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Statements of Support
"Memoria In
Aeterna, 1911 is a memorial sculpture that
has earned a unique and everlasting identity, both in Hillsborough
County history, and now on the SOS! National Registry. Just look
to the sculpture where its poetry is written, 'United in the
Past; One in the Future." It was 85 years ago that the United
Daughters of the Confederacy (U.D.C.) Tampa Chapter #113 donated "Memoria
In Aeterna", the first, and to date, the County's only SOS!
documented sculpture erected primarily to memorialize the Confederacy. "The
Hillsborough County Historical Commission is very pleased that
Memoria In Aeterna has earned its place on the prestigious SOS!
national registry. We actively encourage and support the longterm
conservation and protection of contemporary and historic works
of public art. "
Randy Stevens
Chairman, Hillsborough County Historical Commission
On January 11, 1911, the Tampa UDC Chapter #113 unveiled
its Civil War monument on the grounds of the (original) Hillsborough
County Courthouse. The objectives of the Tampa Chapter #113, Florida Division, U.D.C. are historical,
benevolent, educational, memorial and patriotic. The Tampa Chapter was chartered
in 1897 making 1997 its significant centennial year.
The U.D.C. is pleased to be involved during this year in the
important conservation of this meaningful sculpture.
Catheryn
Garth Lancaster,
Honorary President, Florida Division
Honorary President, U.D.C. General
"With more than 6,000 members in Hillsborough County,
Preserving Our Heritage, Inc. initiated the process for this
conservation in 1994. Preserving Our Heritage, Inc. acted
as a coordinating organization for the various local groups
and individuals who also expressed concerned with the condition
of
the "Memoria
In Aeterna." Many of these interested
citizens are descendants of the men and boys in gray and
today, whole heartedly support this effort to stabilize and
conserve the County's only memorial to the American veterans
of the
South.
Of course, the Tampa Bay area was significantly involved
in the Confederacy during 1861-65, contributing its hopes,
treasures and lifeblood for the Cause of Florida, her sister
states
and
of the South. The conservation of "Memoria
In Aeterna" will
serve to educate Tampa Bay's diverse population as to
the valuable and unique character of our cultural and historic
heritage. "
Marion D.Lambert
Chairman, Tampa Bay Chapter, Preserving Our Heritage,Inc.
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