University at Buffalo Homecoming Queen cape

Collection — Oversize-box: 1+

Identifier: 9-2-57

Staff Only

Blue velvet cape trimmed with white fur, worn by homecoming queens at the State University of New York at Buffalo, circa 1950-1970.

Dates

circa 1950-1970

Language of Materials

Collection material in English.

Terms of Access

University at Buffalo Homecoming Queen cape, circa 1950-1970 is open for research.

Copyright

Copyright of papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the University Archives before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Additional Description

Overview

Cape worn by homecoming queens, circa 1950-1970.

Historical Note

Homecoming festivities began in 1934 when the university was still the private University of Buffalo. The tradition continues today. This particular cape was worn by the homecoming queens from approximately 1950 to 1970.