"Tree of Liberty" sculpture in an exhibition, 1971
Clemson University Libraries Created 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
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"Tree of Liberty" sculpture in an exhibition, 1971
Clemson University Libraries Created 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, 1971
Clemson University Libraries Created 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, 1971
Clemson University Libraries Created 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 1956
Clemson University Libraries 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
A. Wolfe Davidson (back) with Andy Ball (front left) and Scottie Ball (front right) and their portrait busts, 1970
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A. Wolfe Davidson (back) with Andy Ball (front left) and Scottie Ball (front right) and their portrait busts, 1970
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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
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) and John E. Johns with clay bust of Johns in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) and L. D. Whitmire with ceramic bust of Whitmire, 1970
Clemson University Libraries Whitmire was the proprietor of the L. D. Whitmire Wrecker Service in Gainesville, Georgia.
1970
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) and L. Marion Gressette with bust of Gressette, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries Bust being created for L. Marion Gressette State Office Building in the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) and L. Marion Gressette with bust of Gressette, circa 1977
Clemson University Libraries Bust being created for L. Marion Gressette State Office Building in the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) and Strom Thurmond with clay bust of Thurmond, circa 1980
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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.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) with Frank Howard and clay bust of Howard, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Clay bust is step in the process of creating bronze Frank Howard bust installed in Memorial Stadium at Clemson University in 1969.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) with Frank Howard and clay bust of Howard, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Clay bust is step in the process of creating bronze Frank Howard bust installed in Memorial Stadium at Clemson University in 1969.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) with bust of Joan Welch as she poses, circa 1955
Clemson University Libraries Other busts visible in background
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) working on bust of Joan Welch as she poses, circa 1955
Clemson University Libraries Other busts visible in background.
A. Wolfe Davidson (left) working on bust of Scottie Ball as he poses, 1970
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A. Wolfe Davidson (left) working on bust of woman as she poses in classroom with others working on portrait busts
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A. Wolfe Davidson (right) with Andy Ball and his portrait bust, 1970
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A. Wolfe Davidson (right) with man modeling for sculpted head
Clemson University Libraries Two paintings in background.
A. Wolfe Davidson (right) working on bust of Jeanet Steckler Dreskin as she poses
Clemson University Libraries Working in front of indoor fireplace.
A. Wolfe Davidson (right) working on bust of Jeanet Steckler Dreskin as she poses
Clemson University Libraries Working in front of indoor fireplace.
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.
A. Wolfe Davidson wearing beret and working on clay bust of a man wearing a hat
Clemson University Libraries Next to reference photographs of the subject.
A. Wolfe Davidson with a child and bust of Warren Castle, 1967 August
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A. Wolfe Davidson with a child and bust of Warren Castle, 1967 August
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A. Wolfe Davidson with bust of André Smith, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Bust 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 1953
Clemson University Libraries Bust 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 Robert Mills, circa 1964
Clemson University Libraries Bust commissioned by the Kohn and Hennig families for display in the Mills-designed Ainsley Hall Mansion in Columbia, South Carolina.
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
A. Wolfe Davidson with bust of wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
1975
A. Wolfe Davidson with bust of wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, 1978
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
1978
A. Wolfe Davidson with busts in his studio, 1965
Clemson University Libraries Davidson is touching bust of James F. Byrnes. Back row, left to right - busts of Robert Mills, John F. Kennedy, O.C. Aderhold, Lewis Massey. Front row, left to right - busts of Alfred H. Holbrook, Rafe Banks, Bill Scholtz.
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A. Wolfe Davidson with busts in his studio, 1965 May
Clemson University Libraries Davidson is working on bust of James F. Byrnes. Back row, left to right - busts of Robert Mills, John F. Kennedy, O.C. Aderhold, Lewis Massey. Front row, left to right - busts of Alfred H. Holbrook, Rafe Banks, Bill Scholtz.
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A. Wolfe Davidson with busts in his studio, 1965 May
Clemson University Libraries Davidson is working on bust of James F. Byrnes. Back row, left to right - busts of Robert Mills, John F. Kennedy, O.C. Aderhold, Lewis Massey. Front row, left to right - busts of Alfred H. Holbrook, Rafe Banks, Bill Scholtz.
