William Bennett Bizzell - University of Oklahoma - Norman, Oklahoma
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N 35° 12.436 W 097° 26.751
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Life-size sculpture of the fifth President of the University of Oklahoma: President William Bennett Bizzell
Waymark Code: WM89Y3
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2010
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This is a towering sculpture of William Bennett Bizzell, the fifth President of the University of Oklahoma. Bizzell earned an impressive seven degrees from four different universities. He came to OU after an eleven-year Presidency at Texas A&M. The sculpture is white, both the figure and the base. The figure is about 6 feet tall, dressed in robes, and the pillar/base is about 6 feet tall. The sculpture of Bizzell is located in a beautifully landscaped area south of the library named after him (Bizzell Memorial Library). There is a nice courtyard with several benches among the hedges and landscaping for students to sit and study or take a break between classes. The sculpture is located on the north end of the south oval of campus.
From the Smithsonian Art Inventory page:
Inscription:
Joe Taylor Sc 1952 (On back of base on bronze plaque:) WILLIAM BENNETT BIZZELL/1876-1944/PRESIDENT UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA/1925-1941/DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR, AUTHOR, AND TEACHER/"KNOWLEDGE IS THE WING WHEREWITH/WE FLY TO HEAVEN" signed
Description:
Standing figure of William Bennett Bizzell dressed in a full-length robe with hood on back. He holds a scroll with both hands in front of him at waist level.
Dimensions:
Figure: approx. 132 x 40 x 44 in.; Base: approx. 90 x 51 x 51 in.
Remarks:
William Bennett Bizzell was the fifth president of the University of Oklahoma.
TITLE: William Bennett Bizzell
ARTIST(S): Joe W. Taylor
DATE: 1952
MEDIUM: Figure: stone; Base: stone
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS OK000110
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
South of the Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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