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Installation of football bas-relief on 1941 Field House addition Clemson University Libraries Exterior shot of installation of the football bas-relief, sculpted by Clemson alumnus A. Wolfe Davidson, above the entrance to the new 1941 Field House addition. The Field House originally consisted of a large gym designed by Rudolph E. Lee built in 1930; a smaller gym was added prior to 1940, and a front addition with athletic officers and lockers room was completed in 1941. The name "Field House," (also known as "Clemson Field House") referred to the entire complex. On back: Dedication exercises for the completed College Field House were help April 11, 1941; Fike; UA100_001121

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Bas-relief portrait medallion of Barbara Susan McDougald (upper left), William Thomas McDougald (upper right) and Melissa Lorraine McDougald Clemson University Libraries On medallion - Barbara Susan - William Thomas - Melissa Lorraine - McDougald

Close up of bas-relief portrait medallion of A. Wolfe Davidson's daughter Edith and granddaughters Jennifer, Jessica and Johanna Burwinkle, circa 1971 Clemson University Libraries Depicts A. Wolfe Davidson's younger daughter Edith Burwinkle reading to her three children. Inscribed on medallion - Johanna / A. Wolfe Davidson, SC. 1971. Written on front - 14; Close-up - Daughter & Granddaughters

Ceramic bas-relief portrait medallion of Sherry and Larry Keaton, circa 1951 Clemson University Libraries Medallion presented to their father, Lions Club International Director-General R. Roy Keaton, by the Gainesville, Georgia Lions Club during his visit to the city in 1951. Inscribed on medallion - Sherry & Larry Keaton Gainesville, GA Lions Club 1951. On front - Keaton Children.

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Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of Lynee, Gregg and Douglas Funkhouser, circa 1971 Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Lynee - Gregg - Douglas - Funkhouser / A Wolfe Davidson SC - 1971 -

Plaster model of obverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar Clemson University Libraries Depicts Lady Justice holding a sword and scales standing between South Carolina's old State House, built in 1790, and the new State House, completed in 1903. Inscribed on model - Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Capital Columbia South Carolina; Liberty; 1786-1936

Bas-relief plaque of Robert Wood Johnson, circa 1978 Clemson University Libraries Plaque created for Class of 1979 gift to Robert Wood Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia.

Bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond, circa 1978 Clemson University Libraries Possibly a model or study for a larger panel, partially seen in background, that was 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.

Bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond, circa 1978 Clemson University Libraries Possibly a model or study for a larger panel, partially seen in background, 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. On front - 25" [width] 80" [height]

Two teenagers with bas-relief plaque of Robert Wood Johnson, circa 1978 Clemson University Libraries Plaque created for Class of 1979 gift to Robert Wood Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia.

Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to a photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.

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Bas-relief portrait medallion of A. Wolfe Davidson's daughter Edith and granddaughters Jennifer, Jessica and Johanna Burwinkle, circa 1971 Clemson University Libraries Depicts A. Wolfe Davidson's younger daughter Edith Burwinkle reading to her three children. Inscribed on medallion - Edith - Jennifer - Jessica - Johanna Burwinkle / A. Wolfe Davidson, SC. 1971

Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries Plaster model displayed below photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.

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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.

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Bas-relief portrait medallion of Mary Blackwood Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Mary Blackwood.

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.

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.

Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of Michael and Debby Harbin, circa 1979 Clemson University Libraries

Reverse plaster mold for bas-relief portrait medallion of A. Wolfe Davidson's daughter Edith and granddaughters Jennifer, Jessica and Johanna Burwinkle, circa 1971 Clemson University Libraries Depicts A. Wolfe Davidson's younger daughter Edith Burwinkle reading to her three children. Inscribed on medallion - Edith - Jennifer - Jessica - Johanna / Daughter and Granddaughters. Written on front - 14; Mold (Reverse)

Full size bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries In a room with other artwork including a smaller study or model for the panel. The larger panel originally was 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. On panel - Senator Strom Thurmond.

Cast stone bas-relief of "Cotton Bowl," circa 1940 Clemson University Libraries Depicts football players in action. Created to honor the Clemson Tigers' victory over the Boston College Eagles in the 1940 Cotton Bowl Classic game. Shown prior to installation in April 1941 over the entrance door to the Clemson College Field House (later known as Fike Recreation Center). On back - 5 and 1/2 feet by 11 feet 1940 Cast Stone Plaster Mould on other side.

