Mary Kirkwood Christmas Cards Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of Christmas cards designed and made by University of Idaho Art Professor Mary Kirkwood sent to Fred Franck, former University of Idaho Foreign Languages professor. A 1947 photograph of Professor Kirkwood and copies of her Christmas letter sent to family and friends are also included.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1983
Language of Materials
This collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The manuscript group is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.
Biographical Note
Mary Burnett Kirkwood, 1904–1995, joined the University of Idaho faculty as professor of painting, composition, and history of painting, a position she held for 40 years. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Montana and a master of fine arts from the University of Oregon and completed graduate study at the Royal Art School in Sweden and the College of Art Study Abroad in Paris.
In her March 7, 1977, letter to Franck, Kirkwood writes that in retirement she has “stuck with her forte, which is figure painting.” She adds, “…many of these paintings are quite large because I feel most comfortable with big brushes and a big scale.” Her work was exhibited extensively throughout the Northwest and East Coast, and she received numerous awards and honors.
Extent
0.25 cubic feet
Abstract
Christmas cards made by University of Idaho Art Professor Mary Kirkwood sent to Fred Franck, former University of Idaho Foreign Languages professor.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Fred Franck donated the collection to the University of Idaho Library in 2003.
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Mary Kirkwood Christmas Cards Collection 1957-1983
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Julie Monroe
- Date
- © December 2013
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latn
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository