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Colored pencil and graphite on tracing paper
13" x 16.5"

In 1945, a group of University of Michigan alumni petitioned the Board of Regents to rename Michigan Stadium in honor of legendary former football coach Fielding H. Yost. Although Yost…

Graphite on waxed tracing paper
Drawing, American--20th century

In 1945, a group of University of Michigan alumni petitioned the Board of Regents to rename Michigan Stadium in honor of legendary former football coach Fielding H. Yost. Although…

Ink on paper
4" x 6"

Sketch of lizard, possibly for "The Friendly Dragon" or "Japanese Goldfish, Lizard and Frog Fountain." Sketch may be early concept for the sculpture outside the Holden Museum of Living Reptiles at the Detroit Zoological…

Ink and graphite on perforated steno pad paper
6" x 7.25"

Sketch of mammoth or elephant and sketch of fish for unidentified projects.

Possibly unrealized.

Graphite on vellum
18" x 24.5"

Sketch for one third life size "Davy Crockett," possibly for "Pioneers and Early Settlers" for the Ohio Union Building at Ohio State University.

Pencil on yellow drawing paper
5.5" x 8.5"

Sketch of Pegasus for relief.

Ink on magazine paper
3.25" x 4.5"

Sketch of polar bear for unidentified project.

Possibly unrealized.

Ink on hotel stationary
4.25" x 7"

Unidentified sketch of reclining saint, possibly for "Warrior Saint".

Graphite on paper
3" x 5"

Sketch of shield featuring a viking and viking ship with crown atop, possibly for DIADEM medallion.

Possibly unrealized.

Graphite and ink on tracing paper
24" x 22"

This sculpture represents Fredericks' interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's popular story, The Ugly Duckling. Unlike Fredericks' portrayals of other literary subjects, this sculpture illustrates…