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A. Wolfe Davidson (right) working on bust of Jeanet Steckler Dreskin as she poses Clemson University Libraries Working in front of indoor fireplace.

Clay bust of Gordon W. Blackwell in academic regalia with Furman University medallion around his neck, circa 1970 Clemson University Libraries Bust was preliminary for bronze bust created for Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina where Blackwell served as president. In studio with other works in background.

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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.

L. Marion Gressette with bust of himself, circa 1977 Clemson University Libraries Bust created for L. Marion Gressette State Office Building in the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.

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]

Clay bust of Robert C. Edwards, circa 1969 Clemson University Libraries

Ceramic bust of Clemson College Business Manager James C. Littlejohn Clemson University Libraries

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.

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.

Clay bust of Joel H. Paul, circa 1972 Clemson University Libraries

Ceramic bust of Olin B. Cannon Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of Gordon W. Blackwell in academic regalia with Furman University medallion around his neck, circa 1970 Clemson University Libraries On back - Dr. Gordon Blackwell Pres. Furman - 1968

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Bust of Frank Howard, circa 1969 Clemson University Libraries Davidson's bust of Frank Howard bust was installed in Memorial Stadium at Clemson University in 1969.

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.

Clay bust of Strom Thurmond, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries

Statuette of Strom Thurmond, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries

Bust of Golda Meir, circa 1973 Clemson University Libraries

Bust of Frank Howard, circa 1969 Clemson University Libraries Davidson's bust of Frank Howard bust was installed in Memorial Stadium at Clemson University in 1969.

Clay bust of Marvin Griffin next to reference photographs, circa 1955 Clemson University Libraries Preliminary model for bust presented to Governor Marvin Griffin by friends from Laurens County, Georgia in October 1955.

Clay head of Lyndon B. Johnson Clemson University Libraries

Busts of A. Wolfe Davidson's mother Chasia Hillman Davidson (left) and father Chaim Meyer Davidson, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries

Man posing with bust of himself Clemson University Libraries

Two women creating clay sculpted heads in an art class at Brenau College Clemson University Libraries

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Sculpted head of a woman Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of a man wearing glasses Clemson University Libraries

Bust of a man wearing glasses Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of man wearing glasses Clemson University Libraries

Clay head of a woman Clemson University Libraries

Bust of Wayne E. Clark, circa 1970 Clemson University Libraries

Young girl wearing coat posing with bust of herself Clemson University Libraries

Glazed ceramic lekythos style vessel, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries On back - A. Wolf Davidson, Brenau College, Gainesville, Georgia $15.00, 11"

Clay head of child in ruffled collar Clemson University Libraries

Bust of H. M. Robinson, circa 1954 Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of girl with long hair Clemson University Libraries

Bust of girl with long hair Clemson University Libraries

Ceramic head Clemson University Libraries

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)

Busts of Theodor Herzl (front right) and others in A. Wolfe Davidson's home studio, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries

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Busts of Theodor Herzl (right) and two others, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries

Sculpted head of a young man Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of Florence Pinson Tyner next to photograph of Tyner and A. Wolfe Davidson, circa 1970 Clemson University Libraries Other busts and medallions in background.

Clay bust of man next to reference photograph Clemson University Libraries

Girl posing with clay bust of herself Clemson University Libraries

Busts of Theodor Herzl (right) and others in A. Wolfe Davidson's home studio, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries

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Bust of a man wearing collared shirt, necktie, vest and suit jacket Clemson University Libraries

Ceramic bust of an older boy, circa 1956 Clemson University Libraries

Clay head of Jacqueline Holbrook Clemson University Libraries

Busts of man and woman Clemson University Libraries

Bas-relief portrait medallion with four figures Clemson University Libraries

Busts of Theodor Herzl (left) and Chaim Weizmann, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of a man Clemson University Libraries

Clay busts of Orlin O. Fletcher (left), James F. Byrnes (right) and another, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries

Ceramic head of a woman Clemson University Libraries Photographed outside on a stool.

