UGA Chapel artifact, circa 1832

Summary

Creator:

University of Georgia

Date:

circa 1832

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

UGA Chapel artifact, UA0051, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a single piece of wood from the UGA Chapel.

Biographical / historical:

The UGA Chapel, built in 1832 to replace a temporary wooden structure, was constructed at a cost of fifteen thousand dollars. In the early days of the University, a daily mandatory religious service was held in the building along with assemblies and commencements.

During the 1952 renovation of the Chapel, Margaret E. LaBoon retrieved a piece of wood from one of the building's original 1832 windowsills.

Custodial history:

Donated by Margaret E. LaBoon.

Related

Other descriptive data:

RG 1-6

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae -- Georgia -- Athens.
Universities and colleges -- Georgia -- Athens.

Names:

University of Georgia. Chapel

Preferred citation:

UGA Chapel artifact, UA0051, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.