Noel A. Carmack

Noel A. Carmack is a great-grandson of Effie M. Carmack. He holds an MFA degree in drawing from Utah State University and serves as Preservation Librarian at USU’s Merrill Library. He wishes to dedicate this essay to Effie, who has, on many occasions, been a silent but motivating presence beside him at his drawing easel. “It was her prolific talent,” he recalls, “that many years ago caused a little boy to marvel.” He wishes to thank Marian Hart, Susan Beatie, and Olive Doellstedt of the Atascadero Art Association (formerly the Atascadero Art Club) for providing information about Effie; Olitha Carmack for assistance in providing dates; and Elder John K. Carmack, Hazel Carmack Bushman, and Itha Carmack for providing photographs and clippings.