Clay bust of Marvin Griffin, circa 1955 Clemson University Libraries Preliminary model for bust presented to Governor Marvin Griffin by friends from Laurens County, Georgia in October 1955.

Clay bust of a woman Clemson University Libraries

Bust of a man wearing collared shirt, necktie, vest and suit jacket Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of Stephen Decatur next to reference photograph, circa 1980 Clemson University Libraries Bronze version of 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.

Clay bust of a young boy Clemson University Libraries

Clay head of a young child Clemson University Libraries

Bust of Frank Howard with reference photographs on wooden platform, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries A bronze version of this bust was installed in Memorial Stadium at Clemson University in 1969.

Bust of a man wearing collared shirt and tie Clemson University Libraries

Bust of Robert G. Wilson, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries Wilson was founder of the Barbecue King restaurant in Greenville, South Carolina and inventor of the world's first commercial rotisserie oven. Bust of John F. Kennedy seen in background. Bust of John F. Kennedy in background. On back - Mr. Wilson; Greenville, S.C.

Bust of bearded man Clemson University Libraries

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.

Busts, paintings and bas relief medallions in A. Wolfe Davidson's studio. circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries Busts include Clemson University president Robert C. Edwards.

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Students creating clay sculpted heads in an art class at Brenau College Clemson University Libraries

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Clay bust of Wayne E. Clark, circa 1970 Clemson University Libraries

A. Wolfe Davidson (right) and girl posing with bust of herself Clemson University Libraries

Sculpted head of a child Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of man wearing a hat Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of Florence Pinson Tyner next to photograph of Tyner and A. Wolfe Davidson, circa 1970 Clemson University Libraries Other busts and medallions in background. On back - Mrs. Gene Tyner; SNAP-SHOT OF PERSON WITH HEAD. APPEARED IN LOCAL PAPER

Statuette of Mary Putnam Gridley holding a cane and seated in an armchair Clemson University Libraries Statuette created circa 1938. It's shown on a table in a room with bookshelves.

Clay busts of A. Wolfe Davidson's mother Chasia Hillman Davidson (left) and father Chaim Meyer Davidson, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries Family photo on side of platform.

Man posing with bust of himself in A. Wolfe Davidson's office at Brenau College, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries

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Ceramic head of a boy Clemson University Libraries

Clay bust of a man wearing open collar shirt, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries

Girl posing with bust of herself Clemson University Libraries

Busts of Frank Howard (center), Robert C. Edwards (right) and others in A. Wolfe Davidson's stuido, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries

A. Wolfe Davidson (right) with man modeling for sculpted head Clemson University Libraries Two paintings in background.

Ceramic head of a man in an open collar shirt Clemson University Libraries On back - Thompson

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

Sculpted head of a boy Clemson University Libraries

Clay head of a child Clemson University Libraries

Sculpted head of man wearing glasses Clemson University Libraries

"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

Sculpted head of a girl Clemson University Libraries

Sculpted head of a man Clemson University Libraries

Bust of Robert C. Edwards with reference photos of wooden platform, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries A bronze version of this bust was created for Clemson University.

Bust of Rafe Banks (in hat) and four others displayed on stools and pedestals, circa 1965 Clemson University Libraries

Ceramic bust of a woman in a collared top Clemson University Libraries

Two ceramic busts of women Clemson University Libraries

Clay head of an infant wearing a ruffled collar Clemson University Libraries

Busts in A. Wolfe Davidson's studio, circa 1967 Clemson University Libraries Chaim Weizmann, the first President of Israel (center), Theodor Herzl, founder of the Zionist Organization (left of Weizmann bust), Clemson University president Robert C. Edwards (far left) and others.

Bust of Marvin Griffin, circa 1955 Clemson University Libraries Preliminary model for bust presented to Governor Marvin Griffin by friends from Laurens County, Georgia in October 1955.