(John) Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum (March 25, 1867 - March 6, 1941) was an American artist and sculptor famous for creating the monumental presidents' heads at Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, as well as dozens of other impressive public works of art. Wikipedia
John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum liked to tinker with his own legend, subtracting a few years from his age, changing the story of his parentage. www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rushmore/peopleevents/p_gborglum.html
The definitive Wikipedia entry for Gutzon Borglum. Wikipedia is the biggest multilingual free-content encyclopedia on the Internet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutzon_Borglum
In 1908, New York sculptor Gutzon Borglum--who later carved Mount Rushmore--finished what would be the Silver State's most celebrated statue after nearly two years of work. www.delamare.unr.edu/CampusOnAHill/mackay.html
"O ut of Rushmore's Shadow: The Artistic Development of Gutzon Borglum" will be on exhibit at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center through February 20, 2000. www.tfaoi.com/newsm1/n1m582.htm
Borglum Historical Center is Open Daily: May through early October Varying hours May, September, October June August: Mon.-Sat. www.rushmoreborglum.com
Gutzon Borglum, son of a Danish immigrant doctor, was born in Idaho Territory on March 25, 1867. www.nebraskahistory.org/lib-arch/research/manuscripts/fam...