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Image 1 of 1: The Carl Van Vechten Gallery commissioned James Miles and Russell Faxon to sculpt and cast this statue of W.E.B. DuBois, one of Fisk University’s most notable alumni, in 1982. Co-founder of the NAACP, W.E.B DuBois was one of the most prominent African American authors and sociologists during his life. Located on Fisk University’s campus, this full-length statue depicts DuBois in a suit while holding two large books, and is meant to honor DuBois’ achievements as a civil rights activist.
The Carl Van Vechten Gallery commissioned James Miles and Russell Faxon to sculpt and cast this statue of W.E.B. DuBois, one of Fisk University’s most notable alumni, in 1982. Co-founder of the NAACP, W.E.B DuBois was one of the most prominent African American authors and sociologists during his life. Located on Fisk University’s campus, this full-length statue depicts DuBois in a suit while holding two large books, and is meant to honor DuBois’ achievements as a civil rights activist.

The Carl Van Vechten Gallery commissioned James Miles and Russell Faxon to sculpt and cast this statue of W.E.B. DuBois, one of Fisk University’s most notable alumni, in 1982. Co-founder of the NAACP, W.E.B DuBois was one of the most prominent African American authors and sociologists during his life. Located on Fisk University’s campus, this full-length statue depicts DuBois in a suit while holding two large books, and is meant to honor DuBois’ achievements as a civil rights activist.

Statue of W.E.B. DuBois

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The Carl Van Vechten Gallery commissioned James Miles and Russell Faxon to sculpt and cast this statue of W.E.B. DuBois, one of Fisk University’s most notable alumni, in 1982. Co-founder of the NAACP, W.E.B DuBois was one of the most prominent African American authors and sociologists during his life. Located on Fisk University’s campus, this full-length statue depicts DuBois in a suit while holding two large books, and is meant to honor DuBois’ achievements as a civil rights activist.

Title Statue of W.E.B. DuBois
Creator Nashville Historical Foundation
Author Olivia Williams
Date 1982
Address 1000 17th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
Type Object
Coverage Area 4
Source James Miles, sculptor; Russell Faxon, caster
Contributor Fisk University ; Carl Van Vechten Gallery; W.E.B. DuBois
Subject African Americans; Civil Rights; Art; Education
Keywords Statues, Fisk University, Alumni, Sculptures, NAACP
Rights CC BY-NC 4.0