Creation Date

1983

Decade

1980

Photographer

unknown

Subject

Jacksonville State University -- History, Bells

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Description

The snow covered bell in its new home in the newly landscaped forecourt in front of Bibb Graves Hall at Jacksonville State University. The bell was possibly the oldest artifact at the university at that time, cast in 1858 in a foundry in Troy, New York, before traveling to Jacksonville for use in the tower of the Calhoun College building. (circa 1983 or after)

Date Digitized

January 2023

Rights

This image is the property of Jacksonville State University and is intended for non-commercial use. Images may be copied for research, teaching, personal, or any fair use as defined by U.S. copyright law. Images may not be altered in any way. Users of these images are asked to acknowledge Jacksonville State University. For questions or further information about usage rights, please contact digitalcommons@jsu.edu.

Location

The original printed photograph is housed in the Houston Cole Library Alabama Gallery, Box 10, Item 188.

Identifier

http://jsucollections.jsu.edu:9000/photocollection/psp/psp1980/PSP1980bells_00188.tif

Keywords

Jacksonville State University -- History, Bells

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