A. Wolfe Davidson with bronze bust of Gordon W. Blackwell in academic regalia with Furman University medallion around his neck, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Bust was created for Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina where Blackwell served as president. Paintings by A. Wolfe Davidson in background.
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 with bronze bust of Gordon W. Blackwell in academic regalia with Furman University medallion around his neck, circa 1970
Clemson University Libraries Bust was created for Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina where Blackwell served as president. Paintings by A. Wolfe Davidson in background.
Theodor Herzl (bust)
Clemson University Libraries Sculpted clay bust of Theodor Herzl, an Austro-Hungarian Jewish writer and political activist, on a round wooden pedestal with the clay bust of Chaim Weizmann (on the right) and two other busts. Clay bust of Clemson University president Robert C. Edwards visible in left background; clay bust of US President Woodrow Wilson visible in right background. Photograph taken at A. Wolfe Davidson's home studio in Gainesville, GA. Image taken from a negative.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) with Billy Carter (2nd from right) and others surrounding bronze bust of Jimmy Carter at Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia, 1977
Clemson University Libraries Davidson was not satisfied with this bust and replaced it with a different version in 1978.
Edgar A. Brown bust sculpted by Julian H. Harris in Edgar Brown Room
Clemson University Libraries UA100_1953; On Back: [bust of Edgar A. Brown by Julian Harris in the Edgar Brown Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [c1971]
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) holding check with Myrtle Power behind ceramic bust of Power, 1955 September
Clemson University Libraries Myrtle 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.
Edgar A. Brown and R. C. Edwards posed with bust of Brown
Clemson University Libraries UA100_1940; On Back: [Edgar A. Brown by Julian Harris, Robert C. Edwards] [c1971] [Edgar Brown Room in R.M. Cooper Library]
Presentation of James C. Littlejohn bronze bust at dedication of Littlejohn Coliseum, 1969 February 22
Clemson University Libraries Left to right - A. Wolfe Davidson, Samuel M. Littlejohn, James P. Littlejohn, Wright Bryan, Mary Katherine Littlejohn, Robert C. Edwards
Edgar A. Brown and R. C. Edwards with bust of Brown
Clemson University Libraries UA100_1942; On Back: [Edgar A. Brown, Robert C. Edwards, bust of Edgar A. Brown by Julian Harris] [Edgar Brown Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [c1971]
A. Wolfe Davidson (standing right) and others watch unveiling of bust of Jesse Dickson Jewell, circa 1951
Clemson University Libraries A. Wolfe Davidson (far right) and Jesse Dickson Jewell (fourth from right) posing with a bronze bust of Jewell at its unveiling at a dinner in the Gainesville, Georgia Civic Building. Bust was created for Georgia Poultry Hall of Fame.
A. Wolfe Davidson removing ceramic bust of André Smith from 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. Attached to front - A section of the mould is removed from the casting twenty four hours after the slip was poured in.
Edgar A. Brown and R. C. Edwards posed with bust of Brown
Clemson University Libraries UA100_1939; On Back: [Robert C. Edwards, Edgar A. Brown, bust of Edgar A. Brown by Julian Harris] [Edgar Brown Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [c1971]
Ceramic bust of André Smith partially removed from plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Smith was the founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence. Attached to front - Half of the mould is removed. The piece of cloth shown from the inside is a part of a damp cloth inserted to keep casting from drying too fast.
Etca Ramsaur holding cloth from unveiling bust of James F. Byrnes by A. Wolfe Davidson as others watch, 1965 May 1
Clemson University Libraries Byrnes is depicted wearing United States Supreme Court justice robe. Presentation took place during a luncheon celebrating James F. Byrnes' 86th birthday and James F. and Maude Busch Byrnes' 59th wedding anniversary at the Wade Hampton Hotel in Columbia, SC.
Edgar A. Brown and R. C. Edwards posed with bust of Brown
Clemson University Libraries UA100_1943; On Back: [Robert C. Edwards, Edgar A. Brown, bust of Edgar A. Brown by Julian Harris, Annie S. Brown] [Edgar Brown Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [c1971]
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) and Solomon Blatt, Sr. in front of bronze bust of Blatt in the South Carolina State House on the day of bust dedication ceremony, 1979 June 29
Clemson University Libraries The bust later was placed in the Solomon Blatt Office Building, part of the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
A. Wolfe Davidson (center) with James F. Byrnes (right) and Maude Busch Byrnes, 1965 May 1
Clemson University Libraries Taken after presentation of Davidson's bust of James F. Byrnes during a luncheon at the Wade Hampton Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina celebrating James F. Byrnes' 86th birthday and the Byrnes' 59th wedding anniversary.
A. Wolfe Davidson with bronze bust of Jimmy Carter at Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia, 1977
Clemson University Libraries Davidson 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.
Busts and writings of Edgar A. Brown in Edgar Brown Room in R. M. Cooper Library
Clemson University Libraries UA100_1948; On Back: [Edgar Brown Room in R.M. Cooper Library] [c1971]; Three rear-lit marble panels with excerpts from the Senator's speeches and writings flank the life-size bust of Sen. Brown by sculpture Julian H. Harris