Bronze bust of James F. Byrnes wearing United States Supreme Court justice robe, circa 1965
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Bust of André Smith in studio, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Bust sculpted while A. Wolfe Davidson was in residence at The Research Studio, later known as the Maitland Art Center, an artists' colony in Maitland, Florida founded by Smith.
Ceramic bust of Stephen Decatur, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Bust commissioned by the Decatur (Georgia) Lions Club to be installed on the Roy A. Blount Plaza outside the MARTA station, in downtown Decatur circa 1980.
Clay and bronze busts of Jimmy Carter, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries The bronze bust was presented to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1977. Davidson replaced it with a different version in 1978.
Ceramic statuette of weight lifter Paul Anderson holding a barbell over his head, circa 1960
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Plaster model of reverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936
Clemson University Libraries Depicts an image from the state seal of a palmetto tree with thirteen leaves and thirteen stars, both representing the thirteen original colonies. Spears are tied around the base of the palmetto tree, and beneath is a broken oak branch, representing the defeat of the British Oak Fleet off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1776. Inscribed on model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust
John E. Johns with clay bust of himself in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
Reference photograph of John E. Johns in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
Bust of A. Wolfe Davidson's wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
Composite image of ceramic bust of Clemson College Business Manager James C. Littlejohn and reference photograph
Clemson University Libraries On back - Mr. J.C. Littlejohn Clemson College 1950
Bronze bust of William Henry Belk, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries Bust created in 1953 and presented by C.R. Franklin on behalf of Gallant-Belk Company of Gainesville, Georgia to the Belk family at the Belk Store Managers' Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The family placed the bust in W.H. Belk's office in Charlotte, NC.
Clay bust of André Smith, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Bust sculpted while A. Wolfe Davidson was in residence at The Research Studio, later known as the Maitland Art Center, an artists' colony in Maitland, Florida founded by Smith.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed below photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Ceramic statuette of weight lifter Paul Anderson holding a barbell over his head, circa 1960
Clemson University Libraries Statuette is on a stool outdoors. Inscribed on sculpture base - Paul Anderson.
John E. Johns (right) and Martha Mauney Johns with clay bust of John E. Johns in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
Bronze bust of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Likely preliminary for a bronze bust of Blatt created by A. Wolfe Davidson for the Solomon Blatt Office Building, part of the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
Bas-relief portrait medallion of Mary Blackwood
Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Mary Blackwood.
Bust of A. Wolfe Davidson's wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
Reference photograph of left side of head and torso of Charles E. Daniel, circa 1960
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A. Wolfe Davidson (center facing camera) at Stephen Decatur bust dedication ceremony outside the MARTA station in downtown Decatur, Georgia, circa 1980
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John E. Johns with clay bust of himself in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
Bust of Byron Herbert Reece, circa 1962
Clemson University Libraries A. Wolfe Davidson presented a bronze bust of Reece to Young Harris College and a ceramic bust of Reece to the Hall County (Georgia) Library in 1962.
Bust of James Marion Sims in the Lancaster (SC) Public Library, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries A. Wolfe Davidson created this bust in 1938 under the Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project for the Lancaster Public Library.
Clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries A bronze version of this bust was presented to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1977. Davidson replaced it with a different version in 1978.
Studio with models for "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue, dolphin sculpture and other sculptures and busts, circa 1968
Clemson University Libraries Models are preliminary for A. Wolfe Davidson's "Brotherhood of the Tiger" aluminum statue commissioned by Tiger Brotherhood and installed in front of Clemson University's Littlejohn Coliseum in 1969. . On back - Fish Fountain 7'0" tall
Ceramic bust of André Smith in plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Smith was founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence. On front - A fourth of the mould is removed from the casting.
Composite image of head and torso view of Buris R. Boshell and clay sculpture of his head, circa 1979
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Clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries A bronze version of this bust was presented to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1977. Davidson replaced it with a different version in 1978.
Plaster mold and bust of Robert C. Edwards in A. Wolfe Davidson's studio, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Step in process of creating bronze bust commissioned by Clemson University where Edwards was president from 1959 to 1979. Bust of Frank Howard partially encased in a plaster mold can be seen in the right midground.
Bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Possibly a model or study for a larger panel originally created for the Strom Thurmond Federal Office Building in Columbia, South Carolina but never installed there. The larger panel was installed in Strom Thurmond High School in Edgefield, South Carolina in 2016.
Clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Davidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Davidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
Bas-relief portrait medallion of Al and Jane Adams, circa 1954
Clemson University Libraries Depicts heads of two children. Inscribed on bas-relief - Al& Jane Adams, A.W.D. '54.
Bronze bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries This bust was presented to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1977. Davidson replaced it with a different version in 1978.
Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of Michael and Debby Harbin, circa 1979
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Reference photograph of head and torso of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978
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Bronze bust of Harry B. Forester, circa 1963
Clemson University Libraries Created for North Georgia College library in Dahlonega, Georgia where Forester was a Biology professor.
