Artist's conk; found on BOC climb of Saddleback Mtn.; inscription on conk "Saddleback Mtn. Appalachian Trail October 6, 1940;" conk is autographed by Life Magazine photographers Eliot Elisofon and Joe Reshower who were covering the climb for the magazine; conk was donated by Gilbert Center, class of 1943, on Feb. 8, 1970; accompanied by news clipping and note.
Item — Box: Drawer 7 , item: 30
Identifier: 11
Scope and Content Note
From the Series:
This series is comprised of a variety of artifacts associated with Bates College, and includes megaphones, trowels, gavels, magnets, and other miscellaneous items.
Dates
- 1860s-2023
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 101 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General Physical Description note
Repository Details
Part of the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Repository
Contact:
70 Campus Avenue
Lewiston Maine 04240 United States of America
207-786-6354
muskie@bates.edu
70 Campus Avenue
Lewiston Maine 04240 United States of America
207-786-6354
muskie@bates.edu