GA532-4-55 · File
              Part of Buchanan family fonds.

              Porcupine quill box made of birch with decorative porcupine quills. Quills are in three colours - natural, purple, and blue and are arranged in geometric patterns are well as images of flowers.

               Buchanan, Barbara
              Ratz, S.H. : nameplate.
              SCA286-GA390-1-5 · File · [between 1889 and 1910]
              Part of Ratz family fonds.

              Cast iron nameplate featuring the name S.H. Ratz. This nameplate was possibly used by Simon. H. Ratz.
              Replica Nobel Prize medal.
              UWA5-2022-19-13 · File · 2018
              Part of University of Waterloo. Office of the President fonds.

              A replica of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics medal that was awarded to optical physicist Donna Strickland and Gérard Mourou (Haut-collège of École Polytechnique) for their Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA) technique. File also includes a blue medal case.

               University of Waterloo. Office of the President.
              Rhodes.
              SCA367-GA423-98 · File · 387-304 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver didrachm from Rhodes (Greece) showing on the obverse the radiate head of Helios and on the reverse a rose.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Ribbon bars.
              SCA195-GA424-6-52 · File · [ca. 1940-1946]
              Part of Cameron Clare Hill fonds.

              Six ribbon bars issued to Cameron Hill. The ribbon bars correspond to the five medals awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War including the 1939-1945 Star, the Africa Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer War Medal, and the 1939-1945 War Medal.

               Hill, Cameron Clare
              Ribbons.
              SCA217-GA245-9-7 · File · 1884-1901
              Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

              File consists of four ribbons collected by the Rieder Anthes family. Two are campaign ribbons showing support for Sir Oliver Mowat, premier of Ontario. One is a mourning ribbon for Queen Victoria and one is a ribbon of support for Canadian troops in the Second Boer War. The Boer War ribbon has been stamped "J.I. Frank Anthes Nov. 5 1900."
              Roman Imperial bronze Centenionalis depicting Constantius and Soldier striking horseman
              SCA367-GA423-133 · File · [Between 350 and 355]
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.
              • Obverse: Diademed with pearls, draped and cuirassed bust right Legend: D(ominus) N(oster) CONSTANTIVS P(ius) F(elix) AVG(ustus)
              • Reverse: Soldier standing left, holding shield in l. hand, and spearing falling horseman with r. hand. Horseman facing soldier, extending l. arm, shield at bottom right. Legend: FEL [TEM]P(orum) REPARATIO
              • Exe: ?/-//AN?I
               Pyke, Edgar William
              Roman Imperial bronze Dupondius depicting Nero and Victory
              SCA367-GA423-144 · File · [Between 62 and 68]
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.
              • Obverse: Laureate head right, small globe at point of neck. Legend: IMP(erator) NERO CAESAR AVG(ustus) P(ontifex) M(aximus) TR(ibunicia) P(otestate) P(ater) P(atriae)
              • Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding palm in l. hand and wreath in r. hand Legend: VICTORIA (AV)GVSTI S(enatus) C(onsultum)
               Pyke, Edgar William
              Roman Imperial bronze Follis depicting Maxentius and Dioscuri
              SCA367-GA423-109 · File · [309]
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.
              • Obverse: Laureate head right Legend: IMP(erator) C(aesar) MAXENTIVS P F AVG(ustus)
              • Reverse: the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, with star above cap, standing, facing each other. Each holding scepter with outer arm and leading a horse by bridle with inner arm. Legend: [AETE]-RNITAS-AVG(ustorum) [N]
              • Exe: -/-//[M]OST[A]
               Pyke, Edgar William
              Roman Imperial bronze Sestertius depicting Germanicus
              SCA367-GA423-138 · File · [Between 50 and 54]
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.
              • Obverse: bare head right Legend: GERMANICUS CAESAR TI(berii) AVG(usti) F(ilius) DIVI AVG(usti) N(epos)
              • Reverse: Legend surrounding S-C Legend: TI(berius) CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG(ustus) GERM(anicus) P(ontifex) M(aximus) TR(ibunicia) P(otestate) IMP(erator) P(ater) P(atriae)
               Pyke, Edgar William
              Roman Imperial Silver Denarius depicting Augustus and Gaius and Lucius
              SCA367-GA423-126 · File · [Between 2 BCE and 4CE]
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.
              • Obverse: Laureate head right Legend: Legend: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F(ilius) PATER [PATRIAE]
              • Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar togate, standing l. and r. each resting hand on shield, behind each shield, a spear; above, on l., simpulum r., and on r., littus l. Legend: AVGVSTI F(ilii) [CO(n)S(ules) DESIG(nati) PRINC(ipes) IVVENT(utis) [C(aius) L(ucius)] [CAE]SARES
               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-94 · File · 211-206 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Roma and on the reverse the dioscuri mounted on horses.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-132 · File · 54 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Liberty and on the reverse the consul Lucius Junius Brutus walking left, between two lictors, carrying fasces over their shoulders, and preceded by an accensus. The coin was minted by Marcus Junius Brutus during the reign of Julius Caesar.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-122 · File · 89 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of King Titus Tatius and on the reverse Tarpeia being tortured.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-125 · File · 55 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the Cybele with a turreted crown and on the reverse Bacchius Judeaus (Aristobulus II, High Priest and King of Judaea) holding an olive branch and the reigns of a camel.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-127 · File · 89 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of King Titus Tatius and on the reverse two Sabine women being carried by soldiers.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-145 · File · 169-157 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Bronze coin from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Janus on the reverse the letters ACAE.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-149 · File · 137 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Rome and on the reverse the she-wolf with Romulus and Remus.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-153 · File · 56 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Ancus Marcius and on the reverse an equestrian rider on a five arched aqueduct. The coin was struck by Lucius Marcius Philippus, who claimed descent from Ancus Marcius.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rome.
              SCA367-GA423-157 · File · 45 BCE
              Part of Edgar William Pyke coin collection.

