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University of Waterloo black leather jacket.

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo likely worn by an undergraduate student in the kinesiology and co-op programs. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains black and white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features black and white letter patches that spell out, “CO-OP / KIN.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the number patches, “84.” The jacket was manufactured by Ontario Sports Ltd.

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University of Waterloo black leather jacket.

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by Kathleen Land (BA ’99), an undergraduate student studying English Literature. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains gold letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features gold letter patches that spell out, “ARTS.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the gold number patches, “99.” The jacket was manufactured by Export Leather Garments Ltd.

Land, Kathleen

University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts jacket.

A red melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts worn by an undergraduate student in the early 1960s. The jacket is lined with brown paisley polyester satin. The back of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket includes white letter and number patches that spell out, “ARTS / 65.” Based on these number patches, it is likely the student that owned this jacket graduated from the university in 1965.

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University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering jacket.

A grey melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering worn by David Rumpel (BASc '64), an undergraduate student studying Engineering Physics. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch with the UW initials and an Engineering banner. The back of the jacket contains gold letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the gold number patches, “64.”

Rumpel, David John Walter

University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics sweater.

A teal sweater designed by Professor Emeritus Peter Ponzo for the Faculty of Mathematics that features illustrations of various animals on the front representing different groups within the faculty. Included in the illustration is a penguin representing the artificial intelligence group, a flamingo representing the Computer Science Group, beavers also representing Computer Science, as well as a python and a lion although their representation is unknown. In addition, the sweater illustration includes drawings of the Math and Computer Building, the Waterloo Crest, a Waterloo Math logo, two individuals wearing pink ties and other small details such as computers, pencils, waves, graphs, a maple leaf, and more.

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University of Waterloo Faculty of Science jacket.

A yellow nylon jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Science worn by an undergraduate student in the 1960s. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch with the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “SCI.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the white number patches, “67.” Based on these number patches, it is likely the student that owned this jacket graduated from the university in 1967.

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University of Waterloo gold leather jacket.

A gold leather jacket from the University of Waterloo by James Land (BA '72), an undergraduate student. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains black letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features black letter patches that spell out, “ARTS.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the black number patches, “73.”

Land, James Kenneth

University of Waterloo Kinesiology blazer.

A gold two-button blazer from the University of Waterloo worn by Peter Dallas (BSc '72), an undergraduate student in one of the first kinesiology classes at the University of Waterloo. The front left side of the jacket includes a patch with the University of Waterloo name and the School of Physical Education and Recreation logo on the chest pocket. The jacket was manufactured by Sainthill-Levine Co. Ltd.

According to Peter Dallas, the blazer was ordered for students in the first kinesiology classes by Dr. Robert (Bob) Norman and Neil Widmeyer, both faculty members in the School of Physical Education and Recreation during that period.

Peter Dallas wore the blazer with pride at numerous alumni reunions and had recently celebrated his fiftieth-year anniversary in 2022.

Dallas, Peter Oliphant

University of Waterloo leather jacket and orientation t-shirt.

The collection includes a black leather jacket with University of Waterloo branding, likely owned by a student in the kinesiology and co-op programs, that features patches on the front, back, and sleeves displaying the university crest, motto, and program details. In addition, the collection contains a teal t-shirt from the University of Waterloo featuring characters from the Wayne's World film, which was likely worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992.

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University of Waterloo leather jackets and scarf.

The collection includes a gold leather jacket with University of Waterloo branding, worn by James Land (BA '72), that features patches on the front, back and sleeves displaying the university crest, motto, and program details. A handknit scarf in the university colors of black, gold, and white, which belonged to James Land, is also included. In addition, the collection contains a black leather jacket worn by Kathleen Land (BA '99), James Land's daughter, who also attended the University of Waterloo as an undergraduate student. The black leather jacket features University of Waterloo branding and patches on the front, back and sleeves displaying the university crest, motto, and program details.

Land, James Kenneth

University of Waterloo orientation t-shirt.

A teal t-shirt from the University of Waterloo likely worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992. The t-shirt features an illustration of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two characters from the Wayne’s World film, along with the movie’s tagline “You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl” and the words, “FROSH WORLD” at the bottom. In the illustration, Campbell is seen wearing a hat with the inscription, “1992 FROSH WORLD” while Algar is wearing a University of Waterloo t-shirt and holding a cup labeled, “Village 1.” The characters are placed near a couch surrounded by clouds and birds. The top left side of the t-shirt displays a triangular logo that reads, “University of Waterloo Frosh 92.”

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University of Waterloo scarf.

A handknit scarf made for James Land (BA '72), an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, by his mother, Eleanor Land, likely to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black and gold stripes and white fringe.

Land, James Kenneth

University of Waterloo scarf.

A handknit scarf made for an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo likely to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black, gold, and white stripes and black, gold, and white fringe.

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University of Waterloo tracksuit.

A black, white, and gold athletic tracksuit. The front left-side of the jacket has a vertical white stripe with black vinyl letter patches spelling out "WATERLOO." The tracksuit was manufactured by Darby Sportswear Co. Ltd of Paris, ON. While it is believed that this tracksuit is from the University of Waterloo, it is possible that it is associated with the Waterloo Thunderbirds, a local girls’ hockey team.

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Waterloo College and Associate Faculties jacket.

A white jacket from the Waterloo College and Associate Faculties (also referred to as the Associate Faculties) worn by Robert Judd (BASc '63), an undergraduate student, in 1958. The front left-side of the jacket features a design printed in blue that includes the school name, “Waterloo College,” the Waterloo College coat of arms, and the Waterloo College motto “Veritas omnia vincit.” The back of the jacket features the word “Engineering” printed in blue lettering across the centre. The jacket was manufactured by Beaver Fine Outerwear.

Robert Judd arrived on campus in September 1957 and joined the second cohort of students in the newly established Associate Faculties. Judd began classes in October 1957 and adhered to a 40-hour weekly classroom schedule. Classes were held in temporary portables located in the Waterloo College parking lot. Robert Judd likely purchased the jacket in the spring of 1958 and wore it until a new grey school jacket became available around 1960. He kept this jacket for many years as an alumnus and recently celebrated his sixtieth-year anniversary in 2023.

Judd, Robert Arthur