Wilfrid Laurier University memorabilia collection
1929 - 2011
115 items
In 1910 the Canada Synod and Synod of Central Canada of the Lutheran Church entered into an agreement to establish a Lutheran Seminary. Though the location first proposed for the Seminary was Toronto, Waterloo was selected when its citizens offered a tract of land on the boundary of the town. The choice of location was affected, too, by the fact that the majority of Lutherans in Ontario lived in the vicinity of Waterloo and Berlin (Kitchener). In 1911 the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada opened its doors.
 
Facilities for pre-theological education were established in 1914 with courses leading to senior matriculation given in Waterloo College School.
 
In 1924 the Waterloo College of Arts, providing courses in post-secondary education in a four year program, was established. In 1925 the Faculty of Arts, under the name of Waterloo College, affiliated with the University of Western Ontario. Waterloo College soon began to offer Honours degree programs in the arts.
 
The affiliation with the University of Western Ontario ended in 1960 when the Seminary obtained a revised charter changing the name of the institution to Waterloo Lutheran University.
 
On November 1, 1973, Waterloo Lutheran University became Wilfrid Laurier University, one of Ontario's provincially assisted universities after Bill 178 was given Royal Assent by the Lieutenant Governor, former Wilfrid Laurier University Chancellor William Ross Macdonald.
The collection consists of awards, clothing, buttons, and other objects related to the history of Wilfrid Laurier University.
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1   Waterloo College, 1924-1960
      1.1      Awards 
            1.1.1      Honours Award for Non-Athletic Activity ring, 1953. Presented to Welf Heick
            1.1.2      Waterloo College 1953 honour pin
      1.2      Athletics
            1.2.1      Track and field ribbons, 1929-1937
            1.2.2      First letter : Waterloo College Athletic Association
            1.2.3      2 Honour crests : Waterloo College Athletic Association
            1.2.4      Manager’s letter : Waterloo College Athletic Association
      1.3      Clothing and textiles
            1.3.1      WC ’35 pennant
            1.3.2      Purple Waterloo College coat with mules crest, 1954
            1.3.3      Waterloo College beanie
            1.3.4      Waterloo College crest (2)
            1.3.5      Bus. Ad. crest
            1.3.6      Per Leges Libertas crest
            1.3.7      WC' 28 Pennant
            1.3.8      Waterloo College crest
      1.3.9      Lettermen's letter and crest, 1932
      1.6      Objects
            1.6.1      J. H. Hagey calling cards in leather case

2   Waterloo Lutheran University, 1960-1973
       2.1      Awards
            2.1.1      4 Waterloo University College award medals
      2.3      Clothing and textiles
            2.3.1      W.U.C. beanie with peak. W.L.U. Winter Carnival 1967 button attached
            2.3.2      W.U.C. beanie with tassel
            2.3.3      W.L.U. beanie with W.L.U. Frosh 1970 button
            2.3.4      W.U.C. beanie with WLU Winter Carnival ’70 button
            2.3.5      W.U.C. beanie with tassel and W.L.U. Winter Carnival 1967 button
            2.3.6      W.L.U. garter
            2.3.7      Purple Waterloo University College coat
            2.3.8      Gold Waterloo University College coat, Arts 69
            2.3.9      Purple corduroy Waterloo University College coat
            2.3.10    White Waterloo University College jacket
            2.3.11    Blue Waterloo University College jacket
            2.3.12    White sweater with purple and gold stripes
            2.3.13    Purple and yellow striped scarf
            2.3.14    Purple and gold striped scarf
      2.4       Buttons
            2.4.1      Hero, 1967
            2.4.2      Fink
            2.4.3      WLU Winter Carnival ‘70
            2.4.4      Drip
            2.4.5      Waterloo Lutheran University Winter Carnival 1966
            2.4.6      Waterloo Lutheran University Winter Carnival 1967
            2.4.7      Hero (Bob)
            2.4.8      Go Hawks Go
            2.4.9      Scum (Bob Irvine)
            2.4.10    Hero
            2.4.11    Winter Carnival 1969
 2.5      Openings and dedications
            2.5.1      Silver trowel, 1961
      2.6      Objects
            2.6.1      Black Waterloo Lutheran University stein
            2.6.2      White Waterloo Lutheran University stein
            2.6.3      4 Class of ’67 coasters
            2.6.4      8 Class of ’67 coasters
            2.6.5      2 Waterlumnus, W.L.U. – 1967 matchbooks
            2.6.6      Dye block of Waterloo Lutheran University Library
            2.6.7      Willison Hall newel post and spindles
            2.6.8      Stuffed and mounted hawk
            2.6.9      Waterloo Lutheran University cast iron desk seal
            2.6.10    Waterloo Lutheran University College cast iron desk seal
3   Wilfrid Laurier University, 1973-
      3.1      Awards
            3.1.1      15 year service award : silver ring, 1985
            3.1.2      15 year service award : glass picture frame
            3.1.3      Retirement greetings and congratulations from Board of Governors, 2009
      3.3      Clothing and textiles
            3.3.1      Laurier pennant, 2010
            3.3.2      Go Hawks WLU pennant
            3.3.3      Wilfrid Laurier University hanging banner with seal
            3.3.4      Wilfrid Laurier University badge
            3.3.5      University crest
            3.3.6      WLU 86 crest
            3.3.7      Wilfrid Laurier University jacket
            3.3.8      Wilfrid Laurier University Sociology Club sweatshirt, 1986-87
            3.3.9      Convocation volunteer t-shirt
            3.3.10     Centennial t-shirt
            3.3.11     Flag: WLU 75 years 1911-1986
            3.3.12     Purple velvet tapestry with university seal
            3.3.13     Yellow flag with university seal
      3.4      Buttons
            3.4.1      Dialogue Laurier 85
            3.4.2      A touch of class…the tradition continues
            3.4.3      Add “A touch of class” Vote Yes – Dec 1, University Arts Centre
            3.4.4      Wilfrid Laurier since 1911
            3.4.5      I bleed purple & gold
            3.4.6      WLU 4ME
      3.5      Openings and dedications
            3.5.1      John Aird Centre opening purple ribbon 
            3.5.2      The Grad House
                  3.5.2.1      Ceramic mug
                  3.5.2.2       Brick
            3.5.3      Science Building opening, Jan. 23, 1995
                  3.5.3.1      Glass goblet
                  3.5.3.2      Purple and yellow ribbon
      3.6      Objects
            3.6.1      Ceramic mug : Opening hearts & minds fundraising campaign, 2007
            3.6.2      Metal travel mug : Our Community, Our Laurier
            3.6.3      Travel toothbrush : Laurier Library - brush up on your research skills!, 2010
            3.6.5      Laurier 100 keychain
            3.6.6      Golden Hawk bobblehead
            3.6.7      Laurier 100 shopping bag
            3.6.8      Laurier Golden Hawk temporary tattoo
            3.6.9      Wilfrid Laurier University matchbook     
4   Undated
      4.1      Key. Engraved : Russwin Canada / SMK 9
      4.4      Phi Delta Pi pin
      4.5      Rotary Club citizenship pin
      4.6      Purple velvet cushion
      4.7      Honour Award badge. [1925-1989]
      4.8      Flags
            4.8.1      Ontario flag : Dominion Regalia Limited, Toronto, Ontario, 3” x 6”
            4.8.2      Flag with original crest and motto [1925-1989]
      4.9      Purple felt crests
      4.10     Felt W with crest
      4.11     Waterloo College Bed Push banner with signatures
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