Bas-relief plaque of Robert Wood Johnson, circa 1978 Clemson University Libraries Plaque created for Class of 1979 gift to Robert Wood Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia.

Bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond, circa 1978 Clemson University Libraries Possibly a model or study for 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.

Bronze bas-relief portrait medallion of Lynee, Gregg and Douglas Funkhouser, circa 1971 Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Lynee - Gregg - Douglas - Funkhouser

Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.

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Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of Michael and Debby Harbin, circa 1979 Clemson University Libraries

Plaster mold for bas-relief portrait medallion of Lynee, Gregg and Douglas Funkhouser, circa 1971 Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Lynee - Gregg - Douglas - Funkhouser / A Wolfe Davidson SC - 1971 -. Written on front - 16; Funkhouser Children

Bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond, circa 1980 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.

Full size bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries In room with other artwork, including a smaller bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond that is possibly a model or study for the larger work. The larger panel originally was 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.

Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.

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Bas-relief plaque of Robert Wood Johnson next to reference photo of Johnson, circa 1978 Clemson University Libraries Plaque created for Class of 1979 gift to Robert Wood Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia.

Man with full-size bas-relief of Strom Thurmond in progress, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries In a room with other artwork including a smaller panel, possibly a study or model 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. On bas relief panel - Senator Strom Thurmond.

Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of Mindi, David, Chuck and Bert Hardy next to reference photograph, circa 1973 Clemson University Libraries On medallion - (clockwise from top) Mindi, David, Chuck, Bert; Hardy (at bottom center); A.W.D. 1973 (bottom right)

Bas-relief portrait medallion with four figures Clemson University Libraries

Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of a man's head next to reference photograph Clemson University Libraries

Bas-relief portrait medallion of Mary Blackwood Clemson University Libraries

Bas-relief panel of Strom Thurmond next to smaller version of panel and phots and other artwork, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries

Bas-relief portrait medallion of Michael and Debby Harbin, circa 1979 Clemson University Libraries Reference photo of Debby Harbin attached to medallion. Medallion inscribed - Michael & Debby Harbin / A. Wolfe Davidson 1979

Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of the Skardas, circa 1974 Clemson University Libraries On medallion - SKARDA (at bottom), A.W.D. 1974 (left middle)

Ceramic bas-reliefs including portrait medallions of children and A. Wolfe Davidson's design for the South Carolina sesquicentennial coin mounted on a wall Clemson University Libraries

Clay relief sculpture of football and basketball players next to smaller medallion of similar scene, circa 1959 Clemson University Libraries Part of the process for creating relief sculptures to be placed at the entrances to the gymnatoriums at Gainesville, Georgia High School and three other Hall County, Georgia high schools.

Ceramic bas-relief portrait medallion of Johnny Cauthen and Mrs. Cauthen Clemson University Libraries On bottom of medallion - Cauthen; On back - Johnny Cauthen He was in your class (perhaps a year later)

Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of a man's head next to reference photograph Clemson University Libraries

Ceramic bas-relief portrait medallion of the Rogers Clemson University Libraries On bottom of medallion - ROGERS

Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of the Garretts next to reference photographs Clemson University Libraries On bottom of medallion - Garrett

Clay bas-relief portrait medallion of Sam Hatcher and his sister Clemson University Libraries On medallion - HATCHER (at bottom), Sam (left) and [illegible name of sister] at right

A. Wolfe Davidson (left) and International Lions Club Director-General R. Roy Keaton looking at bas relief portrait medallion of Keaton's children at Lions Club meeting in Gainesville, Georgia, 1951 Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Sherry & Larry Keaton Gainesville, GA Lions Club 1951

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International Lions Club Director-General R. Roy Keaton (2nd from left) shakes hands with A. Wolfe Davidson as others look on during presentation of bas relief portrait medallion of Keaton's children at Lions Club meeting in Gainesville, Georgia, 1951 Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Sherry & Larry Keaton Gainesville, GA Lions Club 1951

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1951

Ceramic bas-relief portrait medallion of Jessie, Honey, Holly and Randy Johnston, 1970 Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on bas-relief - Jessie - Honey - Holly - Randy Johnstone / AWD 1970. On front of photo - Johnston Children