Small, classically-inspired, bust-length profile portrait relief within an oval medallion with molded edges. The medallion is made of gilded plaster. The underside of the medallion is smooth, and is inscribed "Newton" in horizontally-oriented, free-hand script. The top center of the medallion has been fitted with a small brass loop. This object bears no identifying marks with regard to its maker or date. A large, horizontal crack is visible running through the upper and lower surfaces of the medallion (this crack has been repaired). Various chips in the upper surface edges of the medallion / losses of gilding are visible as well. The underside of the medallion bears a small red-and-white tag that reads "U.82 / 20".

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Institute for Advanced Study in 1965 for "Achievement in the Natural Sciences." Obverse: profile portrait of Albert Einstein with "The Albert Einstein Award" around perimeter. Reverse: "Awarded to John A. Wheeler for Achievement in the Natural Science" on plaque in center surrounded by two branches. "In Memoriam Lewis and Rosa Strauss" at bottom.

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Atomic Energy Commission, United States Government in 1968, "for his pioneering contributions to understanding nuclear fission, developing the technology of plutonium production reactors, and his continuing broad contributions to nuclear science. Obverse: portrait of Enrico Fermi, with ENRICO FERMI AWARD along top perimeter. "Scientia Progressus" and "1901-1934" on either side of portrait. Reverse: "Presented to John A. Wheeler for especially meritorious contributions to the development, use, or control of atomic energy" in center. "September 13, 1968" below. "Atomic Energy Commission United States of America" along perimeter.

Matteucci Medal awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Società Italiana delle Scienze in 1993. Obverse: Societa Italiana Delle Scienze" around perimeter. Phoenix with open wings, standing atop fire, at center. Image of sun at top. Reverse: "J. A. Wheeler 1993" at center. "Premio Matteucci" at top perimeter. Two branches tied together by bow at bottom perimeter.

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Dansk Ingeniorforening (Denmark) in 1982. Obverse: profile portrait of Neils Bohr with "Niels Bohr 1885 1955" along perimeter Reverse: "Contraria Sunt Complementa" along perimeter. Image of atom in center.

Subject faces forward, seated, leaning on table.

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943" One of two identical medals.

Profile portrait of Alexander von Humboldt, with "Alexander von Humboldt/1769 - 1859" around perimeter.

Glass color transparency of William Welch seated outdoors in a chair. Presented with the papers of Simon Flexner (APS Library).

Obverse: Overlapping profiles of man and woman with allegorical figure to the right, holding a branch and gesturing to a building at top. Reverse: crest with "HELSINGIENSIS VNIVERSITAS" around perimeter and "T.H. DOBZHANSKY 1967" on outer rim.

Black and white photograph of half-length figure, body turned left, facing front. Figure wears shirt, vest, jacket, tie, and glasses.

Three-quarter length seated figure, left hand on knee, right hand holding a book. Table with three books on top in front of right hand. Figure wears academic robes, white shirt, maroon tie, dark blue suit. Signed "Cameron Burnside 1941" on lower right corner.

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Franklin Institute in 1969. Obverse: profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with "FRANKLIN MEDAL" around perimeter. "Founded in MCMXIV by Samuel Insull" at bottom. Reverse: "AWARDED BY THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE TO JOHN ARCHIBALD WHEELER 1969 FOR SIGNAL + EMINENT SERVICE IN SCIENCE"; branch with leaves and berries throughout text.

Figure faces slightly to left, head leaning on left hand. Subject wears glasses, shirt, jacket, tie. Top of chair visible.

Three-quarter length seated figure, body turned left, head facing forward. Wearing white summer suit, striped vest, white shirt, black four-in-hand tie. Seated on wooden chair with upholstered arms. Background of trees. Signed "M. Lesley Bush-Brown" on lower left corner.

Three-quarter length seated figure, body turned slightly right, head forward. Hands on arm of chair. Figure wears academic robe, blue suit, waistcoat, white shirt, and blue and brown tie. Signed "Grace Dahl" in lower right corner.

Three-quarter seated figure, left hand on knee, left arm leaning against upholstered chair arm. Sitter wears dark blue suit, maroon tie, and white shirt. Brown background with table; papers suggested at his right arm.

Near half-length seated figure, body and face approximately forward. Wearing dark blue coat, waistcoat and tie, white wing-collared shirt. Rosette in buttonhole of lapel. Background of books, files, containers, painting, clock, candlestick. Signed "Conrad/ F. Haeseler" in lower left corner.

Bust-length portrait of figure turned three-quarters to the left, in front of a hazy grey-blue background, resembling a cloudy sky. The subject has dark, graying hair and sideburns, hazel eyes, and a clear, rosy complexion. He wears a dark gray coat, a white waistcoat and shirt, and a white stock, tied in a high knot. Signed and dated in the lower left corner, "Agassiz / by D. Huntington / 1857."

Three-quarter-length seated figure turned left, head resting on left hand, right hand holding manuscripts. The sitter wears a black coat and waistcoat and a white shirt. There is a red table cloth at lower right, under manuscript. Gray-brown background. Signed: "D. Huntington/1861" on lower right corner.