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Helen K. Faick papers, 1936-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Faick, Helen K. (Helen Katherine), 1903-1983
- Title
- Helen K. Faick papers
- Dates
- 1936-1980 (inclusive)19361980
- Quantity
- 1.3 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Mss 858
- Summary
- Helen Faick was a former University of Montana student and graduate of Radcliffe College in Cambridge, Massachusetts who went on to design greeting cards and wrapping paper, and owned her own company. This collection contains a sampling of greeting cards and wrapping paper Faick created as well as correspondence she maintained with University of Montana professor H.G. Merriam.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
- Languages
- English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Helen Katharine Faick was born on February 14, 1903 in Montana. The oldest of Conrad and Margaret Faick's four children, she went on to attend the University of Montana in Missoula from 1920 to 1923. In 1923, she received a scholarship to Radcliffe College and graduated with an art degree in 1926. She then taught art at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts for two years. Faick eventually moved to New York City and designed greeting cards and wrapping paper for different companies. She would eventually own her own company.
Helen Faick moved to Oregon in 1951 and worked as the graphic artist for the Oregon State System of Higher Education for twelve years. She died on April 23, 1983 in Benton County, Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains Christmas cards designed and illustrated by Helen Faick during her time in New York City, from 1936 to 1937, as well as an album that includes her art from throughout her career. The album was likely assembled by Helen Faick's sister, Frances Faick Walker. This collection also contains correspondence exchanged between Helen Faick and University of Montana English professor Harold G. Merriam and his family between 1966 and 1980. There is also a single letter between Helen Faick and Joran B. Paullin discussing the Merriams.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Helen K. Faick Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Materials are arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
The University of Montana President's Office transferred the first accession of this collection to Archives and Special Collections in 1984. In 2015, the scrapbook containing Faick's work was donated to Archives and Special Collections by the Montana Museum of Art and Culture along with some personal papers belonging to Helen Faick's sister, Frances Faick Walker.
Future Additions
There are no expected additions to this collection.
Processing Note
During processing, materials were foldered and placed in chronological order.
Related Materials
The Frances Walker Papers, Mss 891, and the H.G. Merriam Papers, Mss 487, are also available at Archives and Special Collections. The Montana Museum of Art and Culture at the University of Montana in Missoula has a collection of Helen Faick's pieces donated by her sister, Frances Walker.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Christmas Cards Created by Helen Faick | 1936-1937 |
| 1/2 | Correspondence from Harold G. Merriam | 1966-1978 and undated |
| 1/3 | Correspondence from Doris Merriam | May 4, 1967 |
| 1/4 | Correspondence from Joran B. Paullin | May 8, 1967 |
| 1/5 | Correspondence with Harold G. and Frances Merriam | 1979-1980 |
| Box | ||
| 2 | Album | 1930s-1960s |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Graphic artists--United States
Personal Names
- Faick, Helen K. (Helen Katharine), 1903-1983--Archives
- Merriam, H.G. (Harold Guy), 1883-1980--Correspondence
- Paullin, Joran B. (creator)
- Walker, Frances Faick (creator)
Corporate Names
- University of Montana (Missoula, Mont. : 1965-1994)--Faculty
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks
Occupations
- Women artists--United States
Finding aid prepared by Kellyn Younggren
2016
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