sculpted byR. Tait McKenziestruck byMedallic Art CompanyFineness: 18K. Condition Comments: in original red leather case. Obverse Description: Bust of Charles P. Norton, facing left; around THE CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL, with CHARLES P. NORTON FOUNDER on ribbon and shield of the University below; sculprtor's monogram RTM 1925 to the right of the bust. Reverse Description: AWARDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO TO (engraved) DAVID LAWRENCE FOR EMINENT SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Historical or Other Relevant Background: Charles P. Norton (1858-1923) was the sixth chancellor of the University of Buffalo and served in that office 1905-1920. In 1922 he added a clause to his will establishing the Chancellor Medal.&nbsp; It was to be awarded annually <em>on Washington's birthday at the University exercises to some citizen who performed some great thing which is identified with Buffalo. It may be a great civic or political act, a great book, a great work of art, a great scientific achievement, or any other thing which in itself is truly great and ennobling and which dignifies the performer and Buffalo in the eyes of the world.</em>&nbsp; It has not, however, been awarded every year.&nbsp; David Lawrence (1888-1973), founder and longtime publisher of U.S. News &amp; World Report, was awarded this gold Chancellor's Medal in 1939.<br /><br />For&nbsp;biographical information on&nbsp;David Lawrence, see <a href="http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2008/05/16/david-lawrence-a-profile.html?PageNr=1" target="_blank">David Lawrence: A Profile</a> and <a href="http://www.nps.gov/archive/elro/glossary/lawrence-david.htm" target="_blank">David Lawrence (1888-1973)</a> <br /><br />A photo and brief profile of Charles P. Norton can be found at <a href="http://library.buffalo.edu/archives/ubhistory/presidents.html" target="_blank">Charles P. Norton (1858-1923)</a> <br /><br />For additional background on the Chancellor's Medal, see <a href="http://library.buffalo.edu/archives/ubhistory/medalists.htm" target="_blank">Chancellor Medalists 1925-present</a>. Attribution Location: in the field to the right of the bust. Attribution Location: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. on edge. Auction Name and/or Transaction Date: April 19, 2009.Chuck Lockridgegold155.669.8