Box 5
Contains 25 Results:
Clemson University, 1950-2005
Clippings, correspondence, photographs, magazines, and catalogs related to work Hirsch produced for Clemson University, including both the Clemson Tiger mascot at Clemson House, and the steel logo for the Plant & Animal Sciences Building. Also includes a catalog from an exhibition of Hirsch's work at the Rudolph E. Lee Gallery on Clemson's campus.
"Jacob's Dream", 1950-2004
Includes photographs of and clippings about the sculpture, as well as a letter and catalog sent to Mordenai Hirsch by David Hummon of the College of the Holy Cross. Hummon curated an exhibition entitled "Envisioning Jacob's Ladder: 1750-2000," and Hirsch's piece is mentioned in the catalog.
"David the Psalmist, 1950-1976", undated
Clippings regarding the sculpture, as well as photographs and correspondence between Hirsch and Bill Solomon, who purchased the piece from Hirsch in 1976.
"Elijah Fed by the Ravens", circa 1951-1998, undated
Correspondence regarding purchase of the sculpture by the Greenville County Museum of Art in Greenville, South Carolina.
"Elijah's Ascension", 1951
This series consists of clippings, correspondence, photographs, sketches, and other items pertaining to individual sculptures or other works of art by Willard Hirsch, often with related materials added over time. Some pieces were commissioned specifically by individuals, universities, or other institutions. Many of the commissioned pieces were busts of local Charlestonians, or were intended for installation at specific buildings, parks, or other sites.
"Nocturnal Orchestra", 1951
Clippings about the sculpture Hirsch created for Hyman H. Addlestone's home.
Richland County Public Library, 1952-2005
Sculpture Hirsch made for the façade of the Richland County main library in Columbia, South Carolina.
National Guard Armory panels, 1953-2010, undated
Material related to panels Hirsch produced for the South Carolina National Guard armories. Includes clippings on the work itself, correspondence among Hirsch, members of the South Carolina government, and members of the National Guard regarding the painting and subsequent sandblasting of the panels, and related clippings and correspondence. Also includes text of H. R. Bill 288, regarding copyright law to protect artist' works from alteration.
William Atmar Smith plaque, 1954
This series consists of clippings, correspondence, photographs, sketches, and other items pertaining to individual sculptures or other works of art by Willard Hirsch, often with related materials added over time. Some pieces were commissioned specifically by individuals, universities, or other institutions. Many of the commissioned pieces were busts of local Charlestonians, or were intended for installation at specific buildings, parks, or other sites.
"Colts", 1954-1958, undated
This series consists of clippings, correspondence, photographs, sketches, and other items pertaining to individual sculptures or other works of art by Willard Hirsch, often with related materials added over time. Some pieces were commissioned specifically by individuals, universities, or other institutions. Many of the commissioned pieces were busts of local Charlestonians, or were intended for installation at specific buildings, parks, or other sites.