academic costume

Academic hood of Rev. Dr. Daniel E. Jenkins, the first president and founder of the University of Omaha.

Academic robe of Rev. Dr. Daniel E. Jenkins, the first president and founder of the University of Omaha.

The collection consists of Carrie Pearl McVicker's graduation gown and Mortar Board cap from 1904.

Wooden baton, also called a mace, with rounded ends, painted with red and black bands. A red and black tassel is tied through a hole drilled at approximately one-third of the baton's length. The baton is 24 inches long with a diameter of 1 1/4 inches. The baton was carried by the faculty marshal who led the procession at the University of Omaha commencement ceremony.

An University of Nebraska-Lincoln academic stole that Robert E. Bader wore when receiving his PhD in history in 1953.

Two UNO commencement medallions for graduate students. One is marked "Graduate College" and the other "UNO Master's." Both are attached to red and black ribbons, to be worn around the neck.

A mace originally used by the UNO Marching Band's drum major and then later carried by the faculty marshal at commencements. The mace has a wooden stem with silver top and bottom pieces. The top of the mace includes a lion figure, which is somewhat tarnished. The wooden stem includes a decorative chain with red and black ribbons near the top. The mace is approximately 63 inches long.

A mace originally used by the UNO Marching Band's drum major and then later carried by the faculty marshal at commencements. The mace has a wooden stem with silver top and bottom pieces. The top of the mace includes a lion figure whose features are somewhat obscured by its silver plating. The mace is approximately 63 inches long.