Series 21: Memorabilia, circa 1780-2004, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains a variety of artifacts and memorabilia relating to the Packer, dating from circa 1780 to 2004. It includes awards and commemorations presented to students, personal items belonging to former students, textiles, promotional items, and architectural memorabilia. Items of note include two wooden primers (presumably used in the 19th century), an assortment of historical flags and banners dating as far back as 1890, class pins and rings, school uniforms, plaques, and other honors. It also includes items which were used in exhibitions which were displayed at the school. Some materials were donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris in 2001 and Ms. Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard (class of 1946).
Arrangement note
The series is arranged into five sub-series:
Sub-series 21.1: Honors and plaques
Sub-series 21.2: Textiles, banners, and flags
Sub-series 21.3: Pins, rings, and other metal objects
Sub-series 21.4: Exhibition items
Sub-series 21.5: Miscellaneous items
Sub-series 21.1: Honors and plaques, circa 1923-1999, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series includes plaques, awards, and other honors relating to Packer, dating from circa 1923 to 1999.
One Garden Plaque with the Inscription, "In Grateful Memory of Ella Mead 1883-1923 Student and Teacher", circa 1923, inclusive
Memorial plaque for Marcia Babbage, President, Class of 1952, circa 1954, inclusive
Four silver-framed commemorative certificates presented to alumni of the Packer Collegiate Institute for "embodying the founding spirit of Packer", 1966, inclusive
Two (2) Event-Related Plates, One Metal with the Inscription, "Unlock the door to fashion," and One Metal with the Inscription, "1970 Book Fair.", 1970, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute Citation of Merit Award plaque, 1977-1995, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute Cum Laude Society plaque, 1977-1995, inclusive
Packer Scholar Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement plaque, 1979-1999, inclusive
Junior Student Council Merit Awards plaque, 1983-1988, inclusive
One Garden Plaque with the Inscription, "Carole's Garden / Carole Silver loves children, books & plants / Spring 1987.", 1987, inclusive
Mock Trial Tournament New York City Winner Plaque, 1987, inclusive
Mock Trial Tournament New York City Winner Plaque (Plate Attached Separately), 1988, inclusive
150th anniversary citation from NY Governor George E. Pataki, 1996, inclusive
Framed letter from former President George H. W. Bush, 1999, inclusive
Plaque in honor of the founders of Packer Model Congress, 1999, inclusive
Sub-series 21.2: Textiles, banners, and flags, 1853-1995, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series contains textiles (school uniforms, commencement robes, sports uniforms, etc.), banners, and flags, dating from 1853 to 1995.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Embroidered Maroon Pillowcase, 1853, inclusive
Embroidered Pillowcase, 1853, inclusive
General
Gift of Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001
American flag, 1890, inclusive
General
Presented to the Packer Collegiate Institute by the Lafayette Post 140 G.A.R. at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in the presence of Gen. Sherman.
Embroidered Red Banner, 1899, inclusive
Hankerchief, circa 20th century
Felt Packer Collegiate Institute Letter Banner, 1909, inclusive
Packer '23 banner, 1923, inclusive
Banner, 1925, inclusive
Corset, 1946, inclusive
General note
Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946
Bronze Satin Jacket, 1946, inclusive
General note
Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946
Three miscellaneous pieces of bronze fabric, 1946, inclusive
General note
Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946
Gym Jumper, 1946, inclusive
General note
Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946
Complete Sports Uniforms (two), 1946, inclusive
General note
Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946
Two black shirts and three pair black bloomers, 1946, inclusive
General note
Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946
Two Sleeves Yellow Felt Varsity Stripes; One Sleeve Green Felt Varsity Stripe; Two Sleeves Maroon Felt, Packer Collegiate Institute insignia, 1946, inclusive
General note
Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946
"Alphabet Banners" (two), 1982, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute Red Cotton T-shirt, 1983, inclusive
Basketball uniforms (two shirts, two pair shorts), 1985-1995, inclusive
Softball uniform (one shirt, one pair pants), 1985-1995, inclusive
Maroon and White Graduation Tassels (two), 1985-1995, inclusive
Embroidered Cloth from Class Day, 1990, inclusive
General note
Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19
Nylon Packer tote bag, circa 1990s-2000s, inclusive
Commencement Flags and Banners, Undated
Purple Banners (two), Undated
Orange Banner, Undated
Felt Banners (three), Undated
Packer Collegiate Institute Maroon Pennant, Undated
American flag, Undated
Mortarboard, Undated
Black Commencement Collars (four), Undated
Black Commencement Robe Belonging to Eleanor Elliott, Undated
Black Bloomers (five), Undated
White Cotton Blouses (three), Undated
White Commencement Robes (two), Undated
Orange Commencement Collars (two), Undated
Neckties with P.C.I. Insignia (four), Undated
General note
Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19
Silk Scarves with P.C.I. Insignia (five), Undated
General note
Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19
Maroon "P.C.I." Beanie, Undated
General note
Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19
Canvas Sack with P.C.I. Insignia., Undated
General note
Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19
Packer Collegiate Institute Maroon Tie with Pelican Design, Undated
"Roving Alumni Photographer" Aprons, Undated
Sub-series 21.3: Pins, rings, and other metal objects, circa 1860s-2004, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series contains class pins, rings, and other metal objects, dating from circa 1860s to 2004.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Class ring/pin tags with names of owners and dates of donation, 19th century-1980, inclusive
General
Probably relates to pins and rings in box 555.
