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Northern Arizona University's 1978 Axe symbol, showcased in the La Cuesta Collection by College Vault.
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The Vault – La Cuesta: the Axe

April 9, 2024

Iterations of an axe mark date as far back as 1978. Our inspiration came from the 1979 NAU Wrestling team uniform singlets. Other variations of this style of logo were also seen on football helmets.

  • Northern Arizona University's Lumberjack Wrestling team sporting "the Axe" in 1978.
    1978 Lumberjack Wrestling team.
  • An official program for N A U football from 1970 featuring "the Axe."
    1970 Official Program NAU Football
  • "The Axe," a N A U symbol from the 1970s featured on a shirt from the La Cuesta Collection by College Vault.
  • "The Axe," a N A U symbol from the 1970s featured on a shirt from the La Cuesta Collection by College Vault.

All images courtesy of Cline Library Special Collections and Archives.

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