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Stone Mountain sculpture ... defies comparison Walker Hancock of Glou chester, Mass., who took over in 1963, is the final sculptor to work on the Stone Mountain Carving. He was selected through international competi tion to complete the memorial, first begun in 1917 by Gutzon Borglum, who did the Mt. Rushmore figures. A second sculptor, Augustus Lukeman, succeeded Borglum in 1925 and continued until work on the project was suspended in 1928. The massive and intricate sculpture, hewn into solid granite half way up the 800 foot sheer north face of the mountain, features the mounted figures of Confed erate heroes Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas (Stonewall) Jack son. The largest sculpture in the world, the work covers an area larger than a football field. The figure of Lee stands 80 feet tall. “We can relate this sculp ture to Mt. Rushmore or the figures of Rameses II at Abu Simbel or the Sphinx at Gizeh or to the Behistun Rock,” said Hancock, “but there really is no valid comparison to this LUNCH WITH LEE — In a recent pre-dedication ceremony luncheon was served on a platform on General Lee’s shoulder. Among those present for the high noon affair were (1 to r) Mrs. Mary Payne, a member of the PR staff of Stone Mountain Assn.; Tom Elliott, general manager of the park; Bill Kinney, secretary of the association; Roy Faulkner, (standing) chief carver of the monument; Secretary of State Ben Fortson; Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin; Dr. Lane Mitchell of Georgia Tech, and Attorney General Arthur Bolton, members of the Stone Mountain Assn. 6 work. The Stone Mountain carving is bigger than any other in the world but this is only part of the story. “The four seated figures of Rameses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, for instance, stand 65 feet high but they are carved into a flat cliff wall. In relief, they are like pencil drawing compared to the depth of the Stone Mountain carving. “The figure on the famous Behistun Rock stands 20 feet high, but compared to figures on the side of Stone Mountain, this centuries-old work would appear as though it were mere ly scratched into the stone. “Look for a moment at the back of General Lee’s horse, Traveler. The relief is so deep that you can ride a full-size horse along Traveler’s back and have room to spare. “Yet with all the enormity of this sculpture, it has been our intent to make the effect more than that of a large photograph hewn into the mountain. We have attempted to go beyond the literal, to create a composition that ap pears to grow out of the gran ite of the mountain with some thing of the mystical effect of a vision.” -■ • aw**** ■ < •> • A Georgia salutes its hospitality vendors If you want true hospital ity — Southern style — just va cation in Georgia! Not only does Georgia offer the finest in family recreation and fun - big city entertain ment — outstanding historic sites - exciting tourist attrac tions - wonderful food — rus tic camping facilities — plush hotels and motels — Georgia has that unique factor - its people. The visitor to Georgia finds a warm welcome from friendly native Georgians who like to talk about their state and are gracious hosts. This year Georgia’s travel industry, recognizing the im portance of the state’s key public relations people, saluted all of them by honoring twelve of those on the front-line in meeting visitors to the state. “It has been an inspiring opportunity to complete this half-century-old dream. ” We have attempted to create a truly worthy monument to the ideals and achievements of the South and the great contribution of the Southern heritage to our national life and character. The symbolism of the carving is intended to go far deeper than the immediate issues of the war. It is intended not as a monument to a lost cause but as an eternal tribute to that period of American history, which, though tragic, gave birth to the united country we are today. “No such monument has ever before been at tempted in this country, nor will such an opportunity ever again exist. ” Walker Hancock Governor Lester Maddox named them “Tourist Ambass ador Extraordinaire.” Each of the twelve was given a citation from the Georgia Travel Com mission and a cash gift. The citation was presented during the annual Governor’s Confer ence on Tourism. Among those honored were: Brian Jenne, bell captain at the Atlanta Marriott Motor Hotel; Thelma Scarborough, re tail clerk at Rock City Gar dens, Jackie Harrington, Wel come Center hostess, Georgia Department of Industry & Trade; Susan Marre, telephone operator, Southern Bell Tele phone & Telegraph Co.; Wendy Kneen, ticket clerk, Six Flags Over Georgia; Captain Harry Schmid, Decatur Police Depart ment; Mel Anderson, driver, Greyline Tours; Clayton McEl- roy, driver, Pike Transfer; Tony Foster, service station attendant, Standard Oil of Kentucky; June Roman, regis tration clerk, Holiday Inn of Atlanta; and Grady Smith, bell man, White House Motel, Atlanta. Georgia has more tourists every year and there is a wel come center operated by the Tourist Division of the Georgia Department of Industry & Trade at every major entry into the state. Many Georgians are actively engaged in promoting the state’s tourism development. The steady increase in tourism income in Georgia shows the results of their splendid efforts. If you are a native Geor gian —or a visitor to the state — See Georgia First - this summer. You’ll like the state and its people! Vacation '7O