Record Group 16. Artifacts (1919-2017, undated; 24.76 linear feet), 1919-2017, undated, inclusive

Six wood frames covered with fabric, each with a different kind of garment closure (button, snap, etc.), intended as a teaching aid for young children. (To conserve the fabric it was removed from the wood frames by N-YHS Conservator Janet Lee in October 2019; the pieces are stored together in the same box. Photos are available to see the objects prior to conservation work.)

Nine pennants for Fieldston or ECS.

Book of ephemera bound in fabric and leather, made in Ethical Culture art class. Fabric guest book with entries (including Felix Adler) dating 1928, 1946, 1947, 1969. Possibly donation of Marie Neuberger.

Hand painted fabric scroll with illustrated text, from Fieldston students thanking Felix Adler for their new school. (Rolled for storage, with photograph of images for reference.)

Signed "To Henry & Mildred / June 14th 1928 / From George T. Tobin." Unfinished portrait of woman verso.

Example of 1880-style dresses worn by students for Adler's 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Fieldston Lower. Includes explanatory text and photograph from donor Barbara Rothschild Michaels.

Two examples of folding wooden music stands made by teacher Willys P. Kent for Fieldston Lower.

Slide-out desk board signed or carved by several students, circa 1940s. Teacher schedule circa 1980s taped to reverse side.

Third grade class photograph, 1988-1989. Graphic design mockups for ephemera, circa 1980s-1990s. Foam core poster with reproduction of watercolor with aerial view of Fieldston Campus, 2004. Two copies of poster with aerial photograph of students and staff in two seasons, circa 2000s. Reproduction of Fieldston campus photograph in frame from Robert D. Kohn and Clarence S. Stein Architects Associated, undated. Prints of three drawings by McCann of Fieldston campus, 2004. ECFS foam core poster with staff photographs, undated.

Ribbons from track and field events.

Letter from the Bak Ae Won Orphanage in Korea, thanking children of the Ethical Culture School Camp for sending supplies, 1959. Posters for student and alumni events and initiatives (e.g., Poe Day, "Keep the Eagle Healthy" student health series, films), 2009-2010, undated. Poster signed to the "students of Ethical Culture" from artist James De La Vega, 2011.

Small medals with ribbons. Several from the Fathers and Sons Association, 1961 and undated. Fieldston Invitational Soccer Tourney, 1961. Various track and field events, 1984 and undated.

Three pins from the Junior Division of the National Rifle Association, undated. Three C.A.A. yeoman or bowman pins. Two ECS pins from principal Allan Shedlin's retirement. Also one Fieldston track shoe charm, 1962.

Assorted buttons. Most created for special events and initiatives, including homecoming, alumni events, 1984 "mayheyday" and 1991 "Super Saturday." (22 buttons total.)

Hand painted sign reading "The Little Theater, est. May 1971."

Document to commemorate First Annual Spring Arts Festival, 1974, signed by principal Ken Barton and students who participated in painting wall mural. Certificate of membership in The Hundred Year Association of New York, 1978.

Wallet found "behind a classroom wall" with 1976 Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority School Ticket. Text of Maya Angelou poem wrapped in Multiculture Supper 1993 ribbon. Promotional hard hat for "Promises to Keep: The Campaign for the Ethical Culture Fieldston School." Orange baton with fabric tape on either end.

100th Anniversary documents (special "ECS Centennial Supplement" of the Riverdale Press, letter and photograph from President Jimmy Carter, proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of the City of New York, legislative resolution from the Legislature of the State of New York), 1978. Protest signs (four handmade signs relating to feminism and women's issues), circa 2017. History of slavery display panals, undated.

Six t-shirts commemorating special events or graduating Fieldston classes.

Scroll with art and history project made by class of Fieldston Lower fifth graders.

Engraved "1941 - Fieldston - 1991."

Quilt made for 2000 reunion of the class of 1942, signed by some alumni.

Laundry bag, pillow cases, terry cloth, and fleece blanket.

Large white fabric banner with "ECS" in orange.

Name of "Jim" embroidered on front. 1980 Champs patch on back.

Two "F" patches, one noting "club champions."

Portrait of long-time science teacher Henry Kelly, painted by alumni James Margulies. Note with painting: "Prof. Kelly/Kelly Lab Rm. 534/Possibly painted by student."

A window frame and glass noted as from 6th floor of ECS, destroyed in a fire in summer 1989(?), possibly from 1906 original building.

Appears to be signed by Picasso. Print is matted. Is out of frame, but frame and backing are with the print.