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academic costume

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the various costumes worn by university and collegiate faculty, administrators, and graduating students at graduation ceremonies and other special occasions. The most common element of academic costume is the gown, a tradition dating to the Middle Ages. Decorative hoods and various caps, including the mortarboard, are other common elements of academic costume. Trimmings of various colors may be used to refer to different disciplines of study. [Also called "academic regalia."]

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Academic Hood of Daniel Jenkins, circa 1927

 Item — Box OU [4]
Scope and Contents

Academic hood of Rev. Dr. Daniel E. Jenkins, the first president and founder of the University of Omaha.

Dates: circa 1927

Academic Robe of Daniel E. Jenkins, 1908-1927

 Item — Box OU [3]
Scope and Contents

Academic robe of Rev. Dr. Daniel E. Jenkins, the first president and founder of the University of Omaha.

Dates: 1908-1927

Carrie Pearl McVicker, Artifacts

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0236
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Carrie Pearl McVicker's graduation gown and Mortar Board cap from 1904.

Dates: 1904

Chancellor's Seal, October 15, 1965

 Item — Box Ceremonial Objects [6]
Scope and Contents The Chancellor's Seal is the emblem or ceremonial chain of office worn as part of the academic regalia of the chancellor of the university. The badge is 5 inches high, 4.5 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. It hangs upon a 34-inch chain. In the center of the emblem is the cupola of the Arts and Sciences Building, ringed by the words, "The University of Nebraska at Omaha." Beneath the circle on a sculpted ribbon are the words, "Chancellor's Seal." The emblem has eight...
Dates: Event: October 15, 1965

OU Commencement Marshal's Baton, circa 1930s

 Item — Object Ceremonial Objects [3]
Scope and Contents

Wooden baton, also called a mace, with rounded ends, painted with red and black bands. A red and black tassel is tied through a hole drilled at approximately one-third of the baton's length. The baton is 24 inches long with a diameter of 1 1/4 inches. The baton was carried by the faculty marshal who led the procession at the University of Omaha commencement ceremony.

Dates: circa 1930s

Robert E. Bader, Academic Stole

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0235
Scope and Contents

An University of Nebraska-Lincoln academic stole that Robert E. Bader wore when receiving his PhD in history in 1953.

Dates: 1953

Two UNO commencement medallions for graduate students, early 21st century

 Item — Item 2023-010.1-2
Scope and Contents

Two UNO commencement medallions for graduate students. One is marked "Graduate College" and the other "UNO Master's." Both are attached to red and black ribbons, to be worn around the neck.

Dates: early 21st century

UNO Mace, circa 1980

 Item — Object 2022-023
Identifier: 2022-023
Scope and Contents

A mace originally used by the UNO Marching Band's drum major and then later carried by the faculty marshal at commencements. The mace has a wooden stem with silver top and bottom pieces. The top of the mace includes a lion figure, which is somewhat tarnished. The wooden stem includes a decorative chain with red and black ribbons near the top. The mace is approximately 63 inches long.

Dates: circa 1980

UNO Mace, circa 1980

 Item — Object 2022-024
Identifier: 2022-024
Scope and Contents

A mace originally used by the UNO Marching Band's drum major and then later carried by the faculty marshal at commencements. The mace has a wooden stem with silver top and bottom pieces. The top of the mace includes a lion figure whose features are somewhat obscured by its silver plating. The mace is approximately 63 inches long.

Dates: circa 1980