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BY LARRY NASH
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAMS, DR. BARTHE
the interpenetration of the Negro. Like most sculptors, he puts Michaelangelo first and Mestrovich as second as the greatest sculptors who ever lived.
Some 13 years ago Dr. Barthe was honored in Bay St. Louis with keys to city from then mayor John A. Scafide in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of art.
Once again he was being honored by the people of Mississippi - when on Thur-
sday March 17, Dr. Barthe received a letter from Gov. Cliff Finch while he was in Hattiesburg at the University of Southern Mississippi. It briefly stated that on the behalf of all people in Mississippi that it was the Governor?s distinct pleasure to welcome home a native son who had achieved international acclaim in the field of arts. Dr. Barthe, who was guest at the USM met with faculty and students from the art department and the honors college and reviewed his slides of his work with
them, as well as members of the Afro-American Cultural Society.
Finally we must not forget to mention the famous sculpture of Thelma Landry of Kiln, who is the daughter of the former librarian of Bay St. Louis, Mrs. Katherine Wilson, which now stands inside the door of the new library on Hwy. 90. It was dedicated in 1964.
Dr. Barthe spoke S afternoon to a group of at the library including 1 Carver, telling of his t and work he had done i his lifetime, which I add, he is 77 years youn speaks excellent Englis has nothing but the h regard for all mankind enjoyed being home wi family again and they er having him.
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