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Photograph of Joseph Davidson completing a bust of General John J. Pershing - March 20, 1919

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CREDIT WARNING OVER U.S. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH FROM UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD N.Y. S-189165F0 PHOTO OF - NOTED SCULPTOR COMPLETING BUST OF GENERAL PERSHING. NEW ITEM - Mr. Jo. Davidson, who has won great fame as a sculptor, is above shown putting the finishing touches on the bust of General J. J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the A.E.F., U.S.A. Mr. Davidson won great recognition by his celebrated statue, "France in Arms". 3/20/19

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Title Photograph of Joseph Davidson completing a bust of General John J. Pershing - March 20, 1919
Creator Unknown
Source Unknown. Photograph of Joseph Davidson completing a bust of General John J. Pershing . 20 March 1919. John J. Pershing Photograph Collection. General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site, P.O. Box 141, Laclede, MO 64651.
Description In this U.S. Official Signal Corps photograph, famed sculptor Jo. Davidson completes a bust of General John J. Pershing. Pershing, a Laclede, Missouri native, led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.
Subject LCSH World War, 1914-1918; Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948; Memorialization
Subject Local WWI; World War I
Contributing Institution General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site
Copy Request Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the John J. Pershing Photograph Collection, General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site, P.O. Box 141, Laclede, MO 64651.
Rights The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited.
Date Original March 20, 1919
Language English