Collection contains medals and medallions gifted to Cornell University by other institutions, groups, and countries. Many items were gifted to the Cornell University Library in the first half of the 20th century as part of a library "medals collection."

Various Cornell related jewelry including rings and pins, hat pins, locket, and watch fobs.

A portrait medallion of John M. Olin, 1973 and a plaque honoring his 60 years of service, 1973 presented to Olin by the Olin Corporation on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Also, a certificate named John Olin as a Cornell Presidential Councillor, 1966.