Framed Imprint of the Original Seal for the University of Alabama
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Scope and Contents
This imprint of the original seal of the University of Alabama was created by Shari DeGraw, an instructor in the University's Book Arts Program. The collection also includes seven unframed copies of the imprint.
Dates
- Creation: 2015
Creator
- DeGraw, Shari (Person)
Biographical / Historical
The original seal of the University of Alabama shows Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, inside a circle surrounded by the Latin text "UNIVERSITAT. ALABAM. SIGIL." which is the abbreviated form of "UNIVERSITATIS ALABAMENSIS SIGILLUM" and is translated "The Seal of the University of Alabama." Minerva's right hand rests on a globe while other symbols of learning rest at her feet. In her left hand is the olive branch of peace. The Greek Parthenon is in the background and the sun is rising behind her head.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (framed seal imprint)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Imprint of the original seal of the University of Alabama's first seal which was lost for 125 years.
Provenance
gift of Dr. Judy Bonner, 2015
General
To provide faster access to our materials, this finding aid was published without formal and final review. Email us at archives@ua.edu if you find mistakes or have suggestions to make this finding aid more useful for your research.
Processed by
Martha Bace, 2015
Subject
- University of Alabama. College of Communication and Information Studies. Book Arts Program (Organization)
- University of Alabama (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Framed Imprint of the Original Seal for the University of Alabama
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- June 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository