This collection consists of six series. Series 1: Correspondence, circa 1977-1996 (.5 Linear feet: Box 1) Series 2: Writings, circa 1976-1995 (.3 Linear feet: Box 1) Series 3: Personal Business Records, circa 1959-1995 (.3 Linear feet: Box 1, Box 4) Series 4: Printed Material, circa 1987-1994 (.3 Linear feet: Box 2) Series 5: Photographic Material, circa 1953-1994 (.4 Linear feet: Boxes 2-3, Box 5) Series 6: Artwork, circa 1940-1990 (.4 Linear feet: Boxes 3-5)
Access Note / Rights:
Authorization to quote or reproduce for the purposes of publication requires written permission from Giovanna Cecchetti. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Summary:
The papers of artist, photographer, and independent curator Giovanna (Joanne) Cecchetti date from circa 1940-1999 and measure 2.2 linear feet. They illustrate Cecchetti's career and life through correspondence, writings, personal business records, printed and photographic material, and artwork.
Citation:
Giovanna (Joanne) Cecchetti papers, circa 1940-1999. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Funding:
The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.
Use Note:
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Biography Note:
Joanne Giovanna Marie Cecchetti (1953-) is an artist, photographer, and independent curator who worked primarily in New York and New Jersey. She was born in Suffron, New York to Gori Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Cecchetti. Prior to 1986 she used the first name Joanne before switching to Giovanna. In 1973 she attended New York State University where she obtained an Associate's Degree of Applied Science. Cecchetti obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Parsons School of Design in 1976 and completed postgraduate work at both the Rutgers Center of Innovative Print in 1997 and at William Patterson University. Cecchetti's career consisted of working as the visual merchandising director at both The Pottery Barn in New York City (1977-1983) and Macy's in New Jersey (1985-1987). She also completed work as an independent curator throughout this time and when between jobs.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
Papers were donated in 1996 and 1999 by Giovanna (Joanne) Cecchetti.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
