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PROPOSED GIFT OF MACE BY THE SEVEN SOCIETY

The President reported on a letter dated 26 September 1960 from The Seven Society, delivered to
him through the Secretary, in which The Seven Society proposed to present to the University "a suitable
mace as a symbol of the power and authority of the University."

After discussion, the following resolution was adopted

RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia that
the proposal of The Seven Society, in a letter dated 26 September 1960, to present a mace to the University
be referred to the Executive Committee for final action after study and recommendation by
the President.