(Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), (sculpture).

(Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), (sculpture).

Kaletta Company, fabricator.

(Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), (sculpture).

Dedicated Sept. 9, 1947.

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Sculpture: concrete; Base: concrete and sandstone.

Sculpture: approx. 5.6 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 18 in.; Base: approx. 5 x 3 x 3 ft.

Kaletta Studios, ST. Louis, Mo. #439-46 (On plaque on lower front of sculpture, near base:) In Loving Memory/of/Lt. Robert E. Buser unsigned Founder's mark appears.

Christ stands barefoot, with both arms extended in front of him in a gesture of blessing. The sacred heart is emblazoned on his chest. The sculpture rests on a concrete slab supported by sandstone blocks.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Emblem -- Heart

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Wichita

Mount Saint Mary Convent, 3700 East Lincoln, Front yard, Wichita, Kansas 67218

The sculpture was given by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buser, parents of Sister Mary Robert, in memory of their son, Lt. Robert E. Buser, who was shot down Sept. 16, 1944, over Pontremoli Italy. IAS files contain a sculpture information sheet prepared by the Sisters of St. Joseph at Mount Saint Mary Convent.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas, Wichita survey, 1993.

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