Dr. Benjamin Mays is a drawing by Paul Abrahamsen which was uploaded on January 5th, 2012.
Dr. Benjamin Mays
In 2011, the birth home of Dr.Benjamin Mays was moved to a site behind the GLEAMNS building off of Cambridge Ave. in Greenwood, South Carolina. A one... more
Title
Dr. Benjamin Mays
Artist
Paul Abrahamsen
Medium
Drawing - Pen & Ink, Colored Pencil
Description
In 2011, the birth home of Dr.Benjamin Mays was moved to a site behind the GLEAMNS building off of Cambridge Ave. in Greenwood, South Carolina. A one room school house, similar to the one Dr. Mays attended was also moved to the site, a museum was erected on the site with the exterior finished to look like a barn from the late 1800's. The site was deemed a historic site and a dedication ceremony was scheaduled. Dr. Andrew Young and many other dignitaries were honored guests and speakers. This portrait was done to commemerate the man and the site as well as the legacy and impact of this man's life. He greatly impacted the lives of both Dr. Martin Luther King and Dr. Andrew Young. The art was done in pen & ink and colored pencil.
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January 5th, 2012
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