A. Wolfe Davidson (left) holding check with Myrtle Power behind ceramic bust of Power, 1955 SeptemberClemson University LibrariesMyrtle 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 with bronze bust of Jimmy Carter at Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia, 1977Clemson University LibrariesDavidson 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.
A. Wolfe Davidson with bust of Stephen Decatur, circa 1980Clemson University LibrariesBust 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 busts in his studio, 1965Clemson University LibrariesDavidson 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 MayClemson University LibrariesDavidson 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 MayClemson University LibrariesDavidson 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 MayClemson University LibrariesDavidson 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.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1977Clemson University LibrariesDavidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1977 but replaced it with a different version in 1978.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978Clemson University LibrariesDavidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978Clemson University LibrariesDavidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978Clemson University LibrariesDavidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978Clemson University LibrariesDavidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Jimmy Carter, circa 1978Clemson University LibrariesDavidson presented a bronze version of this bust to the Georgia Visitor Information Center in Plains, Georgia in 1978 to replace an earlier version he wasn't satisfied with.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Solomon Blatt, Sr., circa 1978Clemson University LibrariesLikely preliminary for a bronze bust of Blatt created by Davidson for the Solomon Blatt Office Building, part of the South Carolina State House complex in Columbia, South Carolina.
A. Wolfe Davidson with clay bust of Stephen Decatur, circa 1980Clemson University LibrariesBronze 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.
Back of clay bust of L. Marion Gressette, circa 1977Clemson University LibrariesInscription 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 1980Clemson University LibrariesBust 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."