Collection Historical objects
The historical collection of the RUG consists of objects, documents and audio-visual material about the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and student life since the founding of the university in 1614 until today.
There are a few core collections such as memorial coins/medals, official clothing (togas), paintings and prints. The document collection consists of charters, bulls and degrees, edicts, lustrum documents and posters.
Book of student songs, student society Vindicat Atque Polit, 1833
Student in masquerade costume, painting by Otto Eerelman, 1859
Commemorative coin with image of Ubbo Emmius, 1999
Poster Anniversary of the University, 1964
Watercoulour of the academic hospital, Munnekeholm Groningen, by Barend Bueninck, 1903
Sketch of the mural in the Academy building, by R. en O. Linnemann, 1909
Academy building, 1919
Postcard of main building of the academic hospital, ca. 1905
The gate of the first academy building of 1614, painting by Jan Ensing, ca. 1840
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