Finding Aid 41
Union College Archives
UC 34.1 Archive Framed Artwork
Record Group : 34 (Archival Items – Multisource)
Collection : 1
Location : Archives Room on Flat Shelves
Processing Information : Finding Aid created by Bruce Miracle on September 29, 2010. Updated and second list added on October 13, 2010
Contents Note: Items on the two content lists consist of various framed paintings, prints, photographs and other media that have been deposited in the archives over a number of years from various sources
Contents Note: These two descriptive lists of framed items were created by Emily Jones, Library Circulation Assistant, in September and October 2010. The listing has been updated as new items were added.
Contents (2 Lists):
LIST ONE
Paintings/Photographs in Archives
1.) An American Masterpiece by the Aaron Brothers of California (lithograph – 5700) Fall lake Landscape Scene. Given in memory of Mrs. Ruth B. Nelson by Mr. and Mrs. Grant Asher 24 ½ X 42 inches
2.) Architectural Print (possibly watercolor) – “Addition to Library Building – Union College Barbourville, KY John F. Wilson & Assoc. – Architects, Lexington KY” By Chas Akers ‘61 20 X 30 inches
3.) Print of Eagle standing on American Flag, includes a quote by President George Bush (January 20, 1989) by Mitchell D. Talle. Print has a Gilded Frame. Gift from Cherry Owens. Printed Treasures 12/100 Established 1990 Signature? 31 ½ X 37 ½ inches
4.) Black and White framed Photograph of “Jack C. Phillips and the Energy Gas Committee Strike Gas – October 28, 1983” Pictured from left to Right – Dr. Harold E. Jones, D. Deril Mays, Dr. Jack Phillips, Mr. Sam Davies, Dr. Walter Powell, not pictured Mr. James Murphy 31 X 17 inches
5.) Framed Ariel Picture of Barbourville KY (color) including Union College Campus by Bob Boyd Aerial Photos #48 20 X 24 inches
6.) Framed Photograph, written on picture, “This is a photograph of the first explosion of atomic shell fired from a cannon – witnessed by us a Freudman’s Flat, Nevada on May 29, 1953” – Jim Robsion Jr. M.C. Class of 1919 23 X 27 inches
7.) Portrait of Abigail E. Weeks, Oil painting on board (Plaque with her name mounted on Painting). 31 X 25 inches
8.) Wooden Memorial Display with brass gilding. “In Memoriam World War II”
“Union College honors her sons who died in Service”
-Hobart Elmer Brock, Henry W. Jones, Harold P. Corey, Kenneth Marsee, Frank N. Dunn, Curtis Massey, Herman A. Faulkner, Gillous G. Miracle, William O. Herndon, Claude P. Smith, John Randall Hudson, James W. Sowder, Walter W. White, Lawrence Smith, Edison J. Disney 34 X 25 inches
9.) Lithographic Landscape of Chateau of Chillon by G. Courbet. 27 ½ x 32 inches
African Collection
10.) Oil on Board – Landscape of African Village with small huts (Mountainous Background). By Nolkasi (name hard to distinguish) 21 X 26 inches
11.) Oil on Canvas – Three African Huts in Village. Writing on back provides painting title, “Leopoldville” 1959 by Samba (possibly Sambi) Phillip (Philipe). Engraved Plaque that states, “Given by Emily and L.G. Sapp”18 X 13 inches
12.) Oil on Canvas – River Scene in Africa that includes two men boating nearby a village by Samba (possibly Sambi) Phillip 1959. Given by Emily and L.G. Sapp. 19 ½ X 15 ½ inches
13.) Oil on Board – Writing on back provides painting title, “Burning of Tall Grass” by Nolkasi? (name hard to distinguish) Bought in Kinshasa, Zaire 1972. A scene of two people boating on a lake in Africa. 15 X 19 inches
14.) Oil on Canvas – African forest village scene in which the lake reflects the sky. Writing on painting is hard to distinguish – either the painting is by someone named Bomeko or it is referring to the city of Bamako, Mali, possibly. 16 x 31 inches
15.) Oil on Canvas – African villagers stand on riverfront and watch two men boating nearby by Nolkasi? (name hard to distinguish) 25 X 17 ½ inches
16.) Three African watercolor scenes depicting African hunters spearing animals at night by Oballbi? (name hard to distinguish) 38 X 15 inches
End of African Collection
17.) Sketch Portrait of an elderly man. First name is W.V. but unable to make out last name. 17 X 23 ½ inches
18.) Framed Photograph of “The Loyal Eighteen” accompanied with newspaper articles documenting the significance of the group. 18 X 22 inches
19.) Lithograph of Barbourville, KY? A scene of early Barbourville around the time it was first settled. (Sticker on front identifies it as Barbourville). 22 X 16 inches
20.) Ray Harm Print – A Blue Jay and Ground Squirrel. Plate No. XIII. 19 X 23 ½ inches
21.) Black and White framed Photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking with unknown. 24 X 20 inches
22.) Watercolor of Barbourville Brick Company - located on the back campus of Union College (This information was provided by a sticker located on the front of the painting). The watercolor is by H. Hitchcock. 26 X 20 inches
23.) Black and White Collection of Photographs of Men (possibly the Kentucky State Senate) Center Picture is William O’Connell Bradley, United States Senator – Elect. Printed on the Picture is the quote, “They All Sat Steady in the Boat” as well as the year “1908” and a city “Frankfort, KY”. Photos by H.A. Gretter. 28 X 22 inches
24.) Lithograph? – Portrait of John Wesley (Founder of Methodism) by Frank O. Salisbury. 23 ½ X 19 ½ inches
25.) Oil on Canvas Portrait of John Wesley (Founder of Methodism) by J.E. Parker 1982 after Frank O. Salisbury. 20 X 24 inches
LIST TWO
Paintings in Archives list 2