Guide to The Packer Collegiate Institute records 2014.019

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Collection processed by Pratt Institute, School of Library and Information Science graduate students and John Zarrillo. Digital materials processed by Erica López in 2019.

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Revised by John Zarrillo Revised by Maggie Schreiner to incorporate additional material Revised by Aliki Caloyeras and Maggie Schreiner to include digitized material. Revised by Maggie Schreiner to reflect the incorporation of born digital materials Revised by Amy Lau to include COVID-19 oral histories Updated by Alice Griffin to include CBH language. , March 2017 , September 2018 , February 2020 , December 2020 , February 2021 , May 2022

Container List

Container 1	Container 2	Title	Date
Series 21: Memorabilia, circa 1780-2004 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 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).
Sub-series 21.1: Honors and plaques, circa 1923-1999. 18 items in seven boxes Scope and Contents The sub-series includes plaques, awards, and other honors relating to Packer, dating from circa 1923 to 1999.
Box: 361	Folder : 3	One Garden Plaque with the Inscription, "In Grateful Memory of Ella Mead 1883-1923 Student and Teacher"	circa 1923
Box: 344	Folder : -	Memorial plaque for Marcia Babbage, President, Class of 1952	circa 1954
Box: 358	Folder : 1	Four silver-framed commemorative certificates presented to alumni of the Packer Collegiate Institute for "embodying the founding spirit of Packer"	1966
Box: 362	Folder : 4	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
Box: 359	Folder : 3	Packer Collegiate Institute Citation of Merit Award plaque	1977-1995
Box: 359	Folder : 4	Packer Collegiate Institute Cum Laude Society plaque	1977-1995
Box: 359	Folder : 2	Packer Scholar Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement plaque	1979-1999
Box: 359	Folder : 1	Junior Student Council Merit Awards plaque	1983-1988
Box: 361	Folder : 4	One Garden Plaque with the Inscription, "Carole's Garden / Carole Silver loves children, books & plants / Spring 1987."	1987
Box: 360	Folder : 4	Mock Trial Tournament New York City Winner Plaque	1987
Box: 360	Folder : 5	Mock Trial Tournament New York City Winner Plaque (Plate Attached Separately)	1988
Box: 534	Folder : -	150th anniversary citation from NY Governor George E. Pataki	1996
Box: 360	Folder : 1	Framed letter from former President George H. W. Bush	1999
Box: 360	Folder : 3	Plaque in honor of the founders of Packer Model Congress	1999
Sub-series 21.2: Textiles, banners, and flags, 1853-1995. 6.5 Cubic Feet in thirteen boxes and one object Arrangement Arranged chronologically. Scope and Contents The sub-series contains textiles (school uniforms, commencement robes, sports uniforms, etc.), banners, and flags, dating from 1853 to 1995.
Container 1	Container 2	Title	Date
Box: 364	Folder : 1	Embroidered Maroon Pillowcase	1853
Box: 368	Folder : 1	Embroidered Pillowcase General Gift of Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001	1853
Box: 367	Folder : 1	American flag 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.	1890
Box: 364	Folder : 2	Embroidered Red Banner	1899
Box: 42	Folder : -	Hankerchief	circa 20th century
Box: 364	Folder : 3	Felt Packer Collegiate Institute Letter Banner	1909
Item: Packer '23 banner		Packer '23 banner	1923
Box: 365	Folder : 2	Banner	1925
Box: 370	Folder : 1	Corset General note Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946	1946
Box: 370	Folder : 2	Bronze Satin Jacket General note Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946	1946
Box: 370	Folder : 3	Three miscellaneous pieces of bronze fabric General note Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946	1946
Box: 370	Folder : 4	Gym Jumper General note Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946	1946
Box: 370	Folder : 5	Complete Sports Uniforms (two) General note Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946	1946
