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The Recording Angel

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The Recording Angel
LocationForest Mound Cemetery
Waupun, Wisconsin
NRHP reference No.74000088
Added to NRHPJuly 15, 1974

The Recording Angel is a sculpture located in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1] A recording angel is assigned by God with the task of recording the events, actions, and prayers of each individual human.

History

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The angel was sculpted by Lorado Taft.[2] He was commissioned to create the sculpture by his friend, Clarence Addison Shaler, in memory of his wife, Blanche.

References

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  1. ^ "Recording Angel, The". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Recording Angel Sculpture by Lorado Taft". Waupun-Wisconsin.com. Retrieved February 15, 2012.