Category Archives: sculptors

York Native Charles Rudy’s Sculpture at Brandywine River Museum

Posted on May 14, 2010 by june lloyd

1940s photo of The Letter As I looked down a passage Sunday at the Brandywine River Museum, I gave a little gasp. There in front of me was Charles Rudy’s sculpture The Letter. I only knew it from photos that … Continue reading →

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More Works of York Native Sculptor Charles Rudy

Posted on March 27, 2010 by june lloyd

Charles Rudy’s Noah on Bronx Post Office Yesterday I asked an artist friend if he remembered York born and raised sculptor Charles Rudy. He not only remembered him, but he had taken a sculpture class that Rudy taught at the … Continue reading →

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Artist Charles Rudy, Native of York, Was Very Talented and Versatile

Posted on March 22, 2010 by june lloyd

Charles Rudy working on Penn War Memorial I really enjoyed researching Charles Rudy for my recent York Sunday News column. (See below for full column.) There is a sizable file on Rudy at the York County Heritage Trust Library/Archives. It … Continue reading →

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York Native Artist Finds New Use for Sculpture

Posted on February 20, 2010 by june lloyd

“Pekin Drake,” sculpture by Charles Rudy I have been doing research for a future York Sunday News column on York born and raised sculptor, Charles Rudy. I’ll share more on his life and works later, but considering the weather conditions … Continue reading →

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York Post Office Statues Show Spiritual Side

Posted on February 2, 2009 by june lloyd

York Post Office Sculptures A recent post on the sculptures inside the front doors of the downtown York Post Office dwelt on their artistic and historical value. I received an email from a friend pointing out their spiritual qualities. Click … Continue reading →

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York Post Office Big Deal for Whole County

Posted on January 22, 2009 by june lloyd

March, 1961 Gazette & Daily photos of Thanksgiving statues. (See end of post for current photos of the sculptures.) Some years ago my husband or I picked up a rectangular glass paperweight at a local antique mall. The label pasted … Continue reading →

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Why is Lady Liberty Hanging Out with Two York County Natives?

Posted on December 20, 2007 by june lloyd

The image of Liberty is very familiar to present-day U.S. Mint sculptor and engraver Don Everhart, whose Statue of Liberty design graces the back of the mint’s presidential dollar coins. We also recently learned that Everhart, a York County native, … Continue reading →

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