uasigns Inventory of the Signs and Symbols Reference collection, 1972-ongoing Processed by: Thomas Harkins; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

2006 Duke University. All Rights Reserved.

Aleph Number: 003838070

 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: September 2006Processed by Thomas Harkins, July 2004; Finding Aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, University Archives, Duke University, September 2006 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Signs and Symbols Reference collection, 1972-ongoing University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

2006 Duke University. All Rights Reserved.

 Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University Duke University. University Archives. Signs and Symbols Reference collection, 1972-ongoing Material in English 0.2 Linear Feet 200 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. 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. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

Collection is open for research.

 Copyright Notice

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.

 Preferred Citation

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

 Provenance

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.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

 Collection Overview

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.

Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.

Duke University--Insignia. Duke University--Seal. Maces, Ceremonial School colors Related Material Blue Devil Reference Collection Duke University Archives Contents of Collection Container List 1Awards Duke Blue (color) Duke Shield Eruditio et religio (motto) Logos and trademarks Maces Marketing and licensing Seal of the University University Flag