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A. Wolfe Davidson with busts in his studio, 1965 May
Clemson University Libraries Davidson is working on bust of James F. Byrnes. Back row, left to right - busts of Robert Mills, John F. Kennedy, O.C. Aderhold, Lewis Massey. Front row, left to right - busts of Alfred H. Holbrook, Rafe Banks, Bill Scholtz.
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A. Wolfe Davidson with ceramic busts including Abraham Lincoln (left) and John F. Kennedy (center), circa 1960
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A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of André Smith, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Smith was founder of The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida where Davidson was artist in residence.
A. Wolfe Davidson 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.
A. Wolfe Davidson 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.
A. Wolfe Davidson 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.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Stephen Decatur, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Bronze version of the Decatur bust was commissioned by the Decatur Lions Club and installed on the Roy A. Blount Plaza, outside of the Decatur MARTA station, in downtown Decatur, Georgia in 1980.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of wife Katherine Harbin Davidson, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
A. Wolfe Davidson with plaster mold and 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.
A. Wolfe Davidson with plaster mold and 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.
A. Wolfe Davidson's granddaughter Jennifer Burwinkle unveiling ceramic bust of her grandmother Katherine Harbin Davidson in John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College, 1975 March 10
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A. Wolfe Davidson's granddaughter Jennifer Burwinkle with bas-relief portrait medallion of her mother Edith and sisters Jessica and Johanna and herself, 1971
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A. Wolfe Davidson's granddaughter Jennifer Burwinkle with bust of her grandmother Katherine Harbin Davidson, circa 1975
Clemson University Libraries Bust created for the John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College.
A. Wolfe Davidson's sister-in-law Margaret Cochran (left) and granddaughter Jennifer Burwinkle after unveiling ceramic bust of Katherine Harbin Davidson in John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Georgia) Junior College, 1975 March 10
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A. Wolfe Davidson's sister-in-law Margaret Cochran (left) watches his granddaughter Jennifer Burwinkle unveil ceramic bust of Katherine Harbin Davidson in John Harrison Hosch Library at Gainesville (Gerogia) Junior College, 1975 March 10
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Amphora style vessel, circa 1965
Clemson University Libraries On back - A. Wolf Davidson, Brenau College, Gainesville, Ga. $45.00, 24 1/2"
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.
Back of 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. Inscription on back of bust - Stephen Decatur, 1779-1820 / "Our country in her intercourse with other nations; may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong."
Back view of ceramic bust of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on sculpture - Solomon Blatt Barnwell South Carolina Member House of Representative For Forty Six Years and its Speaker for Thirty Three Years. 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 panel of Strom Thurmond next to smaller version of panel and phots and other artwork, circa 1980
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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, 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]
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 portrait medallion of A. Wolfe Davidson's daughter Edith and granddaughters Jennifer, Jessica and Johanna Burwinkle, 1971
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Bas-relief portrait medallion of A. Wolfe Davidson's daughter Edith and granddaughters Jennifer, Jessica and Johanna Burwinkle, 1971
Clemson University Libraries A. Wolfe Davidson's younger daughter Edith and her three daughters.
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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
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
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.
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
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. On front - McDougal Children
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. On front - 15 1/2 " [height] 13 1/2" [width]
Bas-relief portrait medallion of Lynne, Greg and Douglas Funkhouser, 1971
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Bas-relief portrait medallion of Mary Blackwood
Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Mary Blackwood.
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
Bust and portrait of William Henry Belk, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Likely a preliminary model for a 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 bronzed bust in W.H. Belk's office in Charlotte, NC.
Bust and portrait photograph of A. Wolfe Davidson's father Chaim Meyer Davidson, circa 1965
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Bust and portrait photograph of A. Wolfe Davidson's father Chaim Meyer Davidson, circa 1965
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Bust and portrait photograph of A. Wolfe Davidson's mother Chasia Hillman Davidson, circa 1965
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Bust and portrait photograph of A. Wolfe Davidson's mother Chasia Hillman Davidson, circa 1965
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Bust and portrait photograph of A. Wolfe Davidson's mother Chasia Hillman Davidson, circa 1965
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Bust and portrait photograph of A. Wolfe Davidson's mother Chasia Hillman Davidson, circa 1965
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Attached to image - Katherine H. Davidson 1975 20 inches.