Texas Tech University Archives
Below is a listing of Texas Tech University related artifacts that are housed here.

Clothing, Textiles and Objects - Athletics

  1. Football autographed by 1954 Gator Bowl Team
  2. Texas Tech football uniform: shirt and padded pants (Donor: Elmer Tarbox)
  3. "Border Intercollegiate Athletic Conference" trophy; on display in the University Archives exhibit case
  4. Letterman’s Sweater, Jeffrey Morris
  5. Trophy: "Bobby Cavazos Most Valuable Player Award Gator Bowl 1954 Texas Tech 35 AUBURN 13"
  6. Red Texas Tech Letterman's sweater with a red and black "Double T" wool and felt patch on left side (Donor: Mill Boyd)
  7. Drinking glass of Texas Tech’s 1953 Border Conference Championship with Masked Rider depicted on glass (Donor: Doris P. Smith)
  8. Texas Tech football sweaters and stockings, 5 items, 1938 (Donor:  Elmer Tarbox, 1987)
  9. Texas Tech warm-up jacket, jerseys, and cheerleader jacket
  10. Swim team: Red knit jersey with a Double T and blue fish and "Dolphin" embroidered on left-side (Donor: Bo Grimshaw)
  11. Swim team: Red wool and black leather lettermen's jacket-side (Donor: Bo Grimshaw)
  12. Double T Dolls jersey, white with red, black and white banding around sleeves and v-neck collar, and has "Raiders" in red lettering across the chest. The number "14" in red with black trim is on the back of the jersey. (Donor: Bo Chris Snead)
  13. Double T Dolls jersey, white with red, black and white banding around sleeves and v-neck collar, and has "Raiders" in red lettering across the chest. The number "17" in red with black trim is on the back of the jersey. (Donor: Bo Chris Snead)
  14. Double T Dolls jersey, red with red, black and white banding around sleeves and collar, and has "Texas Tech" in black lettering with white trim across the chest. On the back of the jersey is "Karen M 20" in black with white trim. (Donor: Bo Chris Snead)
  15. Double T Dolls jersey, red with red, black and white banding around sleeves and collar, and has "Texas Tech" in black lettering with white trim across the chest. On the back of the jersey is "24" in black with white trim. The bottom of the jersey has been cut off to make it much shorter than #15. (Donor: Bo Chris Snead)
  16. Yellow softball signed by Teresa Wilson
  17. Baseball signed by Larry Hays with "27" and a Double T written in black sharpie, 2008 (Donor: Bill Tynan)
  18. Red plastic miniature ball given out during a basketball game; written in black ink on the ball is "Texas Tech vs Baylor 1974" and "Southwestern" (Donor: Julia Saffell)
  19. Athletic t-shirt collection:  a) Lubbock A-J Extra! "A Slice of Heaven" Lady Raiders win of the NCAA title; b) Southwest Conference 1996 (2 items, 1 is more yellowed); c) Dr. Pepper Southwest Conference Classic; d) Lady Raiders Final Four National Champs; e) Hoopa Dallas SWC Women's Basketball Post-Season Classic XI; f) Road to the NCAA Women's Final Four 1993; g) Celebrating SWC Excellence Southwest Conference Post-Season Tournament 1996; and h) NCAA Women's Final Four Atlanta 1993. (Donor:  Greg Westmoreland)
  20. Framed: Southwest Conference, 1995 (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  21. Baden Limited Edition Volleyball, 1996  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  22. Wilson Football: "First Big XII Victory," undated  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  23. Wilson Football: "Tech 31 Colo 10," 1999  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  24. Wilson Football: "Tech 21 A & M 19," 1999  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  25. Miniature Red and Black Football, undated  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  26. Wooden Football Stand: 2" x 7 ¾" x 3 ¾", undated  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  27. Wilson Football: "Tech 24 New Mexico 3," 2000  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  28. Wooden Football Tee, undated  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  29. Wilson Football: "Tech 45 Baylor 24," 1996  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  30. Baden Limited Edition Volleyball, 1996  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  31. Autographed miniature Baden Volleyball, undated  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  32. Autographed Wilson Softball in protective cover with Plexiglas Base, 1999  (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  33. Wool Texas Tech football manager's letter jacket worn by Jim Humphreys in 1946 (Donor: Bernice Humphreys)

