Helen Churchill Candee (1859-1949)
I am preparing an illustrated biographical article on Helen Churchill Candee (1859-1949), who was a noted author and lecturer on the arts and travel as well as a successful interior decorator and textile design consultant. Her career spanned the 1890s through the 1930s. She contributed regularly to such prestigious publications as Scribner's, Atlantic Monthly, The Century, International Studio and National Geographic Magazine.
Her books on home design include "Decorative Styles and Periods" (1906), "The Tapestry Book" (1912), "Jacobean Furniture" (1916), and "Weaves and Draperies" (1930). Several of these titles, most notably "The Tapestry Book," were re-released in the 1930s.
Her first book, "How Women May Earn a Living" (1900), is considered a pioneering work in business literature and is available for reading online, courtesy of Cornell University Library, athttp://historical.library.cornell.edu/cdl/cdl_C.htmlhttp://historical.library.cornell.edu/cdl/cdl_C.html
Her second book was fiction, her only published work in that genre, called "An Oklahoma Romance" (1901).
Her books on travel in Asia are regarded as classics in that field. They are "Angkor the Magnificent" (1924) and "New Joumeys in Old Asia" (1927).
Of secondary interest to my project is Helen Churchill Candee's experiences as a survivor of the sinking of the "Titanic" (1912).
Any assistance as to publications, letters, photographs, anecdotal information, sources or contacts are welcome and will be duly credited.
Please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]
Best regards,
Randy Bryan Bigham