Portrait photograph of Charles E. Daniel seated holding eyeglasses and leaning on desk, circa 1960
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People and dishware outside a terra cotta factory
Clemson University Libraries Used as an illustration in A. Wolfe Davidson's unpublished memoir "The Power of Pearls."
Cast stone Thomas Green Clemson statue on Clemson University campus
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Graduate and two children posing in front of "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue outside Littlejohn Coliseum on Clemson University campus, circa 1969
Clemson University Libraries On back - A graduate with children having picture taken before Abe's tiger
Crowd at Stephen Decatur bust dedication ceremony outside the MARTA station in downtown Decatur, Georgia, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries A. Wolfe Davidson (far left) in a red plaid jacket.
Solomon Blatt, Sr. (left) and A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Blatt, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Likely preliminary for a bronze bust of Blatt created by A. Wolfe Davidson for the Solomon Blatt Office Building, part of the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina. On front - Solomon Blatt 1978 - 23 inches.
A. Wolfe Davidson (in red plaid) with others at Stephen Decatur bust dedication ceremony outside the MARTA station in downtown Decatur, Georgia, circa 1980
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Two people in a synagogue
Clemson University Libraries Used as an illustration in A. Wolfe Davidson's unpublished memoir "The Power of Pearls."
A. Wolfe Davidson with bust of Stephen Decatur, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Bust commissioned by the Decatur (Georgia) Lions Club to be installed on the Roy A. Blount Plaza outside the MARTA station, in downtown Decatur circa 1980. Attached to image - Commodore Stephen Decatur (to be unveiled in Decatur GA.) 27 inches
"Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue outside Littlejohn Coliseum on Clemson University campus, circa 1969
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Four tier cast stone pagoda in outdoor setting
Clemson University Libraries Sculpted by A. Wolfe Davidson circa 1961 for the yard at his home on Candler Street in Gainesville, Georgia
Bust of André Smith, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Bust sculpted while A. Wolfe Davidson was in residence at The Research Studio, later known as the Maitland Art Center, an artists' colony in Maitland, Florida founded by Smith.
"Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue outside Littlejohn Coliseum on Clemson University campus, circa 1969
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Clay bust of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Likely preliminary for a bronze bust of Blatt created by A. Wolfe Davidson for the Solomon Blatt Office Building, part of the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
"Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue outside Littlejohn Coliseum on Clemson University campus, circa 1969
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Back of clay bust of L. Marion Gressette, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries Inscription on back of bust - L. Marion Gresette 1902 St. Matthews, South Carolina / Legislative leader for over half a century. Step in process of creating bust for L. Marion Gressette State Office Building in the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
Ceramic bust of Stephen Decatur, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Bust commissioned by the Decatur (Georgia) Lions Club to be installed on the Roy A. Blount Plaza outside the MARTA station, in downtown Decatur circa 1980.
Large and small models for "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Models are preliminary for A. Wolfe Davidson's "Brotherhood of the Tiger" aluminum statue commissioned by Tiger Brotherhood and installed in front of Clemson University's Littlejohn Coliseum in 1969. Bust of Frank Howard in background.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Davidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
Clay bust of Stephen Decatur, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Bust commissioned by the Decatur (Georgia) Lions Club to be installed on the Roy A. Blount Plaza outside the MARTA station, in downtown Decatur circa 1980.
Davidson family sitting around dining table, circa 1940
Clemson University Libraries The Davidson family sitting down to a formal meal. A. Wolfe Davidson is partially visible (far left, midground). with his wife Katherine H. Davidson (front center), daughter Dorothy, and mother Chasia Hillman Davidson (back center).
Ceramic bust of John E. Johns in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
Clay bust of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Likely preliminary for a bronze bust of Blatt created for the Solomon Blatt Office Building, part of the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
Bust of A. Wolfe Davidson's wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
Cover art for "The Pearls Brought Us to America: A Family Story by A. Wolfe Davidson," circa 1979
Clemson University Libraries Conceptual cover art for A. Wolfe Davidson's unpublished memoir includes portrait paintings of his mother Chasia Hillman Davidson and his maternal grandfather Zalmon Hillman.
A. Wolfe Davidson looking at Thomas Green Clemson statue on Clemson University campus, circa 1966
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Plaster bust of William "Bill" Greenlee, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries Although not directly identified as Greenlee, this bust is labeled "Clemson Coach Driver" in Davidson's unpublished autobiography. Bill Greenlee served as Thomas Clemson's coach driver and was working for Clemson College when Davidson was working on statue of Thomas Clemson.
Bust of André Smith, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Bust sculpted while A. Wolfe 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 (lower left corner) and Greenville Senior High School students studying Anna Hyatt Huntington's 'El Cid' sculpture, circa 1940
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Tractor pulling Miss Georgia Chick float in Gainesville's Georgia Poultry Festival parade, circa 1955
Clemson University Libraries Spectators watch from sidewalk.
Reference photograph of John E. Johns in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
Reference photograph of side view of head and torso of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978
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Clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Davidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
A. Wolfe Davidson in studio
Clemson University Libraries Materials for glazing ceramics can be seen on the left-hand shelves and worktop.