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A Guide to the Goddess of Liberty Film Footage, 1986
Historical NoteDesigned by architect E. E. Myers and placed atop the Texas Capitol Dome in Austin in 1888, the original Goddess of Liberty weighs nearly 2,000 lbs and measures over 15 feet. In 1986, an aluminum replica replaced the Goddess of Liberty, which was subsequently restored and is currently displayed at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Each statue dons a toga and crown while holding a sword and gilded star. Sources: "Goddess of Liberty." State Preservation Board. Accessed April 19, 2011. http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/gallery/hisart/19.htm. "The Goddess of Liberty." Texas Senate Kids. Accessed April 19, 2011. http://www.senate.state.tx.us/kids/tour4.htm. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsComprised of one film reel, the Goddess of Liberty Film Footage, 1986, chronicles the efforts to place the Goddess of Liberty statue replica atop the Texas Capitol Dome in Austin. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThis collection is open for research use. Use of film reel by appointment only; please contact repository for more information. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationGoddess of Liberty Film Footage, 1986, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. Processing InformationThis collection contains unprocessed materials. Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project, 2009-2011. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Papers
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