Sculpture -Victor's Lament, 1979 - 1998

File — Box: W-05, Folder: W:060

Identifier: W:060

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to architectural plans, funding, construction, dedication of buildings/cornerstones.

Includes photos, postcards, newspaper clippings, calendars, brochures, student rules, blueprints, worship bulletins, fliers, and slides with script.

Dates

1979 - 1998

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

By Mark di Suvero; photos by Paul Weiss; sculptures in Martin Gallery by Rudolph Serra; controversy about the sculpture; newspaper article and photos of di Suvero and Rudolph Serra exhibits at college; Victor's Lament Sculpture: details on purchase, sculptor Mark di Suvero, funding (gift from Mr. and Mrs. Philip Berman), installation of Victor's Lament; dedication 4/27/79; article in "Muhlenberg", Spring 1979, volume 2, Number 2; (46) 3 1/2" x 5" photos

Full Text: Copyright Morning Call, March 21, 1997: includes vital statistics, symbolism, display history, acquisition history, inauguration, dissent, praise, comments by President Arthur Taylor.

Article and photos in Los Angeles Times 6/30/1998 "Artist Sculpts a Steely Legacy" features Mark di Suvero, artist who sculpted Victor's Lament located on college green space.