Hawkes and Kukolsky families photograph collection

Hawkes and Kukolsky families photograph collection, 1905-1913

Overview of the Collection

Collector: Bennett, Richard C. Mrs.
Title: Hawkes and Kukolsky families photograph collection
Dates: 1905-1913 (inclusive)
19051913
Quantity: 2 boxes
73 photoprints
Collection Number: Lot 011
Summary: Charles Francis Hawkes (1887-1951) was a Helena, Montana, businessman and partner in Nilan and Hawkes, an automotive parts supply firm. Helen Kukolsky was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and moved to Helena around 1901. This photograph collection spans 1905-1913 and includes photographs of Charles Hawkes, his family, Helen Kukolsky's family, and some of his business interests including the International Harvester Company.
Repository: Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Charles Francis Hawkes was born May 10, 1887, in Helena, Montana. He attended the Helena Business College and became an office manager and accountant for International Harvester Company. He also worked as a cashier for T.C. Power Motor Company, was employed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and eventually was a partner in the auto parts business, Nilan and Hawkes, an automotive parts supplier firm in Helena. He later maintained his own general accounting agency. Hawkes was also a member of the Catholic Church and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Helen Kukolsky was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on May 29, 1887. Her family moved to Helena about 1901. She attended Hawthorne School in 1901 and Central School in 1902. Charles and Helen were married in 1908. He died on March 2, 1951, and was survived by his wife and two daughters. Mrs. Hawkes lived at the family home until her death on May 15, 1971.

Joseph Kukolsky was a brew master at Kessler Brewery in Helena. His brother was John K. Kukolsky, whose children were Eddie, Philip, and Mamie.

Barbara Kukolsky Wiggins (sister of Sarah Kukolsky) was married to Robert Wiggins. Their children were Danny and Earl. Emma Wiggins Delaney was Robert Wiggins' stepdaughter.

Mrs. Dumback was a cousin of Sarah Kukolsky.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The photographs in the Hawkes and Kukolsky families photograph collection contain a variety of subjects that cover interests and activities of the Hawkes and Kukolsky families and others, spanning 1905-1913. This includes images such as Charles Francis Hawkes with a Helena Business College group, wedding and first communion ceremonies, International Harvester Company displays and machinery, and Kessler Brewery workers. The photographs are arranged by subject in alphabetical order, beginning with family names.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Many of the photographs in this collection are attributed to specific photographers or photographic studios and lists of these photographers and/or studios follow. However, numerous photographs are unattributed and are not listed.

Photographs in the collection contain the work of the following Montana photographers:

Beckwith, Helena (1 photograph)

S.J. Culbertson, Helena (1 photograph)

Eklund, Great Falls (1 photograph)

Elite, Helena (1 photograph)

Fullerton, Great Falls (1 photograph)

Hedges & Southworth (1 photograph)

Heyn's Elite Studio, Great Falls (3 photographs)

Keller, Helena (4 photographs)

Leslie Lyle, Helena (2 photographs)

Edw. M. Reinig, Helena (2 photographs)

The Sproule Studio, Helena (1 photograph)

Studio La Grande, Great Falls (1 photograph)

Taylor Studio (3 photographs)

W.H. Taylor, Helena (2 photographs)

Witham & Lass (2 photographs)

Photographs in the collection contain the work of the following non-Montana Photographers:

Agnew Studio, Creston, Iowa (2 photographs)

J.A. Dumback, Independence, Wisconsin (7 photographs)

Gowman, Spokane (1 photograph)

Hubner Studio, Minneapolis (1 photograph)

James & Bushnell, Seattle (1 photograph)

Kohler Studio, Milwaukee (1 photograph)

LaCrosse Photo, LaCrosse, Wisconsin (1 photograph)

Melling, Preston (1 photograph)

Motl, LaCrosse, Wisconsin (1 photograph)

Pryor, LaCrosse, Wisconsin (3 photographs)

