Request Material
UGA Chapel artifact
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: UGA Chapel artifact | |
| Creator: Unknown | |
| Inclusive Dates: circa 1832 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 box | |
| Collection Number: UA0051 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Biographical/historical note
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.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a single piece of wood from the UGA Chapel.
Administrative Information
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret E. LaBoon.
Preferred citation note
UGA Chapel artifact, UA0051, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
RG 1-6