Thomas G. Wynne Phi Beta Kappa Key, circa 1852-1854
Scope and Contents
One gold Phi Beta Kappa Key that belonged to Thomas G. Wynne while attending the College of William and Mary. The front of the key has 6 stars, the Greek letters for Phi Beta Kappa, and a hand pointing towards the Beta letter. The reverse of the key is inscribed "Tho. G. Wynne," the letters P, B, and K in cursive, and Dec. 5th, 1776, the year of the founding of Phi Beta Kappa.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1852-1854
Creator
- From the Collection: Wynne, Thomas G., 1834-1904 (Person)
- From the Collection: Milstead, Emmett Ward, 1859-1932 (Person)
Language of Materials
English and Latin
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository