Hawkes and Kukolsky families photograph collection, 1905-1913
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Bennett, Richard C. Mrs.
- Title
- Hawkes and Kukolsky families photograph collection
- Dates
- 1905-1913 (inclusive)19051913
- Quantity
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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
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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
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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 Note
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 Description
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 Information
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 Collection
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 Information
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 Collection
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Series I: Hawkes Family
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Description: Charles F. Hawkes (with group of boys on steps near Helena Cathedral, with group at Helena Business College)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: James Hawkes, Mrs. James HawkesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/2
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Series II: Kukolsky Family
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Description: Alois-Annie Kukolsky's son; Joe Kukolsky; Eddie, Mamie, and Philip Kukolsky (includes Kessler Brewery workers and wedding group)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/3
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Series III: Wiggins Family
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Description: Barbara Kukolsky Wiggins, Danny, Earl, Emma Wiggins Delany, Robert Wiggins (includes first communion, carriage)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/4
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Series IV: Agricultural Machinery
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Description: International Harvester Company (includes Charles F. Hawkes, display at Helena [?] fairgrounds, equipment)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/5
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Description: International Harvester Company Type D Titan tractor in Billings, Montana, parade and working in fieldDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/6
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Description: Power City Implement Company, Great Falls, Montana: International Harvester Company harvesting machinesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/7
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Series V: Children
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Description: Henry Buyers boy, Sam Ching daughters, Irene Farley and brother, Helen Mae Johnston, Wilbur John MylesDates: undated; 1913Container: Box/Folder 1/8
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Description: Unidentified children (includes guitar)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/9
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Series VI: Cities and Towns
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Description: Helena, Montana: State Nursery delivery truckDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/10
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Series VII: Couples
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Description: Mr. and Mrs. Roman Eickman, Mayne McDevitt and husbandDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/11
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Description: UnidentifiedDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/12
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Series VIII: Families
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Description: Sweeney family; Mary and Philip Woychick, Elizabeth, Helen, Loretta, Margaret, and Roman WoychickDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/13
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Description: UnidentifiedDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/14
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Series IX: Marriage Customs and Rites
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Description: Eddy, Frances, Grace, and Willie Borho; Roy Lyga wedding (includes Mae and Paul Lyga)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/1
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Series X: Men
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Description: Archie O. Bray, Charles R. Bray, Mr. Dumback, Earl Evans, Fr. MacDonald, Jewel Mayne, Martin PapacDates: undated,; 1905; 1907Container: Box/Folder 2/2
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Series XI: Postal Service
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Description: Rural free delivery No. 4, U.S. Mail (horse-drawn carriage decorated for parade)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/3
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Series XII: Religion
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Description: First communion (includes unidentified girls and priest)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/4
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Series XIII: Women
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Description: Mrs. Dumback, Flora Duval, Louise Evans, Mrs. Woester (includes first communion portrait)Dates: undated; 1907; 1912Container: Box/Folder 2/5
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Description: Unidentified (includes bride)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/6
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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.