              Silver denarius from Rome showing on the obverse the head of Venus wearing a stephane, pendant earring and necklace. The reverse shows a trophy of Gallic arms with bound captives at the base.

               Pyke, Edgar William
              Rotary Club of Kitchener : plaque.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.14-18 · File · February 1966
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              Rotary Club of Kitchener plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Rotary Club of Kitchener : for loyal and devoted service above self, presented to Norm Schneider, 1927-1966, President 1932-1933, Feb. 1966”
              Rotary Club of Kitchener : plaque.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.14-17 · File · December 14, 1981
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              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."
              Rotary International : certificate.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.14-20 · File · [1977?]
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              Rotary International certificate and one 50-year membership card presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Rotary International 50 year membership award to N.C. Norm Schneider of the Rotary Club of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, a member of Rotary International . . . [Signed] Rolf J. Vlarich, President, Rotary International.
              Rotary International : certificate.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.14-21 · File · June 1975
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              Rotary International certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Rotary International: on the occasion of his visit to Area 8 of Rotary International District 709, President Ernesto Imbassahy de Mello presented to N.C. Schneider this award in appreciation of meeting the obligation of a Paul Harris fellow, June 1975."
              Rotary International : plaque.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.14-22 · File · 1977
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              Rotary International plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Congratulations Rotarian : N.C. (Norm) Schneider, in recognition of fifty years of service above self, 1927-1977."
              Rotary International: certificate and medal.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.14-19 · File · June 1975
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              Rotary International certificate and medal presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. N.C. Schneider is hereby named a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations between peoples of the world, June 1975." [Signed] William F. Walk, Jr., Chairman.
              Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association reunion : prisoners' parcel reproduction.
              SCA195-GA424-6-57 · File · May 1977
              Part of Cameron Clare Hill fonds.

              A reproduction of a prisoners' parcel or box similar to those distributed to Allied prisoners of war by the British Red Cross and Order of St. John War Organisation. The reproduction parcel does not include any food, clothing, soap, cigarettes or other items that would have typically been sent inside the box to prisoners of war.

              This reproduction parcel belonged to Cameron Hill and was likely given to him during the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association international reunion for kriegies held in London, United Kingdom from May 13-16, 1977.

               Hill, Cameron Clare
              Royal Canadian Air Force buttons.
              SCA195-GA424-2-10 · File · [between 1940 and 1945]
              Part of Cameron Clare Hill fonds.

              Six buttons that were issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War likely as part of his service dress uniform.

               Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force
              Salvation Army Advisory Board : certificate.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.14-23 · File · December 31, 1976
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              Salvation Army Advisory Board certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "The Salvation Army. Norman Schneider has been elected a Life Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board in recognition of outstanding service, Kitchener, Dec. 31, 1976." Signed by the Public Relations Secretary and the Territorial Commander. Both signatures illegible.
              Schneider Norman C. : Artifacts.
              SCA161-GA134-14-14.15 · Subseries · 1953-1985
              Part of Schneider family collection.

              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.
              School of Pharmacy artefact collection
              SCA334-GA379 · Collection · [19--]-1978

              Collection consists of artefacts from the School of Pharmacy, including pharmacy bottles and a register of poisons.

              Also included in this collection were 36 historic pharmacy books that can be found in the catalogue

               University of Waterloo. School of Pharmacy.
              Seduction board game.
              SCA384-GA449-1 · Collection · 1972

              One "Seduction" board game, a board game designed for two "swinging" couples. The game is complete with board, pieces and cards.

