Bibliograph

State names, seals, flags, and symbols, a historical guide, Benjamin F. Shearer and Barbara S. Shearer

Type

Label

State names, seals, flags, and symbols, a historical guide, Benjamin F. Shearer and Barbara S. Shearer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-470) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

State names, seals, flags, and symbols

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

46321058

Responsibility statement

Benjamin F. Shearer and Barbara S. Shearer

Sub title

a historical guide

Summary

Reference source about state symbols that also offers unusual facts about the different states

Table Of Contents

1. State and territory names and nicknames -- 2. State and territory mottoes -- 3. State and territory seals -- 4. State and territory flags -- 5. State and territory capitols -- 6. State and territory flowers -- 7. State and territory trees -- 8. State and territory birds -- 9. State and territory songs -- 10. State and territory legal holidays and observances -- 11. State and territory license plates -- 12. State and territory postage stamps -- 13. Miscellaneous official state and territory designations -- 14. State and territory fairs and festivals -- 15. State and territory universities -- 16. State and territory governors -- 17. State professional sports teams -- Selected bibliography of state and territory histories -- Index

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