Damon Marie Watson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 1052

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content Note

Most of the papers (correspondence and examinations) pertain to Phi Mu, particularly the Alpha Beta chapter at the University of Arkansas. A few pertain to Damon Marie Watson personally.

Dates

1908-1949

Creator

Watson, Damon Marie (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

Damon Marie Watson, born about 1895 in McAlester, Oklahoma, attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, from about 1913 to 1918; she lacked three hours graduating. She, with her sister Gertrude (later Mrs. Leland Bryan), was instrumental in starting a chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity at the University of Arkansas. The local sorority Kappa Phi was granted a Phi Mu charter in 1923, becoming the Alpha Beta chapter of Phi Mu. Damon Marie Watson married Samuel T. Hucke in Broadview, Montana, 1 April 1922. She was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonists, and the Episcopalian church. The Huckes had three sons: Sam (the donor), Charles Joseph (Sam's twin), and Alvin Dale. Damon Marie Watson Hucke died in Montana.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (197 items in 1 Box)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by format.

Acquisition Information

Items pertaining to Phi Mu Fraternity and to Damon Marie Watson, a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1912-1915, were donated to the University Museum by her son, Dr. Sam Hucke, Fayetteville, June 1990. Papers were then transferred to the Special Collections Department by the University Museum.