Clothing, Textiles and Objects - Band and Music Related

  1. Band uniform, Texas Tech University
  2. On display in the University Archives exhibit case - Black Band Director’s coat, double-breasted style
  3. Black wool band uniform pants with metal thread accents
  4. Texas Tech University band uniform, complete - Spats x 2, pants x 2, cummerbund, jacket, cape, buttons, drop, dickey, suspenders cap, baseball-style
  5. T-shirt: Mobil Cotton Bowl Classic, 1937-1995
  6. T-shirt: "NCAA Women’s Basketball Mideast Regional"
  7. T-shirt: "Independence Bowl Spirit Party ‘98"
  8. T-shirt: "NCAA Women's Final Four," 1993
  9. Rugby shirt: Long-sleeved, Double T emblem, "Court Jesters", and Double T emblem
  10. Polo shirt: Short-sleeved, Double T emblem "Red Raider Band Texas Tech University"
  11. T-shirt: "NCAA Women's West Regional Basketball ’93"
  12. Portfolio, tan leather: "D. O. Wiley Host Conductor, 1953 National Intercollegiate Band Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma"
  13. Drum-head, signed by Nebraska Cornhuskers pep band
  14. Visor cap, Texas Tech University
  15. T-shirt, "Texas Tech Band
  16. Drum Major’s Shako (hat)
  17. Woven hat with red band with "Goin' Band" and the Double T symbol (Donor: Flora Goforth)
  18. Band uniform pants, white
  19. Band uniform pants, white
  20. Band uniform pants, black
  21. Band uniform pants, black
  22. Band uniform jacket with tails
  23. T-shirts, red, "Texas Tech Band"
  24. Baseball cap with embroidered patch on front with Double "T" symbol and "Goin’ Band" and "1999 Sudler Trophy"
  25. Two piece, red and black band uniform. A circular patch with "Texas Tech" and "Band" is sewn on the arm. (Donor: D. O. Wiley)
  26. Framed piece - "Texas Tech 26" and a harp-shaped object done, all done in black felt, on a red felt background
  27. Framed: “Goin Band from Raiderland” 1999 Sudler Trophy Recipient, 1999 (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  28. White Band Director’s coat, double-breasted style, with brass buttons and a matching pair of pants. (Donor: D. O. Wiley)
  29. Black band wind suit, brand new (Donor: Mike Blass)
  30. Black jacket with 3 gold stripes and 2 Texas Tech buttons with school seal (Donor: Mike Blass)
  31. Black Fedora hat (Donor: Mike Blass)
  32. Black jacket with 3 gold stripes and 3 gold, Texas Tech buttons with school seal, and black pants (Donor: Mike Blass)
  33. 2 piece uniform – red and white top with “TECH” in black lettering on front; black pants with red stripe and white piping (Donor: Mike Blass)
  34. “Goin’ Band from Raiderland” hat (Donor: Mike Blass)
  35. Red jacket with Double T logo on chest (Donor: Mike Blass)
  36. 3 piece uniform - black with red trim, and a ruffled dickey (Donor: Mike Blass)
  37. 2 piece uniform - white jacket with red and black trim with white scroll pattern, a dickey and black pants and white spats (Donor: Mike Blass)
  38. Red and white jacket with “TECH” with white braid; black pants with red stripe and white piping (Donor: Mike Blass)
  39. Black band wind suit, brand new (Donor: Mike Blass)
  40. Court Jesters wind suit top (Donor: Mike Blass)

  41. Two gold shoulder pads with tassels (Donor: Mike Blass)

  42. Red wool sweater (Donor: Mike Blass)
  43. Red wool letterman’s jacket with black trim and a patch that reads “Texas Tech Band 1928” (Donor: Mike Blass)
  44. Red polo, brand new, with “Goin’ Band” on it (Donor: Mike Blass)
  45. Red cape with “TECH” on the back (Donor: Mike Blass)
  46. Red spandex top for a baton twirler, warmer season wear (Donor: Mike Blass)

