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[Reward sign for theft of statue bust]

Description: A photograph of a sign in Selma, Alabama. It reads "$40,000 Cash Reward; for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of the bronze bust of Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest from atop the monument in Live Oak Cemetery-Selma, Alabama call CrimeStoppers @ 877-3580 or 1-800-44CRIME (1-900-442-7488); Reward funded by Alabama Div. & International Headquarters. Sons of Confederate Veterans & Private Donors." There is also a picture of the bust on the s… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Statues]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the arrival of the last of a series of 7 marble replicas of famous Greek statues commissioned for the Cabanna Motor Hotel, Dallas; the final arrival, the Venus de Medici, having lost an arm and some fingers along the way.
Date: March 28, 1964
Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Temptation Rides

Description: Photograph of the Franklin Mint pewter statuette of "Temptation Rides" by artist Julie Bell. “Temptation Rides” is an original work of art by Julie Bell and is 1 of 4 in a series called Mistress & Motorcycle Fantasy Collection. "On the road where fantasy and reality collide, she waits...reveling in her passion for power, speed and freedom! She is part angel and part temptress...a goddess of sensual power and a woman of unforgettable presence." Temptation Rides measures 9 in x 6 in in solid pewt… more
Date: March 26, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Sacred Wind]

Description: A photograph of a workman removing the ropes from the Sacred Wind statue used to place the sculpture atop a marble pedestal with a crane, at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, with the Radford Memorial Auditorium as well as the crane in the background.
Date: March 11, 1993
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Photograph of Workman Balancing Sacred Wind]

Description: A photograph of a workman balancing the Sacred Wind statue as it is placed on a marble stand, prior to the dedication ceremony, at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. The Old Main Building and Finch-Gray Science Center can be seen in the background, along with several smiling onlookers.
Date: March 11, 1993
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Client Card: Dr. Arthur B. Cecil]

Description: Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Dr. Arthur B. Cecil, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: Dancer by Troubtezkoy.
Date: March 1935
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Partner: Amon Carter Museum

[Client Card: Mr. E. R. Ciampa]

Description: Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. E. R. Ciampa, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Governor Tobin" (9'), "Shield" (4 copies).
Date: 1958-03-19/1958-04-10
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Partner: Amon Carter Museum

[Client Card: Chicago Art Gallery]

Description: Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for the Chicago Art Gallery, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Indian on Horse," P.J. Mene group, and "The Scalp" by Remington.
Date: 1964-03/1971-07
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Partner: Amon Carter Museum
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