The collection is arranged as 6 series. Series 1: Biographical Material, 1914-1975 (Box 1; 0.4 linear feet) Series 2: Correspondence, 1909-1975 (Box 1; 0.4 linear feet) Series 3: Writings and Notes, 1920s-1960s (Boxes 1-2; 1.0 linear feet) Series 4: Printed Material, circa 1920s-circa 1960s (Boxes 2-3; 0.6 linear feet) Series 5: Photographs, circa 1900-circa 1960 (Box 4; 0.1 linear feet) Series 6: Artwork, circa 1910-circa 1960 (Box 4, OV5; 0.2 linear feet)
Access Note / Rights:
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Summary:
The papers of painter and educator Annita Delano measure 2.7 linear feet and date from circa 1900 to 1975. Found are biographical material, personal and professional correspondence, writings and notes, printed material, photographs, and artwork. Writings consist of lecture notes and extensive analytical writings about European artists and works of art.
Citation:
Annita Delano papers, circa 1900-1975. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
The collection is available on 35mm microfilm reels 2999-3001 at the Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Researchers should note that the arrangement of material described in the container inventory does not reflect the arrangement of the collection on microfilm.
Funding:
Processing of this collection received Federal support from the Collections Care Initiative Fund, administered by the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative and the National Collections Program.
Use Note:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational, and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permissions to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Biography Note:
Annita Delano (1894-1979) was a painter, designer, and educator active in Los Angeles, California. She was also a founding member of the University of California Los Angeles Art Department.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Annita Delano donated her papers to the Archives of American Art in 1975-1977.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