Box: 370	Folder : 6	Two black shirts and three pair black bloomers General note Donated by Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946	1946
Box: 370	Folder : 7	Two Sleeves Yellow Felt Varsity Stripes; One Sleeve Green Felt Varsity Stripe; Two Sleeves Maroon Felt, Packer Collegiate Institute insignia General note Mary Jean Eckhardt Howard, Class of 1946	1946
Box: 365	Folder : 3	"Alphabet Banners" (two)	1982
Box: 376	Folder : 3	Packer Collegiate Institute Red Cotton T-shirt	1983
Box: 369	Folder : 1	Basketball uniforms (two shirts, two pair shorts)	1985-1995
Box: 369	Folder : 2	Softball uniform (one shirt, one pair pants)	1985-1995
Box: 372	Folder : 3	Maroon and White Graduation Tassels (two)	1985-1995
Box: 373	Folder : 4	Embroidered Cloth from Class Day General note Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19	1990
Box: 105	Folder : -	Nylon Packer tote bag	circa 1990s-2000s
Box: 364	Folder : 4	Commencement Flags and Banners	Undated
Box: 364	Folder : 5	Purple Banners (two)	Undated
Box: 364	Folder : 6	Orange Banner	Undated
Box: 365	Folder : 1	Felt Banners (three)	Undated
Box: 365	Folder : 4	Packer Collegiate Institute Maroon Pennant	Undated
Box: 366	Folder : 1	American flag	Undated
Box: 371	Folder : 1	Mortarboard	Undated
Box: 371	Folder : 2	Black Commencement Collars (four)	Undated
Box: 371	Folder : 3	Black Commencement Robe Belonging to Eleanor Elliott	Undated
Box: 371	Folder : 4	Black Bloomers (five)	Undated
Box: 371	Folder : 5	White Cotton Blouses (three)	Undated
Box: 372	Folder : 1	White Commencement Robes (two)	Undated
Box: 372	Folder : 2	Orange Commencement Collars (two)	Undated
Box: 373	Folder : 1	Neckties with P.C.I. Insignia (four) General note Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19	Undated
Box: 373	Folder : 2	Silk Scarves with P.C.I. Insignia (five) General note Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19	Undated
Box: 373	Folder : 3	Maroon "P.C.I." Beanie General note Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19	Undated
Box: 373	Folder : 6	Canvas Sack with P.C.I. Insignia. General note Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19	Undated
Box: 376	Folder : 4	Packer Collegiate Institute Maroon Tie with Pelican Design	Undated
Box: 376	Folder : 8	"Roving Alumni Photographer" Aprons	Undated
Sub-series 21.3: Pins, rings, and other metal objects, circa 1860s-2004. 0.8 Cubic Feet in five boxes Arrangement Arranged chronologically. Scope and Contents The sub-series contains class pins, rings, and other metal objects, dating from circa 1860s to 2004.
Container 1	Container 2	Title	Date
Box: 527	Folder : 19	Class ring/pin tags with names of owners and dates of donation General Probably relates to pins and rings in box 555.	19th century-1980
Box: 556	Folder : -	Packer hairpins (two, one broken)	circa 1860s-1900s
Box: 556	Folder : -	Packer spoons (two)	circa 1860s-1940s
Box: 555	Folder : 1	Class of 1872 "Resona" pin	1872
Box: 555	Folder : 2	"Resona" pin	circa 1872
Box: 555	Folder : 3	Class of 1873 "Corona" pin	1873
Box: 555	Folder : 4	Class of 1875 pin	1875
Box: 555	Folder : 5	Class of 1880 pin	1880
Box: 555	Folder : 6	Class of 1884 pin	1884
Box: 555	Folder : 7	Class of 1886 pin	1886
Box: 555	Folder : 8	Class of 1888 pin	1888
Box: 555	Folder : 9	Class of 1890 pin that belonged to A.G.C. (?)	1890
Box: 555	Folder : 10	Class of 1890 pin that belonged to B. Eddy	1890
Box: 555	Folder : 11	Class of 1893 pin	1893
Box: 555	Folder : 12	Class of 1893 pin	1893
Box: 555	Folder : 13	Class of 1894 (?) pin	1894
Box: 555	Folder : 14	Class of 1897 pin that belonged to E.P.	1897
Box: 555	Folder : 15	Class of 1898 pin that belonged to G. Browne	1898
Box: 555	Folder : 16	Class of 1899 pin	1899
Box: 555	Folder : 17	Class of 1899 pin that belonged to E.L.D.	1899
Box: 555	Folder : 18	Decorative pin featuring Packer logo	circa 1890s-1920s
Box: 555	Folder : 19	Packer signet ring	circa 1890s-1920s
Box: 555	Folder : 20	Packer Collegiate Institute ring	circa 1890s-1920s
Box: 555	Folder : 21	Class of 1901 pin that belonged to E.E. Carver	1901
