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Ashes to Archives: The Evolution of Smoking Culture at KU

Items in the Ashes to Archives: The Evolution of Smoking Culture at KU Collection

Wescoe Cigar Donor Letter
Letter from Clyde W. Toland about the cigar given to him by Chancellor Wescoe

Geological Survey Ashtray

Campus Ashtray
Ashtray depicting campus buildings

Jayhawk Ashtray
Jayhawk Ashtray from Fran Gabrielson, daughter of Thomas Ashley

Campanile Ashtray
Ashtray with handle depicting the Campanile

1969 Jayhawker Yearbook

"Nobody Knows Why, But Seniors Smoke Pipe of Peace"
News clipping from the University Daily Kansan about a Senior Breakfast tradition and its origins

Provost Surface Photo
Provost James R. Surface smoking in his office