  47. Red velour top for a baton twirler, winter wear (Donor: Mike Blass)

  48. White pants with red stripe (Donor: Mike Blass)
  49. Plastic poncho with Double T on back (Donor: Mike Blass)

  50. Wooden music stand with a Double T and “Texas Tech” lettered in red, circa 1930s (Donor: Mike Blass)

Clothing and Textiles - Miscellaneous

  1. Texas Tech Cheerleader Shirt, undated (1 item; Purchased from: Hill and Hill Auction Service from the Lois "Cowboy" Nance Estate, 1990)
  2. Texas Tech Pennant, undated (1 item; Purchased from: Hill and Hill Auction Service from the Lois "Cowboy" Nance Estate, 1990)
  3. High Riders Sweaters (26 items)
  4. T-shirt, "Plant a Tradition Arbor Day, April 30, 1999, Texas Tech (Double T logo) University
  5. Texas Tech: 75th Anniversary Banner
  6. Belt with gold-toned metal "Texas Tech" buckle
  7. Sweater, "Tech 36" in red felt letters on front
  8. "Fish Cap" or "Slime Beanie." According to Texas Tech traditions Freshmen students were required to wear the cap to designate their class standing
  9. White smock or lab coat with a Texas Tech patch on front worn by the TTUHSC physicians and staff (Donor: Sharleen Rhoads)
  10. Leather holsters and gun belt with two guns, four plastic bullets originally worn by the Texas Tech’s mascot, Raider Red (Donor: Saddle Tramps)
  11. Red and black vinyl garment bag with "Nance L. H. Cowboy" embroidered in black and a unique Raider Red image on the pocket area (Donor: Alvin Davis)
  12. Three complete cheerleader outfits plus an extra top
  13. Black wool letterman's jacket with black leather fold-down collar. The back is embroidered with "Texas Tech" and "Liberal Arts" and an image of the Administration Building. (Donor: Claude Hutcherson)
  14. Red t-shirt with "RaiderAid Texas Tech" on the front.
  15. Woven textile, predominantly dark blue, with an image of the Administration Building and "Texas Tech Lubbock Texas" underneath. Below that is a large Double T with "Engineers Show 36" inside.
  16. Woven textile, white background with an image of the Texas Tech Seal and "Texas Technological College" and "Textiles 31" done in black. Heavily stained.
  17. Woven textile, white and green background with an image of a house and trees and "Tech. 1935 Home Economics".
  18. Woven textile, red background with "Texas Technological College" and "Textiles" and the Tech Seal in white.>/font>
  19. Framed, Red and black Texas Tech pennant, 1927
  20. Three Native American Rugs (Donor: Florence Phillips)

Miscellaneous

  1. Leather notebook purchased on the Opening Day of Texas Tech University, (1 item; Donor: Ray, James W., 1991)

  2. Texas Tech milk bottle and white hard hat

  3. Mortar Board, black with gold tassels, doctoral (?)

  4. Waste basket, stencil of a matador in red with the words "Texas Tech" above the depiction

  5. Harness and buckle from old Texas Tech horse barn

  6. Briefcase. Tag tied to handle reads: "Briefcase used by W. T. Gaston, Gift: Texas Tech: Board of Regents 1970"

  7. Resolution, preserving the Livestock Judging Pavilion "HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 90038"

  8. Seat cushion, "TEXAS TECH Double T symbol) Red Raiders"

  9. Glass: "Texas Technological College Lubbock, Texas"

  10. Hard hat, from the Wiggins Hall ceremony

  11. Print block with portrait of Bradford Knapp, President of Texas Tech (5” x 5 ¾”)

  12. Coronelli Globe plaque

  13. Ground breaking shovels of Preston Smith and John T. Montford (4 items) (Donors: Jan Taylor and John Montford)

  14. Texas Tech’s English – Philosophy Building, miniature set

  15. Class of 1946 granite marker

  16. 12” square pillow of red corduroy with white “Texas Tech University” and University Seal, undated (Donor: Susan Lupton Rigby)

  17. 2 Texas Tech Red Raider rubber stamps (Donor: Susan Lupton Rigby)

  18. One deck of cards, “Texas Technological College” and college seal in gold on black background, unopened, undated (Donor: Susan Lupton Rigby)

  19. Paperweight, “Texas Tech University” and University Seal stamped on copper-colored metal medallion inset into oak base, undated (Donor: Susan Lupton Rigby)

