J. William Fulbright - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville AR
N 36° 04.122 W 094° 10.313
15S E 394470 N 3992203
Standing tall atop a granite base, this life-sized sculpture of Mr. Fulbright resides in the rear courtyard of Old Main.
Waymark Code: WMKR19
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2014
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"The $100,000 sculpture is the final component of a larger $850,000 project honoring Fulbright that includes the Fulbright Peace Fountain dedicated Oct. 24, 1998.
Fulbright served as University President from 1939 to 1941; and began a 30 year career in the U.S. Sentate in 1945. He played a leadership role in forming the United Nations and established The Fulbright Scholarship Program in 1946 to promote international understanding trhough global exchange of University students and teachers."
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TITLE: J. William Fulbright
ARTIST(S): Bader, Gretta, sculptor.
DATE: Copyrighted 2000. 2001. Dedicated Oct. 21, 2002
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 74850009
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
In the western courtyard of Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
No differences noted - exactly as described, and in excellent condition
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