Packer hairpins (two, one broken), circa 1860s-1900s, inclusive
Packer spoons (two), circa 1860s-1940s, inclusive
Class of 1872 "Resona" pin, 1872, inclusive
"Resona" pin, circa 1872, inclusive
Class of 1873 "Corona" pin, 1873, inclusive
Class of 1875 pin, 1875, inclusive
Class of 1880 pin, 1880, inclusive
Class of 1884 pin, 1884, inclusive
Class of 1886 pin, 1886, inclusive
Class of 1888 pin, 1888, inclusive
Class of 1890 pin that belonged to A.G.C. (?), 1890, inclusive
Class of 1890 pin that belonged to B. Eddy, 1890, inclusive
Class of 1893 pin, 1893, inclusive
Class of 1893 pin, 1893, inclusive
Class of 1894 (?) pin, 1894, inclusive
Class of 1897 pin that belonged to E.P., 1897, inclusive
Class of 1898 pin that belonged to G. Browne, 1898, inclusive
Class of 1899 pin, 1899, inclusive
Class of 1899 pin that belonged to E.L.D., 1899, inclusive
Decorative pin featuring Packer logo, circa 1890s-1920s, inclusive
Packer signet ring, circa 1890s-1920s, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute ring, circa 1890s-1920s, inclusive
Class of 1901 pin that belonged to E.E. Carver, 1901, inclusive
Class of 1902 pin that belonged to M.E. Markwald, 1902, inclusive
Pi Delta Kappa sorority pin that belonged to M.E. Markwald, circa 1902, inclusive
Lambda Epsilon Phi sorority pin that belonged to Markwald, circa 1902, inclusive
Two pins or other jewelry, 1902, inclusive
General
Gift of Mary Emma Peck, class of 1902
Two pins, one with Kappa Delta Pi insignia, circa 1902, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute pin that belonged to Christine Siefke Trexler (Class of 1903 or 1907), circa 1903-1907, inclusive
Class of 1904 pin, 1904, inclusive
Class of 1904 - Nu Tau Kappa sorority pin, 1904, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute pin, circa 1905, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute pin that belonged to Alice Welcher Erickson (Class of 1905), circa 1905, inclusive
Class of 1906 pin and medallion, 1906, inclusive
Class pin, circa 1906, inclusive
Class of 1907 pin, 1907, inclusive
Packer pin with P on chain, circa 1900s-1940s, inclusive
Kappa Psi pin that belonged to E.C., circa 1900s-1910s, inclusive
P.A.A. pin, circa 1900s-1940s, inclusive
P.C.I. pin, circa 1900s-1940s, inclusive
Packer flag in a heart pin, circa 1900s-1940s, inclusive
Packer flag pin, circa 1900s-1940s, inclusive
Class of 1911 pin that belonged to A.O.T., 1911, inclusive
Class of 1912 pin, 1912, inclusive
Two gold necklaces and one class ring attached to chain, 1912, inclusive
Class of 1914 that belonged to S.E.D., 1914, inclusive
Pi Delta Kappa sorority pin that belonged to S.E.D., circa 1914, inclusive
Pi Delta Kappa sorority pin, circa 1914, inclusive
Class of 1917 pin that belonged to L.H., 1917, inclusive
Class of 1918 pin that belonged to E.F.B., 1918, inclusive
The College of Packer Collegiate Institute pin, circa 1919-1972, inclusive
Class pin, circa 1925, inclusive
Two class pins, circa 1927, inclusive
Class pin, circa 1928, inclusive
Class of 1930 pin that belonged to B.R.B., 1930, inclusive
Class of 1938 pin that belonged to K.T.A., 1938, inclusive
Packer signet ring that belonged to R.C. Benedict, circa 1939, inclusive
Kappa Delta Pi sorority pin, circa 1946, inclusive
Class of 1972 pin, 1972, inclusive
Packer pin or other jewelry, 2004, inclusive
Class pin, Undated
General note
Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19
Eleven pins with varying Packer Collegiate Institute insignia, Undated
Three pins or other jewelry, Undated
Brass Belt Buckle with Pelican, Undated
Watch from "Image Watches, Inc.", undated
Sub-series 21.4: Exhibition items, 1839-1945, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series contains items that were used in historical exhibitions at Packer, dating from 1839 to 1945. Materials include photographic prints, cabinet cards, drawings, newspaper clippings, manuscript letters, fliers, notices, official documents, invoices, receipts and stock certificates. They were used in as many as three exhibitions, one of which was almost certainly the centennial exhibit of 1945.
