Forrest Hall: The Evolution of Middle Tennessee's Mascot

Title: Forrest Hall: The Evolution of Middle Tennessee's Mascot
Description: An article tracing the history and evolution of the MTSU mascot, from the unofficial nicknames like the Normalites (1911-1934) to the controversial use of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest (1950s) , the creation of Beauregard , Lord Byron , Old Blue , and the current mascot, Lightning (1998). The article notes Forrest's image was removed from the official seal in 1978.
Creator: Devin Ross
Date: March 21, 2016
Publisher: Sidelines (Middle Tennessee State University)
Type: News Article
Format: PDF
Source: Albert Gore Research Center; The Evolution of Middle Tennessee's Mascot
Language: English