Uga (mascot) records

Descriptive Summary
Title: Uga (mascot) records
Creator: University of Georgia
Creator: University of Georgia. Athletic Association
Inclusive Dates: 1956-2018
Language(s): English
Extent: 8 Linear Feet (8 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Collection Number: UA18-016
Repository: University of Georgia Archives

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The mascot of the University of Georgia, Uga, has been in service of the school since Uga I's debut in 1956. Since then, Frank "Sonny" Seiler, a trial attorney in Savannah, Georgia, has maintained the lineage of the pure white English Bulldog. Uga attends every home game in his red jersey and spiked collar and enjoys laying on bags of ice or lounging in his air-conditioned dog house. To date, there have been ten iterations of Uga.

Scope and Content

The collections consists of correspondence, photographs, and news clippings. Also included are memorabilia associated with Uga, veterinary records, and breeding information. This collection has a significant amount of correspondence pertaining to Sonny Seiler's biographic book on Uga, Damn Good Dawgs.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Uga (mascot) records, UA18-016, University of Georgia Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2019.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series 1. Correspondence
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1	1	Accommodations, 1980-1984, 2006-2010
1	2	Adams, Michael, 2007-2008
1	3	Allergan, 1999 August-October
1	4	American Art Company, 1984, 1986
1	5	American Kennel Club, 1971-1989
1	6	American Historical Dog Society, 1994 September-November
1	7	Animal rights, 1991-2011
1	8	Athletic Association, 1967-2010
1	9	Athletic Association, 1967-2010
1	10	Bateman, John, 2005-2008
1	12	Breeding, 1967-2010
1	13	Bronze statue, 1991-2000, 2005
1	14	Cone, Jean-Ann, 1981-2001
1	15	Contracts, 1992-2004
1	16	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	17	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	18	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	19	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	20	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	21	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	22	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	23	Damn Good Dawgs, 2000-2007
1	24	Diet, 1981-2007
1	25	Discovery Channel, 1999 May-November
1	26	Dooley, Vince, 1972-2002
1	27	Dunham, Chantel, 2002-2003, 2008
1	28	East Tennessee Historical Society, 1997 August-September
1	29	Eaves, Joel, 1966, 1971-1972
1	30	Evans, Damon, 2005, 2008
1	31	Felton, Claude, 1979-1997, 2008
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2	1	Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 1995-2003 ()
2	2	General correspondence, undated
2	3	General correspondence, undated
2	4	General correspondence, undated
2	5	Hairy Dawg Salsa, 1996-1997
2	6	Hill Street Press contract, 2001-2006
2	7	Holiday, undated
2	8	Homecoming, 1985, 1991-1997, 2008
2	9	Insurance, 1960-1972
2	10	Invitations, undated
2	11	Jerseys, 1969-2004
2	12	Krewe of Ragoo, 1997 November
2	13	Pet Designs, 1992-1993
2	14	Pet Memorials, 1972-1973, 1981, 1990, 1995
2	15	Pewter statue, Uga IV, 1983-1984
2	16	Photography, 1982-2010
2	17	President Adams controversy, 2003 July-October
2	18	Publications & Merch, undated
2	19	Publications & Merch , undated
2	20	Publications & Merch, undated
2	21	Publications & Merch, undated
2	22	Puppy Requests, undated
2	23	REM Studios, 1970-1973
2	24	Requests, undated
2	25	Requests , undated
2	26	Requests, undated
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3	1	Requests, undated
3	2	Retirement/Death, undated
3	3	Smith, Loran, 1973-2010
3	4	Sports Illustrated, 1976, 1991-1998
3	5	Sympathy, undated
3	6	Sympathy, undated
3	7	Sympathy, undated
3	8	Sympathy, undated
3	9	Sympathy, undated
3	10	Textron, 2000
3	11	Thank you notes, undated
3	12	Thank you notes, undated
3	13	Thank you notes, undated
3	14	Thank you notes, undated
3	15	Thank you notes, undated
3	16	Trudy Austin's unfinished book, 1988 May-July
3	17	Veterinary, 1960, 1969-2010
3	18	20th Century Fox, 1983 March-April

 

Series 2. Photographs
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4	1	Memorials, undated
4	2	Memorials, undated
4	3	Mike, 1948-1955
4	4	Miscellaneous , undated
4	5	Miscellaneous, undated
4	6	Otto, 1986, undated
4	7	Uga I, 1958-1966
4	8	Uga II, 1964, undated
4	9	Uga III, 1977, undated
4	10	Uga IV, 1981-1986
4	11	Uga V, 1990-1999
4	12	Uga V , 1990-1999
4	13	Uga VI, 1999-2007
4	14	Uga VI, 1999-2007
4	15	Uga VIII , undated
4	16	Uga VIII, undated
4	17	Uga IX, 2009, undated
4	18	Uga X, 2012
4	19	Unidentified Uga photos, undated
4	20	Unidentified Uga Photos, undated
4	21	Unidentified Uga Photos, undated
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1		Unidentified Uga photographs and UGA VIII photographs, undated

 

Series 3. Clippings
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5	1	Cartoons, 1991-2008
5	2	Football, 1967-2018
5	3	Herschel Walker, 1982, 2005
5	4	Jan Kemp Case, 1986, 1996
5	5	Jan Kemp Case, 1986, 1996
5	6	Memorials, 1980-2009
5	7	Otto, 1987
5	8	Seiler Family, 1962-1979, 1992-2006
5	9	Seiler Family, 1962-1979, 1992-2006
5	10	Uga, general, undated
5	11	Uga I, 1959-1967
5	12	Uga II, 1966-1979
5	13	Uga III, 1972-1990, 2003
5	14	Uga IV, 1981-1990, 2003
5	15	Uga IV, 1981-1990, 2003
5	16	Uga V, 1990-2004
5	17	Uga V, 1990-2004
5	18	Uga VI, 1999-2008
5	19	Uga VI, 1999-2008
5	20	Uga VII, 2008-2009
5	21	Uga VII, 2008-2009
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6	1	Uga VIII, 2010-2011
6	2	Uga IX, 2010, 2013
6	3	Uga X, 2016-2018
6	4	University News, undated
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7		Magazines, undated

 

Series 4. Ephemera
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6	5	Apparel, undated
6	6	Books & Poems, 1971-1985, 1995-1999, 2011
6	7	Damn Good Dawgs, 2001-2002, 2010
6	8	Identification, 1954-1956
6	9	Info Sheets, 1981, 1986, undated
6	10	Memorabilia, 1957-1960, 1997-2010
6	11	Receipts & Expenses, 1971, 2003-2009
6	12	Recorded Material, undated (1997, 2009, undated)
6	13	Resolutions, 1979-1990
6	14	Screenplays, 1983, 1993
6	15	Uga Breeding, undated
6	16	Veterinary Records, undated
6	17	Veterinary Records, undated
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8		Funeral Registers & Cereal Box, undated