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Nov 09, 2010, 04:05 AM
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 Mark Dayton
Scarce Class of 1914 Ring - Fresno State
Was out at Golden Gate Park (Big Rec) for a night hunt and found this 22K Class of a very scarce 1914 ring for "Fresno State Normal". "Fresno State Normal" was the original name of Fresno State University. The college was established in 1911 and basically stopped being called Fresno State Normal after 1916 until finally becoming a 4 year university in 1921. The 6th oldest college in California. The University is still trying to determine how many actually graduated that year but, very few as it was mostly just a 2 year program in 1914.
I have contacted the University and they intend to write a story about it in the FSU Bulldog Newsletter. I have also been contacted by several people in Administration and from the Alumni Association so far regarding the story of finding this ring. I have been told by everyone that I have talked to so far that there is no record of any class rings that said "Fresno State Normal" ever being made!

Thanks for looking!
HH, Mark
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Nov 09, 2010, 04:07 AM
#2
 Mark Dayton
Re: Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State"
No name inscribed inside or anywhere . . .
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Nov 09, 2010, 04:50 AM
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Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
Sweeeeet find right there, congrats!!!!!!
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Nov 09, 2010, 06:20 AM
#4
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
From the land of the Bluenose....it might be unique me bouy. Great shape for all the years!
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Nov 09, 2010, 06:27 AM
#5
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
You my friend have the one to prove them wrong! A one in a million find. Congrats.
Happy Hunting
Desertfox
(Paul)
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Nov 09, 2010, 09:07 AM
#6
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
that is really a nice ring! congrats
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Nov 09, 2010, 09:43 PM
#7
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
Mark That is a sweet find congrats Banner!
Finding a Ring is a Treasure Returning a Ring is a Great Treasure HH
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Nov 09, 2010, 09:49 PM
#8
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Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
Wow, what a find! The 22K explains the great condition. How deep was it and what kind of signal did you get? They sure had an odd way of putting the year on that ring!
You got my banner vote...for a great find and the rarity!!
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Nov 09, 2010, 09:53 PM
#9
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Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
Incredibly cool find there Mark! 
Very decent of you to contact the university in regard to it!
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Nov 09, 2010, 09:58 PM
#10
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
You are just kickin' butt here lately. Good for you, you deserve it Mark. I know how hard you work for your finds.
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Nov 09, 2010, 09:59 PM
#11
 Hey! I found a .........
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
Now that is a great find! It possibly was a school teachers ring, not a graduation ring.
And I'm pretty sure there weren't many teachers there then. 
This desrves to be on the banner.
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Nov 09, 2010, 10:16 PM
#12
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
Are you sure it is 1914? It looks to me like "14 Fresno State Normal 1911" But, I might not be looking at it right! Either way, it's a great find.
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Nov 09, 2010, 10:28 PM
#13
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Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
 Originally Posted by fyrffytr1
Are you sure it is 1914? It looks to me like "14 Fresno State Normal 1911" But, I might not be looking at it right! Either way, it's a great find.
U saw that too. I thought 1911. Either way that is one old class ring. Beautiful condition. My oldest is 1922. Congrats on finding that one. That is a find of a lifetime if you ask me. 
Also Fresno State Normal was founded in 1911 so I bet that is 1911 right fyrfytr..
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Nov 09, 2010, 10:50 PM
#14
 Mark Dayton
Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
A Huge Sincere THANKS for all of the kind comments, information and banner nods. 
 Originally Posted by fyrffytr1
Are you sure it is 1914? It looks to me like "14 Fresno State Normal 1911" But, I might not be looking at it right! Either way, it's a great find.
You guys bring up a great point . . . So far, this ring has everyone at FSU baffled. They say that there were only 11 graduates in 1914 and no written record of any rings ever officially offered back then. I never thought to consider it a 1911 Graduation Ring with the number 14 on it. But we have been wondering if it was a faculty ring. I have lots of interest and great comments from the FSU admin that have contacted me so far. This is by far my most interesting and intriguing find in 25+ years of detecting. Will keep everyone updated with anything that I hear from FSU.
HH, Mark
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Nov 09, 2010, 10:58 PM
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Re: Scarce Class of 1914 Ring "Fresno State Normal"
Way Way Cool!
Looking forward to hearing more when you find out.
Congrats on a great find. That 22K melts me!
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