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Mary Kirkwood papers, 1901-2001

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kirkwood, Mary Burnette, 1904-1995
Title
Mary Kirkwood papers
Dates
1901-2001 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 cubic feet, (1 bankers box)
Collection Number
MG 481
Summary
Mary Burnette Kirkwood was an artist and professor who worked at the University of Idaho from 1930-1970. This collection includes photographs of her paintings, diaries, class and lecture notes, and personal and family scrapbooks.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Mary Burnette Kirkwood was born in Hillsboro, Oregon December 21, 1904 to Joseph E. and Ella Hoyt Kirkwood. In 1926, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Montana in Missoula, Montana, and four years later a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Oregon at Eugene. She completed graduate work at both the Royal Art School at Stockholm, Sweden and the College of Art Study Abroad in Paris.

In 1930, she joined the faculty at the University of Idaho, hired as a professor of painting, composition, and history of painting. While at the university she used her skills on several buildings by painting murals including one for the Agricultural Science Building depicting the State's varied types of agriculture and one for the University Library depicting "Truth awakened by knowledge and understanding." After 40 years at the university, she retired in 1970.

Kirkwood was a member of the Boise Art Association, the Idaho Art Association, the National Art Education Association, the Moscow Fine Arts Club, and was a charter member of the Washington, D.C., National Museum for Women in the Arts. Her work has been displayed throughout the Northwest and is in several private collections.

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Content Description

This collection consists of the papers and photographs of Mary Kirkwood. Her papers include class notes from her time as a student, lecture notes from her time as a professor, other writings, diaries, correspondence, and family photographs and papers, including her grandmother's family scrapbook. Photographs primarily depict Kirkwood's artwork. Other photographs include Mary at various ages and family photographs. Also included in the collection are award ribbons given to Kirkwood for various art competition and metal name plates.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM, Mary Kirkwood papers, MG 481, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, ID.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by material type.

Related Materials

Related materials may be found in Manuscript Group 457 Potlatch Corporation and Historical Archives and Manuscript Group 5771 Mary Kirkwood Christmas Card Collection.

Acquisition Information

Materials donated by Mary Kirkwood 1989 (UA 1989-43), Paul Conditt 1994 (MA 1994-13), and Deirdre Fahy 2017 (MA 2017-17).

Bibliography

"Mary Burnett Kirkwood, 90, well-known painter." The Lewiston Tribune. 27 Jun. 1995. Web. https://lmtribune.com/obituaries/mary-burnett-kirkwood-well-known-painter/article_1b0a7fef-abe9-558f-bf1d-acfed605072b.html. Accessed 12 Nov. 2019.

PG 1-122-079, University of Idaho Campus Photographs, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives,

Gibb, Rafe. Beacon for Mountain and Plain. The Caxton Press, 1962.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Art, Modern
  • Exhibitions
  • Genealogy
  • Modernism (Art)
  • Painting
  • University of Idaho
  • Women artists

Geographical Names

  • Artists

Finding Aid prepared by Courtney Berge
2019

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