Salter Studio, Grafton, North Dakota (1 photograph)

Shaw's Studios, Preston (1 photograph)

Ward & Co. (2 photographs)

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Photograph Archives collections and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Photograph Archives before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in its collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Preferred Citation

Hawkes and Kukolsky families photograph collection. Lot 011. [Box and folder number.] Montana Historical Society Photograph Archives, Helena, Montana.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is organized into the following 13 series arrangement: Series I. Hawkes Family, Series II. Kukolsky Family, Series III. Wiggins Family, Series IV. Agricultural Machinery, Series V. Children, Series VI. Cities and Towns, Series VII. Couples, Series VIII. Families, Series IX. Marriage Customs and Rites, Series X. Men, Series XI. Postal Service, Series XII. Religion, and Series XIII. Women.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information available upon request.

Processing Note

The photographs were transferred from the Archives, SC 1049, in one transfer, and accessioned as PAc 74-50. This accession formed this collection.

Related Materials

See the Charles Francis Hawkes and Helen Kukolsky papers, SC 1049, for related manuscript materials. Some biographical information was taken from the SC 1049 biography as well as from an Independent Record obituary, and photoprints.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Hawkes Family Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/1	Charles F. Hawkes (with group of boys on steps near Helena Cathedral, with group at Helena Business College)	undated
1/2	James Hawkes, Mrs. James Hawkes	undated

Series II: Kukolsky Family Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/3	Alois-Annie Kukolsky's son; Joe Kukolsky; Eddie, Mamie, and Philip Kukolsky (includes Kessler Brewery workers and wedding group)	undated

Series III: Wiggins Family Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/4	Barbara Kukolsky Wiggins, Danny, Earl, Emma Wiggins Delany, Robert Wiggins (includes first communion, carriage)	undated

Series IV: Agricultural Machinery Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/5	International Harvester Company (includes Charles F. Hawkes, display at Helena [?] fairgrounds, equipment)	undated
1/6	International Harvester Company Type D Titan tractor in Billings, Montana, parade and working in field	undated
1/7	Power City Implement Company, Great Falls, Montana: International Harvester Company harvesting machines	undated

Series V: Children Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/8	Henry Buyers boy, Sam Ching daughters, Irene Farley and brother, Helen Mae Johnston, Wilbur John Myles	undated; 1913
1/9	Unidentified children (includes guitar)	undated

Series VI: Cities and Towns Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/10	Helena, Montana: State Nursery delivery truck	undated

Series VII: Couples Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/11	Mr. and Mrs. Roman Eickman, Mayne McDevitt and husband	undated
1/12	Unidentified	undated

Series VIII: Families Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/13	Sweeney family; Mary and Philip Woychick, Elizabeth, Helen, Loretta, Margaret, and Roman Woychick	undated
1/14	Unidentified	undated

Series IX: Marriage Customs and Rites Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
2/1	Eddy, Frances, Grace, and Willie Borho; Roy Lyga wedding (includes Mae and Paul Lyga)	undated

Series X: Men Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
2/2	Archie O. Bray, Charles R. Bray, Mr. Dumback, Earl Evans, Fr. MacDonald, Jewel Mayne, Martin Papac	undated,; 1905; 1907

Series XI: Postal Service Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
2/3	Rural free delivery No. 4, U.S. Mail (horse-drawn carriage decorated for parade)	undated

Series XII: Religion Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
2/4	First communion (includes unidentified girls and priest)	undated

Series XIII: Women Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
2/5	Mrs. Dumback, Flora Duval, Louise Evans, Mrs. Woester (includes first communion portrait)	undated; 1907; 1912
2/6	Unidentified (includes bride)	undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

First communion--Montana.
Agricultural machinery--Montana.

Personal Names

Hawkes, Charles Francis, 1887-1951.

Corporate Names

International Harvester Company--Montana.

Family Names

Hawkes family.
Kukolsky family.

Geographical Names

Helena (Mont.)

Form or Genre Terms

Photographs.

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