Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2008.40.004
Accession#:
2008.40
Credit Line:
Donated by Michael J. Kirk.
Object Name:
Drawing
Title:
Zach Gordon Friend of Youth
Artist — Creator:
Wallen, Skip
Year Range from:
1980
Year Range to:
1985
Description:
Pencil drawing of Zach Gordon by Skip Wallen. Framed.
Pencil drawing on cardboard or paper. Image shows an older man in profile. Man is wearing a necktie and coat. Above the man's head is written in an arc "ZACH GORDON FRIEND OF YOUTH." Vertical and horizontal lines cover the paper in a grid. To proper left of the figure is written "A HOME / AWAY." Beneath the figure is the number "19."
Notes:
Image is a study for a commemorative medallion.
Image of Zach Gordon in profile was created by the artist using various pictures in the collection of Amy Lou Barney.
Renee Guerin was in possession of the sketch for "a while" then gave it "back" to Mike
Quote was supposed to say "A Home Away From Home."
See document file for extensive notes from donor on how the memorial to Zach Gordon was created, and the origins of this drawing.
People:
Gordon, Zach
Guerin, Renee Penny Blood
Kirk, Michael J.
Wallen, Skip
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