               Dynamic Games
              Sewing kit and keepsake box.
              SCA217-GA200-5-70 · File · 1892-[ca. 1902]
              Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

              File consists of a keepsake box and sewing kit received by Martha Rieder for Christmas, 1892, from John and Carrie Breithaupt. Box is red velvet with a painting of two birds on the top (painting cracked and flaking off in some places). Contents of the box include:

              • sewing kit items (needle case, needle, hook, thimble, etc.),
              • pin cushion for displaying trinkets,
              • 2 trinkets (birch bark canoe, souvenir of [?] tower),
              • small paper fan with painting of matador and bull,
              • mother of pearl bottle with decorative metal trim and cork stopper (scent flask?),
              • clam shells attached with metal hinges and painted with flowers (souveinr of Niagara Falls [?]; paint flaking off; containing some type of fragrant material?),
              • red velvet coin purse with leather interior containing a miniature pocket knife and coins (5 cents Canadian 1902, 5 cents US 1895, 25 cents US 1895).

              Box also contains ms. note: "Martha M. Anthes, Christmas 1892, from Carrie and John."

               Rieder and Anthes family
              Silver Jubilee medal.
              SCA173-GA480-1-17 · File · 1977
              Part of Kaufman Family collection.

              Materials related to the medal commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Includes medal, with the case, information about the medal, and certificate awarding the medal to A. R. Kaufman.
              Slate.
              SCA145-GA395-5-276 · File · ca. 1905
              Part of Mary Johnston fonds.

              One school slate with a wooden frame and fabric accents.
              Slate.
              SCA145-GA395-5-277 · File · 1905
              Part of Mary Johnston fonds.

              One school slate with a wooden frame and fabric accents used by Henry B. Bowman during the years 195-1908 while a student at Central School in Waterloo.

               Bowman, Henry
              Slate.
              SCA145-GA395-5-275 · File · ca. 1900
              Part of Mary Johnston fonds.

              One school slate with a wooden frame.
              Slate and slate pencil.
              SCA145-GA395-5-273 · File · ca. 1800
              Part of Mary Johnston fonds.

              One school slate with a wooden frame and an accompanying slate pencil. A note on the slate indicates that it was used by Henry B. Bowman (1900-1991), his father Abraham Bowman (1874-1964), Henry's grandfather Levi B. Bowman (1851-1927) and Henry's great-great-grandfather (1789-1866).

               Bowman, Henry
              Slate pencils.
              SCA145-GA395-5-274 · File · ca. 1890
              Part of Mary Johnston fonds.

              One box of unused slate pencils, likely made of sandstone, used for writing on slates.
              Slide rule.
              SCA423-GA493-2 · File · 1957-[1961?]
              Part of Robert Hanselman fonds.

              Robert Hanselman's slide rule (model Polylog No. 930, created by Diwa of Denmark) and leather case. According to Hanselman, he used the slide rule in his first class (likely Physics) which could have been one of the University of Waterloo's first classes.
              Sock darner.
              SCA233-GA231-10-146 · File · [19--]
              Part of Kay Rex fonds.

              File consists of one wooden sock darner.
              Stickers and patches.
              SCA299-GA335-8-694 · File · 1973-1977
              Part of Dominion Rubber Company fonds.

              File consists of three patches, for the 1973 Air Canada Silver Broom, the 1974 Air Canada Silver Broom and the 1976 European Curling Championship as well as one sticker for the 1977 Uniroyal world junior curling championship.
              Student Alumni Association banner.
              UWA12-2023-09-18 · File · [1984?]-[199-?]
              Part of University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations fonds.

              A yellow fabric banner bearing the words “Waterloo SAA” in black lettering hand-sewn diagonally across its surface. Attached to the banner are approximately 110 buttons representing a wide range of organizations, events, and institutions, including the University of Waterloo, the Student Alumni Association (SAA), volunteer fairs, Oktoberfest celebrations, and a variety of Canadian and American colleges and universities. Also attached to the banner is a conference name tag for Pounce de Lion, the University of Waterloo alumni mascot, from the 1989 SAA/SF National Convention hosted by East Carolina University.

               University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations.
              Student Alumni Association baseball cap.
              UWA12-2023-09-14 · File · [1984?]-[199-?]
              Part of University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations fonds.

              A black baseball cap featuring the Student Alumni Association (SAA) initials embroidered in yellow on the front and the initials “UW” embroidered in yellow on the back. The cap includes an adjustable strap for sizing and was likely worn by Student Alumni Association volunteers.

               University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations.
              Student Alumni Association mug.
              UWA12-2023-09-21 · File · [1984?]-[199-?]
              Part of University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations fonds.

              A ceramic mug produced by the Student Alumni Association (SAA) featuring an illustration of Pounce de Lion drawn by Frank Esch. The design depicts Pounce de Lion running while carrying a sash or banner reading “UW SAA.”

               University of Waterloo. Alumni Relations.