Alumnus Jim Henson and his Muppets creation, Kermit, chat on a bench outside the Stamp Student Union. Gift of class of 1998. Surrounded by the Henson Memorial Garden by landscape architect Philip Cho. Garden was the gift of classes of 1994 and 1999.
The University of Maryland granted author Katherine Anne Porter (1890-1980) an honorary degree in 1966. Porter gifted the university her papers and library, and a selection of memorabilia and historical furnishing from her D.C. home.
Sponsored by Stamp Student Union. Gift of Dan and Patsy Mote. One of 50 University of Maryland "Fear the Turtle" painted fiberglass terrapins that were on public art exhibition on campus for Maryland's 150th Anniversary Celebration. While most were…
Maryland Room Gallery in Hornbake Library features annual exhibits on historical topics, displaying books, manuscripts, ephemera, objects, and multi-media items. Special Collections and University Archives also curate online exhibitions.
One of 50 Fear the Turtle sculptures featured in outdoor exhibition celebrating Maryland's 150th Anniversary. This one sponsored by Sallie Mae. Originally holding lacrosse stick. Note discoloration of eye mask.
Campbell taught stone carving for 15 years at the University of Maryland. His work is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. He was an abstract sculptor associated with the direct carving movement. These works, Night and Day,…