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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameMedal
medals
Object NumberABDUA:103003
CreatorS07Lw2
Brief DescriptionMedals awarded to Arthur Lobban, Last Secretary of Aberdeen YMCA Harriers by the North Eastern Harriers Association. This includes: Two 'Round the Town' medals awarded in 1937-38 and 1938-39. One '2 Mile Novice 3rd' medal award in 1934-35. One 'MILE' medal awarded in 1937-38. Two '5 MILES' medals awarded in 1937-38 and one '5 MILES' medal award in 1938-39. Two '7 MILES - Team Race' medals awarded in 1936-37.
Content DescriptionThe medals all have the same face of a scene showing a man running with trees in the background. The inscription reads 'North Eastern Harriers Association'.
Dimensions27x36
Materialsbronze
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
Associated Object NumberABDUA:103004 ABDUA:103005 ABDUA:103006
MakerH. Samuel, Ltd. Jewellers, Manchester, London, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Cardiff, and all principal cities.
Object Production Date1934-39
Associated PersonArthur Lobban
Associated OrganisationNorth Eastern Harriers Association
Field CollectorArthur Lobban
Object History NoteThese medals were presented by the North Eastern Harriers Association.
Aquisition SourceUniversity of Aberdeen Special Collections Centre
Aquisition NoteThe Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club donated a range of archival and memorabilia to the University of Aberdeen Special Collections Centre. These medals were transfered to the University of Aberdeen Museums in 2016.
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