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Constance Luprille Dillon papers, 1955-1995
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dillon, Constance Luprille, 1918-2005
- Title
- Constance Luprille Dillon papers
- Dates
- 1955-1995 (inclusive)19551995
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2573
- Summary
- The Constance Luprille Dillon papers (1955-1995) consists of personal files pertaining to her work as an artist. She focused on watercolor and was active in the art community in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Constance "Connie" Luprille Dillon was born 31 March, 1918 in Milo, Idaho, to Ivan Storer and Martha Ann Simmons. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1952. She first studied oils and then changed her focus to watercolor. She participated in workshops with Osral Allred, Harrison Groutage, Thomas Leek, and others. She also took classes from Zelda Bills, Nola Sullivan, Nancy Lund, and Norma Forsberg. Dillon has exhibited in several group shows and has awards for her work. She was a talented artist and was active in the art community in Salt Lake City, Utah. She worked as a secretary for the Chamber of Commerce, the University of Utah Department of Education and other departments, and the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. She died on 6 September, 2005.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Constance Luprille Dillon papers consists of personal files pertaining to her work as an artist. The materials include magazine clippings, artists materials, art societies items, resumes, art work listings, and receipts and invoices.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged to the folder level.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Judy Jarrow in 2010.
Processing Note
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2010.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Related Materials
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal materialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Resumes |
1986-1990 |
| 1 | 2 | Certificates and ribbons |
1982-1988 |
| 1 | 3 | Lists of art work and exhibition materials |
1982-1991 |
| 1 | 4 | Critiques |
1988-1991 |
| 1 | 5 | Workshops and class materials |
1981-1992 |
| 1 | 6 | Monterey Bay Watercolor Workshop |
1982-1991 |
| 1 | 7 | Mexico Study Abroad Program, University of Utah, Art Department |
1987 |
| 1 | 8 | Notes |
1982-1988 |
| 1 | 9-10 | Receipts and invoices |
1978-1995 |
Magazine clippings, A-WReturn to Top
This series contains magazine clippings of various images used for artistic inspiration.
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 2 | 1 | Animals |
| 2 | 2 | Balloons |
| 2 | 3 | Birds |
| 2 | 4 | Boats |
| 2 | 5 | Buildings |
| 2 | 6 | Flowers |
| 2 | 7 | Mountains |
| 2 | 8 | Neck and head |
| 2 | 9 | Possibilities |
| 2 | 10 | Skies |
| 2 | 11 | Snow |
| 2 | 12 | Trees |
| 2 | 13 | Water |
| 2 | 14 | Work done |
Art societiesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Ching Hai Oriental Painting Society (CHOPS) |
1987-1991 |
| 3 | 2 | Intermountain Society of Artists (ISA) |
1988-1991 |
| 3 | 3 | Utah Watercolor Society (UWS) |
1983-1992 |
Files of various artistsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 1-2 | General artists materials |
1955-1992 |
| 4 | 3 | Exhibition announcements |
1982-1992 |
| 4 | 4 | News clippings |
1983-1991 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Artists--Utah--Biography
Personal Names
- Dillon, Constance Luprille, 1918-2005--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Receipts (financial records)
- Resumes (personnel records)
Finding aid prepared by Betsey Welland.
2010 (last modified: 2020)
