Memorabilia of Monroe Jackson Rathbone
Scope and Contents
The material here includes memorabilia donated to Lehigh by Rathbone's family in 1997 and consists of a carton of ceremonial hoods given to him when he received honorary degrees from various colleges and universities (not labeled), and framed certificates and other awards given to him.
Dates
- Creation: 1956-1967
Creator
- Rathbone, Monroe Jackson (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Use Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
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Biographical / Historical
Monroe Jackson Rathbone, Class of 1921, was a very active alumnus of Lehigh University. Born in 1900 in West Virginia, he went on to become the CEO of Exxon Mobile Petroleum company. He also served as President of the Board of Trustees at Lehigh, and Rathbone Hall, a dining facility, was dedicated and named after him.
Extent
9 Linear Feet (5 flat boxes)
Abstract
The material here includes memorabilia donated to Lehigh by Rathbone's family in 1997 and consists of a carton of ceremonial hoods given to him when he received honorary degrees from various colleges and universities, framed certificates, memorabilia and other awards given to him.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by format.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Rathbone Family, 1997.
Subject
- Lehigh University. Board of Trustees (Organization)
Genre / Form
Occupation
Topical
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Arielle Willett
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
- Sponsor
- Lehigh University Library and Technology Services.
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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