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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]

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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

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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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

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)

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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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