In 1933, the football coach decided the diamondback terrapin should be the school mascot. A live terrapin served as model and is now held, as taxidermy, by University Archives. Students rub Testudo's nose for good luck and leave offerings to the…
One of 74 or 108 "birds i view" sculptures from 2003 tourism-promoting exhibition across Prince George's county, sponsored by Prince George's Art Council and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Musically themed, five-foot-tall…
Depicting Maryland-born abolitionist and scholar Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) as impassioned, young orator in Ireland. Designed by an English sculptor and cast in Wales. Situated in Frederick Douglass plaza. Funded by private gifts, UMD Foundation…
Gallery honoring Maryland painter and sculptor Joseph Sheppard (b. 1930). Funded by private donations, including $3 million from the late Leroy Merritt.
Given in Memory of Herbert E. Rycroft II by his Aunt Frances Rycroft Barr and his Colleagues and Friends the Architects of Baltimore. Kaskey taught architecture at the University of Maryland (1969-1976) but was denied tenure, according to Bergen's…
Given to the University of Maryland by George Snow, Professor of Physics from 1958 to 1992, and his wife Lila. A related work is Bradford with a Curl, Provincetown Art Association and Museum…