Belsky, Franta, 1921 - 2000 (Sculptor)
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Seretse Khama statue
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30549D
Scope and Contents
Two coloured photographs of a statue of Sir Seretse Khama (1921-1980). In 1984 the library was approached by Franta Belsky (born 1921), the sculptor, who was endeavouring to produce a model for a statue of Sir Seretse Khama, but was unable to obtain a profile photograph. The library was able to lend him a photograph taken during the 1977 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, which he described as 'invaluable.' He gave these photographs of his model to the library in July 1985, and the...
Dates:
1984 - 1985
Conditions Governing Access:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Cambridge University Library
Item
[Sir Seretse Khama], 1984 - 1985
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30549D/1
Scope and Contents
102 x 130 mm. Photograph of the full-length model of the statue of Seretse Khama standing on a pedestal in front of a white cloth.
Dates:
1984 - 1985
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Seretse Khama statue
Item
[Sir Seretse Khama], 1984 - 1985
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30549D/2
Scope and Contents
102 x 130 mm. Close up view of head only of the model of Seretse Khama, inscribed 'A test picture, before finishing,'
Dates:
1984 - 1985
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Seretse Khama statue
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