Bill Kolbe. “Old and New.” [Old Main in the background with the J.C. Kellam building and the fish ponds in the foreground.], 1982

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Scope and Contents

First of a series of watercolors used for University Christmas cards (1982-1991).

1982: Old and New [Old Main in the background with the J.C. Kellam building and the hatchery ponds in the foreground.] 1983: Moon Glow [View of campus at night illuminated by the moon and stars.] 1984: River View [Trees and arched foot bridge with Theatre Center in the background.] 1985: The Mustangs [Carolers at the base of the Fighting Stallions statue, with a Christmas tree to the right.) 1986: The Storm of ’85 [Old Main and trees covered in snow.] 1987: Taylor-Murphy [View of the Taylor-Murphy building courtyard with a Christmas tree in the center planter.] 1988: Transitions [View from the steps of Old Main looking towards the new Alkek library under construction.] 1989: Aquatic Center [The Aquatic Center building with people walking around the hatchery ponds.] 1990: Coming Attractions [View of campus landscape with lush trees and a building under construction.] 1991: Foggy Christmas [Theatre Center reflected in the hatchery pond, surrounded by fog.]

Dates

1982

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Professor Emeritus Bill Kolbe (1925-2018) taught art at SWT for 39 years--1964-2003. His whimsical style, sardonic wit, and technical skill made him a favorite of colleagues, students, and critics alike. An active University citizen, he served on the Faculty Senate and designed several Faculty Handbook covers. The total body of his work is enormous, but he is best known on campus for his University Christmas Cards, watercolors which he produced during the decade 1982 through 1991.