University of the Philippines
Jorge B. Vargas Museum & Filipiniana Research Center
Library and Archives
Memorabilia
Vargas Memorabilia are materials acquired by Don J. B. Vargas throughout the course of his life as a public servant, a private individual, a sports enthusiast, and as member and official of associations and organizations. It includes the following:
The U.P. Alumni Association presented to Hon. Jorge B. Vargas the Gold Medal and Diploma of Appreciation.
The U.P. Alumni Association presented to Hon. Jorge B. Vargas the Gold Medal and Diploma of Appreciation.
Diplomas and certificates were acquired from the schools and universities he attended. He likewise received certificates from various organizations from different events.
Provenance unknown. Creator: El Oro (established 1911) Jose J. Tupaz, Jr., Military Jeweler, Goldsmith and Engraver Physical description: Metalic made, gold-plated with paint on inlaid design.
Round button attached at the back with seal and inscription " Order of Sikatuna. Raja". Lower engraved inscription reads "'EL ORO' J. TUPAZ, JR."
Provenance unknown. Creator: El Oro (established 1911) Jose J. Tupaz, Jr., Military Jeweler, Goldsmith and Engraver Physical description: Metalic made, gold-plated with paint on inlaid design.
Vargas collection of pins, medals, and badges were acquired from his official functions as a public servant, a sports official, and enthusiast, and as a member of the boy scouts of the Philippines.
On exhibit display are some Mr. Jorge Vargas' trophies from sports activities he participated in and won during his time. Other trophies are in storage in the Memorabilia section of the museum.
On exhibit display are some Mr. Jorge Vargas' trophies from sports activities he participated in and won during his time. Other trophies are in storage in the Memorabilia section of the museum.
Don J.B. Vargas' plaques and trophies were given by organizations and associations from various events. The trophies he received were chiefly from events he joined in and won.
Wooden box cigarette box case with three pocket compartments inside with inscription: Lucky Strike, Camel, and Chesterfield Cigarettes. J.B.V. letters are inscribed outside the box.
Wooden box cigarette box case with three pocket compartments inside with inscription: Lucky Strike, Camel, and Chesterfield Cigarettes. J.B.V. letters are inscribed outside the box.
He had likewise acquired numerous souvenir items from his travel abroad which includes: ceramics, lacquerware, silver items, desktop items, cigarette cases, matchboxes, hotel keys, and etcetera.
Some of the items were acquired through gift from close personal friends and colleagues in the government.