There are several items of note relating to the founding of the Brooklyn Female Academy (BFA) in this sub-series, including a notice of meeting in Brooklyn to plan establishment of BFA, the floor plans of the BFA building, and an invitation to the opening of the school.
Documents pertaining to the Founding and Origins of the Brooklyn Female Academy, 1846-1891, inclusive
Items Relating to the Packer family and the founding of the Packer Institute., 1853-1930s, inclusive
Includes portraits of the Early Presidents of the Packer Institute., 1854-1938, inclusive
Images of Packer, Undated
Images of Brooklyn, 1855-1945, inclusive
Commencements, 1852-1871, inclusive
Stock Certificates of the Brooklyn Female Academy, 1845, inclusive
Subway Construction – Request for Consent from Board of Rapid Transit Railroad Commissioners, June 14, 1901, inclusive
Unknown Photograph, Undated
Matthew Brady Cabinet Card of Walt Whitman, 1860s, inclusive
Letter from W.S. Packer to A. Packer, 1839, inclusive
Program. "Celebration of the Opening of the Packer Collegiate Institute for the Education of Females in the City of Brooklyn, November 9, 1854.", 1854, inclusive
Sub-series 21.5: Miscellaneous items, circa 1780-1995, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series contains assorted items relating to Packer, including promotional items, dating from circa 1780 century to 1995. Of note is a handcolored engraving entitled "The Inthronization of their Majesties also a View of the West End of the Choir of St. Peters in Westminster, and of the manner of Placing and Seating the Company in that Part of the Choir" (circa 1780), which was donated to the school by Sydney W. Davidson in 1957. Davidson was a Packer Trustee. It also includes two wooden primers that might have been used during the early years of the school.
"The Inthronization of their Majesties also a View of the West End of the Choir of St. Peters in Westminster, and of the manner of Placing and Seating the Company in that Part of the Choir" handcolored engraving, circa 1780, inclusive
General
Gift of Sidney W. Davidson, 1957 (Packer Trustee)
Wooden primer, 19th century, inclusive
Wooden primer, 19th century, inclusive
Brooklyn Female Academy satin bookmark, 1854, inclusive
Two Iron Fence Mountings, undated
Four Stained Glass Pieces with Packer Collegiate Institute symbols (2 pelicans, 2 P.C.I. logos), undated
Report Card, Metal, undated
Metal Seals with Packer Collegiate Institute Insignia (twelve seals), undated
Rubber Decorative Stamps (twelve stamps), undated
Metal Plates of Photos and Engravings of the Packer Collegiate Institute building (ten plates), undated
Framed Commencement Invitation, undated
Women's Manual of Parliamentary Law with embroidered Packer Collegiate Institute book cover, 1898, inclusive
P.C.I. picture book, undated
Packer Collegiate Institute Printed Posters (five posters), undated
Dance card with leather case and pencil, 1925, inclusive
Leather compact with mirror and Packer Collegiate Institute insignia, undated
Leather card holder with pencil with Packer Collegiate Institute insignia, undated
General
Belonged to Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Tucker
John Eadie Leech memorial bookmark, 1913, inclusive
Dance card, 1914, inclusive
Packer ceramic plates (two), circa 1950s, inclusive
Mugs (seven), 1982-1995, inclusive
Pencil Sketch of a Ceramic Mug, 1985, inclusive
Alumni Association ceramic tile, circa 1990s
Shopping Bag of a Peasant Girl Hand-Painted by Mrs. Smith, President of Packer Collegiate Institute Parent's Association, 1961, inclusive
Packer Collegiate Institute Pencils, undated
Packer Collegiate Institute Red Commemorative Ribbons, undated
Packer Collegiate Institute Notebook, Red and White Cover, undated
Packer Poem, circa 1890s-1940s, inclusive
General note
Book plate?
Packer Shield, circa 1940s, inclusive
General note
Gift of Carole V. Cotler, 2010
Abraham & Strauss / Packer Collegiate Institute tag, 20th century, inclusive
Packer pelican buttons, circa 2000s, inclusive
General
Originally packaged with Packer magnet clips and bumper stickers
Packer pelican magnet clips, circa 2000s, inclusive
General
Originally packaged with Packer buttons and bumper stickers
Packer bumper stickers, circa 2000s, inclusive
General
Originally packaged with Packer buttons and magnet clips
Packer rubber stamps (ten), circa 1980s-1990s, inclusive
General
Used by the Office of Development. Includes stamps for various rooms (Centennial Period Room, Packer Between the Wars Period Room, Disco Room) and events (Before the Bridge and Victorian Packer (1996)).