Metal Sign, "State College, Established 1908"

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Dublin Core

Title

Metal Sign, "State College, Established 1908"

Subject

Signs

Description

This sign represents one of the many names this institution has been known by. The "State Teachers College at Fredericksburg" was established in 1924 and remained so until 1938 when it was changed to Mary Washington College. The name changes reflect the various alterations in the institution's mission over the years.

Date

1924

Format

1 JPEG

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Metal Sign

Physical Dimensions

Height: 22 inches
Width: 26 inches

Provenance

Found in Willard Hall during renovation (1979) and brought to Special Collections by Tom Leback, head of Facilities Services in 1984-86.

Accession Date

1982-11-24

Materials

Metal