Box: 555	Folder : 22	Class of 1902 pin that belonged to M.E. Markwald	1902
Box: 555	Folder : 23	Pi Delta Kappa sorority pin that belonged to M.E. Markwald	circa 1902
Box: 555	Folder : 24	Lambda Epsilon Phi sorority pin that belonged to Markwald	circa 1902
Box: 374	Folder : 4	Two pins or other jewelry General Gift of Mary Emma Peck, class of 1902	1902
Box: 374	Folder : 5	Two pins, one with Kappa Delta Pi insignia	circa 1902
Box: 555	Folder : 25	Packer Collegiate Institute pin that belonged to Christine Siefke Trexler (Class of 1903 or 1907)	circa 1903-1907
Box: 555	Folder : 26	Class of 1904 pin	1904
Box: 555	Folder : 27	Class of 1904 - Nu Tau Kappa sorority pin	1904
Box: 555	Folder : 28	Packer Collegiate Institute pin	circa 1905
Box: 555	Folder : 29	Packer Collegiate Institute pin that belonged to Alice Welcher Erickson (Class of 1905)	circa 1905
Box: 555	Folder : 30	Class of 1906 pin and medallion	1906
Box: 374	Folder : 6	Class pin	circa 1906
Box: 555	Folder : 31	Class of 1907 pin	1907
Box: 555	Folder : 32	Packer pin with P on chain	circa 1900s-1940s
Box: 555	Folder : 33	Kappa Psi pin that belonged to E.C.	circa 1900s-1910s
Box: 555	Folder : 34	P.A.A. pin	circa 1900s-1940s
Box: 555	Folder : 35	P.C.I. pin	circa 1900s-1940s
Box: 555	Folder : 36	Packer flag in a heart pin	circa 1900s-1940s
Box: 555	Folder : 37	Packer flag pin	circa 1900s-1940s
Box: 555	Folder : 38	Class of 1911 pin that belonged to A.O.T.	1911
Box: 555	Folder : 39	Class of 1912 pin	1912
Box: 374	Folder : 3	Two gold necklaces and one class ring attached to chain	1912
Box: 555	Folder : 40	Class of 1914 that belonged to S.E.D.	1914
Box: 555	Folder : 41	Pi Delta Kappa sorority pin that belonged to S.E.D.	circa 1914
Box: 555	Folder : 42	Pi Delta Kappa sorority pin	circa 1914
Box: 555	Folder : 43	Class of 1917 pin that belonged to L.H.	1917
Box: 555	Folder : 44	Class of 1918 pin that belonged to E.F.B.	1918
Box: 555	Folder : 45	The College of Packer Collegiate Institute pin	circa 1919-1972
Box: 374	Folder : 3	Class pin	circa 1925
Box: 374	Folder : 3	Two class pins	circa 1927
Box: 374	Folder : 3	Class pin	circa 1928
Box: 555	Folder : 46	Class of 1930 pin that belonged to B.R.B.	1930
Box: 555	Folder : 47	Class of 1938 pin that belonged to K.T.A.	1938
Box: 555	Folder : 48	Packer signet ring that belonged to R.C. Benedict	circa 1939
Box: 374	Folder : 3	Kappa Delta Pi sorority pin	circa 1946
Box: 555	Folder : 49	Class of 1972 pin	1972
Box: 374	Folder : 3	Packer pin or other jewelry	2004
Box: 373	Folder : 3	Class pin General note Donated by Mrs. T. Stewart Harris, 2001 September 19	Undated
Box: 374	Folder : 3	Eleven pins with varying Packer Collegiate Institute insignia	Undated
Box: 374	Folder : 2	Three pins or other jewelry	Undated
Box: 374	Folder : 5	Brass Belt Buckle with Pelican	Undated
Box: 374	Folder : 11	Watch from "Image Watches, Inc."	undated
Sub-series 21.4: Exhibition items, 1839-1945. 0.5 Cubic Feet in one box 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.
Container 1	Container 2	Title	Date
Box: 377	Folder : 1	Documents pertaining to the Founding and Origins of the Brooklyn Female Academy	1846-1891
Box: 377	Folder : 2	Items Relating to the Packer family and the founding of the Packer Institute.	1853-1930s
Box: 377	Folder : 3	Includes portraits of the Early Presidents of the Packer Institute.	1854-1938
Box: 377	Folder : 4	Images of Packer	Undated
Box: 377	Folder : 5	Images of Brooklyn	1855-1945
Box: 377	Folder : 6	Commencements	1852-1871
Box: 377	Folder : 7	Stock Certificates of the Brooklyn Female Academy	1845
Box: 377	Folder : 8	Subway Construction – Request for Consent from Board of Rapid Transit Railroad Commissioners, June 14	1901
Box: 377	Folder : 9	Unknown Photograph	Undated
Box: 377	Folder : 10	Matthew Brady Cabinet Card of Walt Whitman	1860s
Box: 377	Folder : 11	Letter from W.S. Packer to A. Packer	1839
Box: 377	Folder : 12	Program. "Celebration of the Opening of the Packer Collegiate Institute for the Education of Females in the City of Brooklyn, November 9, 1854."	1854
