Margaret Frick Materials

Collection

Identifier: MC 1774

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Scope and Content Note

Materials include correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs.

Dates

1920-2000

Creator

Frick, Margaret Louise (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

In 1946, Margaret Frick graduated with a BA in Journalism from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville under Walter Lemke. Lemke established the Journalism department at the University of Arkansas. Lemke was also the director of the University News Bureau which covered all university publicity including sporting events. During World War II, Lemke compiled a newsletter from correspondence with his students abroad in order to keep in touch with them, and allow them to keep in touch with each other. He continued this Newsletter until his death in 1968. Margaret Frick, one of the students to receive "Uncle Walt's Newsletter," was involved in organizing his memorial services and honors for Lemke.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by topic.

Acquisition Information

The Margaret Frick Materials were donated to the Special Collections Department, University of Arkansas Libraries, in 1998 by Margaret Frick of Fort Smith, Arkansas.