Signs and Symbols Reference collection, 1972-2014

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
Abstract:
The Signs and Symbols Reference Collection contains material concerning Duke University's insignia, logos, motto, seal, color, and other emblems and identifying marks. Information about marketing and licensing is also included.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.11.0026
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections

Background

Scope and content:

Contains files of clippings, memoranda, artwork, textiles, and printed materials concerning the history, development, and use of the University seal, shield and other emblems, and trademarks, insignia, the school color, and the motto, "Eruditio et religio".

Acquisition information:
The Signs and Symbols Reference Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources.
Processing information:

Processed by Thomas Harkins, July 2004

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, September 2006

Updated by Molly Bragg, July 2011

Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

Duke University Coloring Book (1980s) added to finding aid by April Blevins, December 2023

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
School colors
Maces, Ceremonial
Names:
Duke University -- Seal
Duke University -- Insignia

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Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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[Identification of item], Signs and Symbols Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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