  20. Coffee mug with “Texas Tech” and University Seal in gold on black background, undated (Donor: Susan Lupton Rigby)

  21. Miniature leather saddle and wooden stand, made in celebration of reunion of former Masked Riders. On the wooden stand, "1954 Tradition Reigns 2004 - Texas Tech University" and "Southwest Collection" is burned into the wood. (Donor: Lynn Whitfield)

  22. Golden statue of Dirk West's Raider Red standing before a Double T - on display in the University Archives exhibit case

  23. Pennants given out by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal which depicts Dirk West's Raider Red and has "Red Raider Country" and "Lubbock Avalanche-Journal" written on it. Comes with stick handle.  (Donor:  Julia Saffell; 2 identical pennants)

  24. Miniature model of the United Spirit Arena

  25. Sculpture, wood:  Longhorn Bull and Card, undated

  26. White, round metal candy tin with “Double T” painted in red and black on lid. Two cellophane wrapped round candies with "TEXAS TECH" written in red on the center of a white field with red and black alternating on the perimeter, undated (Donor: Chancellor's Office)
  27. White mug with Double T insignia and black lettering: "Employee Charitable Campaign," 1999
  28. Magnetic gold pocket address book with Texas Tech University Seal, undated
  29. Red wooden apple: "Texas Tech University," undated
  30. Plexiglas: "Marsha Sharp Freeway," 2000
  31. Mug: College of Education, Texas Tech University, undated
  32. Mug: Army ROTC, Texas Tech Red Raiders, undated
  33. Epaulet Pin (?): Texas Tech University with gold perimeter on perimeter, undated
  34. Double T Spur Tie Tack, undated
  35. Leather Coaster holder with 5 leather coasters: Accounting Alliance, Texas Tech University (x 3)
  36. Black Leather and Brass Coaster: Texas Tech University, undated
  37. Graduation Tassel from A. J. Montoto, 1963
  38. Leather strip from Matador Office Building Dedication, Ranching Heritage Center, 1973
  39. Student Identification Card for D'Ann Sammons, 1929
  40. Keychain for the On Campus Night Shuttle, 2007
  41. Pen used by the incorporators to sign the Articles of Incorporation for the TTU School of Medicine Foundation, February 13, 1970
  42. Pen used by Marshall Formby in the press box at the TTU vs Texas game, September 30, 1972
  43. Pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the press box at the TTU vs Texas game, September 30, 1972
  44. Two wooden coins from the Office of the Registrar with the Double T logo, undated
  45. Small notepad with the Masked Rider, Ben Holland, on the horse Midnight Matador, 2003-2004
  46. Literary Production: Mayoral Proclamation, Texas Tech-Lubbock Week, 1971
  47. Big Twelve Notepads (2), undated
  48. Bookmarks from PrintTech (24 copies, 2 different types of bookmarks), undated
  49. Texas Technological College Campus Tour Guides (2 copies), undated
  50. "Double T" Decals (54), undated
  51. Printed Material: Salesman's Sampler, Graduation Announcements, 1967
  52. Printed Material: Texas Tech Seal Decals (5 copies), 1935
  53. Printed Material: Double T and Tech Seal Decals (2 copies, different version), 1935
  54. Printed Material: "This Is Texas Tech" Pamphlets (5), undated
  55. Red metal spoon used in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Athletic Dining Facilities, undated
  56. TTU Teaching Academy gold pin with genie lamp and red Double T [2 identical items] transferred from the Jay Harris Collection, undated

  57. Shovel used for groundbreaking ceremony for the TTU Library Addition, February 2, 1973

  58. Wooden (?) collectible of the Bell Tower, 1998

  59. Wooden (?) collectible of the Administration Building, 1998

  60. Wooden (?) collectible of Jones Stadium, 1998

  61. Miniature cotton bail with tag from the Textile Research Center, undated

  62. Stress Reducing Hardhat for University Center Groundbreaking (3), undated

  63. Shovel used in Museum Groundbreaking, 1968

  64. Souvenir Brick from United Spirit Arena, 1999

  65. TTU pencils (2 different ones), undated

  66. Red and black pom poms (4 items), undated

  67. Plastic, round Cotton Kings hockey puck holder given out during a game, undated

  68. Plastic drinking mugs with TTU logs and information, as well a Crickets baseball one (8 items), undated

  69. Plastic water bottle for Fitness Information Technology Challenge F.I.T., 2005

  70. Miniature, metal windmill, undated (Donor: Florence Phillips)

  71. Vellum diploma noted to be the first diploma ever issued by the Texas Technological College, which was awarded to Mary Dale Buckner, Bachelor of Arts, 1927 (1 item)

