I am reading these days a fascinating manuscript in Portuguese by Celbi Pegoraro about Disney and Brazil. The first chapter describes in great details a meeting between Walt and movie exhibitor Dr. Marcondes Alves de Souza Jr. in 1934. Dr. Marcondes is delivering to Walt an homage to Mickey sculpted by Alfredo Herculano.I had this mysterious photo in my archives but only understood it thanks to Celbi's upcoming book. I will talk a lot more about that book when the time comes.
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This is a really nice photo, thanks for sharing it Didier. I look forward to knowing more about the book you mentioned.
I always wondered about that statue! Thanks for the image and the story--I posted a closeup on my blog!
Yes, the Walt Disney Family Foundation has that award on show in one of their big display cases. It is a beautiful piece of work. The sculpture currently resides in a showcase in the Foundation's warehouse facility.
I didn't realize Red from That 70s Show knew Walt.
Great photo. I think Celbi is doing a great job in his uncoming book. There is a loto of photos of Disney and Brazil.
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