W.W. and Thomas A. Wickes photographs, circa 1921-1955
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Photograph album containing images of wrecked automobiles and statements about those wrecks written by Thomas A. Wickes., circa 1936
- 8 photographs of the Flathead River and the Polson / Kerr Dam site., 1938
- 96 photographs showing the Star Garage, tow trucks, equipment, automobile accidents, wreckage, and street scenes on West Front Street near Star Garage., circa 1931-1940
- 96 photographs showing the Star Garage, tow trucks, equipment, automobile accidents, wreckage, a Milwaukee Railroad accident, and street scenes on West Front Street near Star Garage., circa 1939-1946
- 10 photographs showing the Star Garage interior and exterior, window displays, Thomas and W.W. Wickes, and West Front Street., circa 1921-1955
- 153 negatives, mostly of images present in the loose photographs and photograph album showing automobile accidents, equipemnt, tow trucks and Star Garage., circa 1921-1955
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- W.W. and Thomas A. Wickes photographs
- Dates
- circa 1921-1955 (inclusive)circa 19211955
- Quantity
- 206 photographs, 153 negatives and 1 photograph album
- Collection Number
- Mss 819
- Summary
- This collection consists of 206 photographs, 153 negatives and a photograph album containing photographs and notes about wrecked automobiles recovered by Star Garage.
- 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 Note
William Woodridge Wickes (W.W.) was born in Ohio in 1872 and married Helen Stinson in 1896. Their son, Thomas A. Wickes, was born December 29, 1902 in Boulder, Montana. Thomas Wickes graduated from Missoula County High School and attended the University of Montana. On July 27, 1925 he married Heloise Vinal. He and his father (W.W. Wickes) owned and operated Star Garage at 149 West Front Street from 1920 to 1968. William died in March, 1960. Thomas A. Wickes died August 6, 1983 in Missoula, Montana.
Content Description
This collection consists of a photographs, negatives and a photograph album featuring images of automobile accidents in and around Missoula, Montana. Various tow trucks and equipment are shown in these photographs as is west Front Street businesses located near Star Garage. Many photographs have a description as well as a hand-written statement by Thomas A. Wickes. Also included are photographs not related to the garage showing the dam and Flathead River gorge near Polson, Montana, a group photograph showing several prominent Missoula businessmen, fires at the Florence and Hammond Buildings, and a photograph of Alex Tillinghast, the first administrator at the Montana Deaf and Blind School.
Use of the Collection
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 Univerisity of Montana.
Preferred Citation
W.W. and Thomas A. Wickes Photographs, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is held in 5 folders.
Custodial History
The custodial history of this collection is unknown.
Acquisition Information
These photographs were donated by Heloise Wickes through the Friends of the Mansfield Library in 1986.
Processing Note
The photograph album remains in its original form. The photographs and negatives were placed in folders.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Photograph album containing images of wrecked automobiles and statements about those wrecks written by Thomas A. Wickes.Dates: circa 1936Container: Folder 1
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Description: 8 photographs of the Flathead River and the Polson / Kerr Dam site.Dates: 1938Container: Folder 2
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Description: 96 photographs showing the Star Garage, tow trucks, equipment, automobile accidents, wreckage, and street scenes on West Front Street near Star Garage.Dates: circa 1931-1940Container: Folder 3
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Description: 96 photographs showing the Star Garage, tow trucks, equipment, automobile accidents, wreckage, a Milwaukee Railroad accident, and street scenes on West Front Street near Star Garage.Dates: circa 1939-1946Container: Folder 4
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Description: 10 photographs showing the Star Garage interior and exterior, window displays, Thomas and W.W. Wickes, and West Front Street.Dates: circa 1921-1955Container: Folder 5
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Description: 153 negatives, mostly of images present in the loose photographs and photograph album showing automobile accidents, equipemnt, tow trucks and Star Garage.Dates: circa 1921-1955Container: Folder 6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Automobile repair shops--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
- Businessmen--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
- Dams--Montana--Photographs
- Fires--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
- School administrators--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
- Traffic accidents--Montana--Missoula--Photographs