Miscellaneous Objects from the Chancellor's Office

  1. Drinking glasses x 6 with "Governor John T. Montford"
  2. Drinking glass, small x 1 with "Governor Don Henderson"
  3. Coffee mug
  4. Lucite paperweight
  5. Shell-shaped dish with "Kay Bailey Hutchison State Treasurer, Treasurer's Office State of Texas"
  6. Memo minder/paperweight, cross section of agate with quart crystals
  7. Ore sample from San Andres Formation
  8. Brass initial, "M"
  9. Framed name plate, "Senator John T. Montford"
  10. Baseball cap, grey, blue lettering across front reads: "Montford Texas Senate Pol Adv Paid for by John T. Montford"
  11. "Guest" registry book
  12. Wall hanging, Chinese woman wearing a mauve and multi-colored kimono while blowing a horn
  13. Tablecloth with Chinese characters
  14. Plaque, Texas state shape, Lucite. "TEXAS TECH MEDICAL CENTER El Paso" Double T in center with a star below, 5" x 5" x 1", undated
  15. Plaque, wooden base with bronze horse bust. "Head of the Class" by Alvin Davis. 7 ½" x 5 ½" x 4", undated
  16. Framed: Texas Tech’s 75th Anniversary Gala, 1998
  17. Framed: Scissors from the United Spirit Arena Grand Opening Celebration, 1999
  18. Plaque: "Texas Tech Rodeo," 1998
  19. Plaque: Honorary Saddle Tramp for Chancellor John T. Montford, 1996
  20. Bell: Honorary Saddle Tramp for Chancellor John T. Montford, 1996
  21. Hard Hat: Facilities Planning and Construction (white), undated
  22. Key Chain: Seal of Texas Tech University, undated
  23. Sculpture, wood: Longhorn Bull and Card, undated
  24. Mug: Texas Tech University, Home of Champions! Texas tech Football From the President’s Box (x 3, black), 1995
  25. Coasters: Texas Tech University Semi-centennial (x 3), 1973-1975
  26. Bottles: 8-ounce Coca-Cola Commemorative Bottles in Box for Texas Tech University’s 75th Anniversary 1923-1998 (x 2), 1998
  27. Proclamation from Texas Tech University Faculty, undated [oversized]
  28. Aerial Photograph (Tennis Courts/Engineering Key), Texas Tech University, undated [oversized]
  29. Aerial Photograph (Memorial Circle/The Key), Texas Tech University, undated [oversized]
  30. Aerial Photograph (University Center/Administration), Texas Tech University, undated [oversized]
  31. Framed Photograph: John T. Montford Conducts Texas Tech University Symphony Orchestra, 1998 [oversized]
  32. Framed Photograph: Your First Year, Texas Tech Ambassadors, 1996-1997 [oversized]

Signage and Plaques

  1. "Gordon Hall" Dormitory sign

  2. "Seal of Texas Technological College," wooden, painted gold - on display in the University Archives exhibit case -

  3. Plaque from October 13, 1965 of the "Daily Toreador"

  4. Metal letters spell out "Texas Technological College Class ’34" (or ’43)"

  5. Plaque, bronze, "Will Rogers Riding Into the Sunset at Texas Tech University Electra Waggoner 1943-1987 @ 1987" - in the Small Conference Room, Admin.

  6. Plaque: "Named in Honor of Professor Joe Dennis, Member of the Faculty of the Department of Chemistry 1938-1976, Head of the Department  1950-1969, an Inspiring Teacher and a True Leader Whose Contributions to the Department Established its Strength and Will Long be Remembered"

  7. Wooden plaque with a golden horse's head and an engraving of "Head of the Class by Alvin G. Davis"

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