"Tree of Liberty" sculpture in an exhibition, 1971Clemson University LibrariesCreated in 1956. The Statue of Liberty holding up a small child instead of a torch, with other figures gathered around her. On base of sculpture - a portion of the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
1971
"Tree of Liberty" sculpture in an exhibition, 1971Clemson University LibrariesCreated in 1956. The Statue of Liberty holding up a small child instead of a torch, with other figures gathered around her. On base of sculpture - a portion of the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
1971
"Tree of Liberty" sculpture in an exhibition, 1971Clemson University LibrariesCreated in 1956. The Statue of Liberty holding up a small child instead of a torch, with other figures gathered around her. On base of sculpture is a portion of the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus.
1971
"Tree of Liberty" sculpture in an exhibition, 1971Clemson University LibrariesCreated in 1956. The Statue of Liberty holding up a small child instead of a torch, with other figures gathered around her. On base of sculpture is a portion of the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus.
1971
"Tree of Liberty" sculpture, circa 1956Clemson University LibrariesThe Statue of Liberty holding up a small child instead of a torch, with other figures gathered around her. On base of sculpture - a portion of the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
A. Wolfe Davidson (back row, far right) with Greenville Senior High School art class, 1935Clemson University LibrariesAttached to the duplicate photograph of Mss356_0441 is a list of student names: Standing - 1., 2. McDaniel?, 3., 4. Martha Bruce, 5. Ellen Carpenter, 6. Eloise Donkel, 7. Ann Phillips, 8., 9. Frank Barnes, 10. Constance Whatley, 11. Curtis Fowler, 12. Melvin Bloom, 13., 14. Abe [A. Wolfe Davidson]; Seated - 1. Frances McComell, 2. Townsend, 3.Gerda Prevost, 4. Billy Bonham, 5. Miller, 6. Ernest Seehrest, 7. Marion Webster, 8. On back - 35 cent each, First Art Class, Greenville Sr. High School, 1935
A. Wolfe Davidson (back row, far right) with Greenville Senior High School art class, 1935Clemson University LibrariesAttached to the duplicate photograph of Mss356_0441 is a list of student names: Standing - 1., 2. McDaniel?, 3., 4. Martha Bruce, 5. Ellen Carpenter, 6. Eloise Donkel, 7. Ann Phillips, 8., 9. Frank Barnes, 10. Constance Whatley, 11. Curtis Fowler, 12. Melvin Bloom, 13., 14. Abe [A. Wolfe Davidson]; Seated - 1. Frances McComell, 2. Townsend, 3.Gerda Prevost, 4. Billy Bonham, 5. Miller, 6. Ernest Seehrest, 7. Marion Webster, 8.
A. Wolfe Davidson (center in bowtie) and others at luncheon, 1965 May 1Clemson University LibrariesTaken during a luncheon at the Wade Hampton Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina celebrating James F. Byrnes' 86th birthday and James F. and Maude Busch Byrnes' 59th wedding anniversary. Davidson's bust of James F. Byrnes was presented during the celebration.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) holding check with Myrtle Power behind ceramic bust of Power, 1955 SeptemberClemson University LibrariesMyrtle Power of Buford Georgia was a contestant on the television game show The $64,000 Question, although she elected to leave with her $32,000 winnings rather than try for the $64,000 top prize. The people of Buford commissioned Davidson to create a bronze bust of her and he also made this ceramic bust which he presented to her on her last night on the show.
A. Wolfe Davidson with bronze bust of Jimmy Carter at Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia, 1977Clemson University LibrariesDavidson was not satisfied with this bust and replaced it with a different version in 1978. On back - HI! Enjoyed meeting you at the Ga. Chicken cooking contest held in Plains, Ga - a few weeks ago. Look us (Posey and me) up whenever you are "our way." Here is a picture (I had this copy made for you) - very similar to the one in the newspaper. Don't spill your coffee on your sox!! Joanne Mams ... Marietta, Ga.
A. Wolfe Davidson with bust of André Smith, circa 1953Clemson University LibrariesBust sculpted while Davidson was in residence at The Research Studio, later known as the Maitland Art Center, an artists' colony in Maitland, Florida. founded by Smith.
A. Wolfe Davidson with bust of André Smith, circa 1953Clemson University LibrariesBust sculpted while Davidson was in residence at The Research Studio, later known as the Maitland Art Center, an artists' colony in Maitland, Florida founded by Smith.