Grace Elizabeth "Liz" Fearl Photograph Album, 1941-1946
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fearl, Grace Elizabeth, 1920-1990
- Title
- Grace Elizabeth "Liz" Fearl Photograph Album
- Dates
- 1941-1946 (inclusive)19411946
- Quantity
- 1 album
- Collection Number
- Mss 957
- Summary
- The Grace Elizabeth “Liz” Fearl Photograph Album contains photos of Fearl’s time at the University of Montana in Missoula from 1941-1944 and her involvement with women’s athletics and Sigma Kappa sorority.
- 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
- visual
Biographical Note
Grace Elizabeth “Liz” Fearl was born on June 27, 1920 in Missoula, Montana to William and Grace Fearl. Her father worked as a meat cutter and later owned Fearl and Son Grocery in Missoula. In 1941, Fearl enrolled at the University of Montana in Missoula (then called Montana State University), where she studied physical education and served as the vice president of the Women’s Athletic Association, president of the swimming club, earned a letter in volleyball, and was an active member of Sigma Kappa sorority. After graduating in 1944, Fearl worked as a high school physical education and home economics teacher in Washington. She married Edgar Roberts, a farmer, on December 30, 1952, and settled in Ocosta, Washington. In addition to teaching at Ocosta High School and farming with Edgar, she enjoyed horseback riding, gardening, photography, painting, and traveling. She visited five of the seven continents before she died on July 18, 1990.
Content Description
The Grace Elizabeth “Liz” Fearl Photograph Album contains photos of Fearl’s time at the University of Montana in Missoula in the 1940s. The album documents many of the campus buildings, her friends and acquaintances, social life within the Sigma Kappa sorority house, and UM traditional events such as Aber Day and the Women’s Athletic Association’s annual spring “Play Day,” a women’s field sports day. In addition, the album contains photos of ROTC and Civilian Pilot Training Program members marching on campus and a few family photos taken after Fearl graduated.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Non-exclusive copyright was transferred to the University of Montana.
Preferred Citation
Grace Elizabeth "Liz" Fearl Photograph Album, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The original thematic order of the album was maintained.
Custodial History
Heidi Thomas, Liz Fearl’s great niece, held the photo album before she donated it the University of Montana in 2020.
Acquisition Information
Heidi Thomas donated the album to the University of Montana in 2021.
Processing Note
The original order of the album was maintained.
Separated Materials
Four photos from the album were removed by the collection’s donor, Heidi Thomas, prior to donation to the University of Montana.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Fearl, Grace Elizabeth, 1920-1990--Archives
Corporate Names
- Civilian Pilot Training Program (U.S.)
- Montana State University (Missoula, Mont.)
- aMontana State University (Missoula, Mont.). Women’s Athletic Association
Geographical Names
- Missoula (Mont.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
