Collection: The Seal of the State of Oregon | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Content Description

A framed Seal of the State of Oregon with the description and explanation, signed with the compliments of the Oregon Governor A.W. Norblad. On reverse is a handwritten note from Laurence Shaw: "This Seal of Oregon here was sent to L. Shaw by Governor Norblad in year 1930. He was a friend of my father J. R. Shaw."

Dates

Creation: Undated

Biographical / Historical

The Seal of the State of Oregon is the official seal of the U.S. state of Oregon. A committee composed of three prominent Oregonians presented the design for the seal to the Constitutional Convention of 1857, two years before Oregon joined the Union. The chosen design was submitted by Harvey Gordon (1828-1862), a surveyor by profession. The components of the seal each have symbolic significance.

Extent

1 item : Framed under glass with a black wooden frame ; 9" x 7"

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Seal of the State of Oregon is the official seal of the U.S. state of Oregon. Collection consists of a framed Seal of Oregon with the description and explanation, signed with the compliments of the Oregon Governor A.W. Norblad.