Sam Houston State University Mace Final Sketch, 1988
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of the Sam Houston State University Mace, sketches of the mace, silver and rubber molds of the mace, a commencement program, an article, and a newspaper photograph.
Dates
- Creation: 1988
Biographical / Historical
Drawn by SHSU Industrial Technology Associate Professor Charles R. Jedlicka in 1988. Dr. Jedlicka retired in 1989 and died on May 22, 2000.
Extent
1 Sheets (The Sam Houston State University Mace Final Sketch is housed in map cabinet - A, drawer 8.) ; 47" height by 12 1/21" width.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Blueprint.
The design of the mace is a walnut staff with a hexagonal head that has inlays of pecan denoting the state tree and recessed brass medallions cast with designs of General Sam Houston, Austin Hall, Old Main, Bearkats, and the completion date of the mace. The walnut holder base or stall is six-sided to match the mace head.
The crown of the mace is a circular casting bearing the name of the university and date of establishment, 1879. The center of the circle contains the state emblem, the lone star. Below the crown, the names of past university presidents and the dates of their service are engraved on a brass collar.
Repository Details
Part of the Thomason Special Collections & SHSU University Archives Repository