Portraits of individuals significant to the life of the university were the first works of art commissioned for the collection.聽 The portraits commemorate those after whom buildings were named such as past university presidents, politicians, benefactors and distinguished faculty. Portraits of other individuals important to the history of BT天堂can also be seen throughout聽 campus.
Adrian Louis Brewer (1891-1956),Portrait of Ida M. Waldran, no date, oil on board, The BT天堂Art Collection
These portraits are being collected for conservation assessment after being exhibited for many years in uncontrolled environments (Note the abraded surface on the portrait of Ida Waldran to your right.) Lend your support for this important historic and artistic project through the BT天堂Foundation, Inc.: treatment and restoration are costly.
Click on links below to learn more about the individual portraits:
Mary Augusta Bernard聽by Nelly Deachman
Harvey A. Buffalo聽by Kathy Riddick
Marie Schichtl聽by Gene Hatfield
Winfred L Thompson聽by Gene Hatfield
Ida M. Waldran聽by Adrian Louis Brewer