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University at Buffalo Homecoming Queen cape

 Collection — Oversize-box: 1+
Identifier: 9-2-57

Scope and Content Note

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.

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.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Abstract

Cape worn by homecoming queens, circa 1950-1970.

Arrangement

This collection consists of one item.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Accruals and Additions

No further accruals are expected to this collection.

Processing Information

Processed by John Edens, 2011.
Finding aid encoded by Danielle White, March 2014.

Source

Title
Finding aid for the University at Buffalo Homecoming Queen cape
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by John Edens.
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
420 Capen Hall
Buffalo New York 14260-1674 US
716-645-2916
716-645-3714 (Fax)