University of Kentucky memorabilia collection,

Descriptive Summary

Title
University of Kentucky memorabilia collection,
Date
circa 1908-2008 (inclusive)
Creator
University of Kentucky Archives
Extent
12 cubic feet (10 boxes; 1 wooden display)
Subjects
University of Kentucky - Collectibles.
College sports - Collectibles.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in boxes by size.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by University Archives staff.; machine-readable finding aid created by Janice Childers
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Scope and Content
The University of Kentucky memorabilia collection consists of various items of memorabilia, primarily sports-related, and include pins, medallions, ticket stubs, buttons, and a clock from the Administration Building.

Contents of the Collection

Commemorative button with Rupp and starters,, 1964-1965

  • Item 05
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Athletes in Action (Exhibition),, November 11, 2002

  • Item 214.01
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Florida,, February 4, 2003

  • Item 214.02
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Tennessee State,, December 30, 2002

  • Item 214.03
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Auburn,, January 22, 2003

  • Item 214.04
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Notre Dame,, January 18, 2003

  • Item 214.05
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Georgia,, February 11, 2003

  • Item 214.06
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Ticket stub: UK vs. LSU,, February 15, 2003

  • Item 214.07
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Mississippi State,, February 23, 2003

  • Item 214.08
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Tennessee,, February 26, 2003

  • Item 214.09
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Ticket stub: UK vs. Vanderbilt,, March 5, 2003

  • Item 214.10
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Commemorative pin: Mr. Wildcat, 1926-2008,, 2008

  • Item 227.01
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Public memorial service program, front and back pages,, April 3, 2008

  • Item 227.02.a
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Public memorial service program, interior pages,, April 3, 2008

  • Item 227.02.b
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Special Collections Research Center - Closed

The Breckinridge Research Room will be closed starting May 11, 2026, and anticipates re-opening Fall semester 2026 in an alternate location for the duration of the King Library renovation.

Reproduction requests will still be available during the closure.

Contact SCRC with questions.

Requests

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You may come across language in UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center collections and online resources that you find harmful or offensive. SCRC collects materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. These materials document the time period when they were created and the view of their creator. As a result, some may demonstrate racist and offensive views that do not reflect the values of UK Libraries.

If you find description with problematic language that you think SCRC should review, please contact us at SCRC@uky.edu.