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Civil War Centennial Commission commemorative medallions

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0052

Scope and Contents note

These were found in a box labeled Miscellanea. Included in each medallion is a descriptive printed paper describing the commission, its charge and members, a biography of the sculptor, and information about the company that manufactured the medals.

Dates

  • 1961-1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open to all users; no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use note

Rights have been transferred to the University of West Georgia.

Extent

0.03 Linear feet (1 folder)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Two medallions in original boxes, one in pewter and one in bronze, designed by sculptor Joseph E. Renier. They feature Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant with the words “Let Us Have Peace” and “Consciousness of Duty Faithfully Performed.”

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Unknown.

Processing Information note

Processed by Suzanne Durham in 2013.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Civil War Centennial Commission commemorative medallions MS-0052
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Written by Suzanne Durham
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository

http://www.westga.edu/special
Contact:
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States