Sub-series 21.5: Miscellaneous items, circa 1780-1995. 3.4 Cubic Feet in fourteen boxes and one flat file drawer 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.
Container 1	Container 2	Title	Date
Box: 215	Folder : -	"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 General Gift of Sidney W. Davidson, 1957 (Packer Trustee)	circa 1780
Box: 529	Folder : 2	Wooden primer	19th century
Box: 529	Folder : 1	Wooden primer	19th century
Box: 221	Folder : -	Brooklyn Female Academy satin bookmark	1854
Box: 361	Folder : 1	Two Iron Fence Mountings	undated
Box: 361	Folder : 2	Four Stained Glass Pieces with Packer Collegiate Institute symbols (2 pelicans, 2 P.C.I. logos)	undated
Box: 362	Folder : 1	Report Card, Metal	undated
Box: 362	Folder : 2	Metal Seals with Packer Collegiate Institute Insignia (twelve seals)	undated
Box: 362	Folder : 3	Rubber Decorative Stamps (twelve stamps)	undated
Box: 362	Folder : 5	Metal Plates of Photos and Engravings of the Packer Collegiate Institute building (ten plates)	undated
Box: 363	Folder : 1	Framed Commencement Invitation	undated
Box: 363	Folder : 2	Women's Manual of Parliamentary Law with embroidered Packer Collegiate Institute book cover	1898
Box: 363	Folder : 3	P.C.I. picture book	undated
Box: 363	Folder : 7	Packer Collegiate Institute Printed Posters (five posters)	undated
Box: 374	Folder : 1	Dance card with leather case and pencil	1925
Box: 374	Folder : 1	Leather compact with mirror and Packer Collegiate Institute insignia	undated
Box: 374	Folder : 1	Leather card holder with pencil with Packer Collegiate Institute insignia General Belonged to Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Tucker	undated
Drawer: Print Drawer 3E		John Eadie Leech memorial bookmark	1913
Box: 374	Folder : 16	Dance card	1914
Box: 383	Folder : -	Packer ceramic plates (two)	circa 1950s
Box: 375	Folder : 1-7	Mugs (seven)	1982-1995
Box: 375	Folder : 8	Pencil Sketch of a Ceramic Mug	1985
Box: 556	Folder : -	Alumni Association ceramic tile	circa 1990s
Box: 376	Folder : 1	Shopping Bag of a Peasant Girl Hand-Painted by Mrs. Smith, President of Packer Collegiate Institute Parent's Association	1961
Box: 376	Folder : 5	Packer Collegiate Institute Pencils	undated
Box: 376	Folder : 6	Packer Collegiate Institute Red Commemorative Ribbons	undated
Box: 376	Folder : 7	Packer Collegiate Institute Notebook, Red and White Cover	undated
Box: 527	Folder : 20	Packer Poem General note Book plate?	circa 1890s-1940s
Box: 527	Folder : 21	Packer Shield General note Gift of Carole V. Cotler, 2010	circa 1940s
Box: 555	Folder : 50	Abraham & Strauss / Packer Collegiate Institute tag	20th century
Box: 555	Folder : 51-52	Packer pelican buttons General Originally packaged with Packer magnet clips and bumper stickers	circa 2000s
Box: 555	Folder : 53-54	Packer pelican magnet clips General Originally packaged with Packer buttons and bumper stickers	circa 2000s
Box: 554	Folder : 12	Packer bumper stickers General Originally packaged with Packer buttons and magnet clips	circa 2000s
Box: 105	Folder : -	Packer rubber stamps (ten) 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)).	circa 1980s-1990s
Box: 374	Folder : 10	Autograph Book	1876-1879
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Series 21: Memorabilia, circa 1780-2004

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Sub-series 21.1: Honors and plaques, circa 1923-1999. 18 items in seven boxes

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Sub-series 21.2: Textiles, banners, and flags, 1853-1995. 6.5 Cubic Feet in thirteen boxes and one object

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Sub-series 21.3: Pins, rings, and other metal objects, circa 1860s-2004. 0.8 Cubic Feet in five boxes

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Sub-series 21.4: Exhibition items, 1839-1945. 0.5 Cubic Feet in one box

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Sub-series 21.5: Miscellaneous items, circa 1780-1995. 3.4 Cubic Feet in fourteen boxes and one flat file drawer

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