Constance Luprille Dillon papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2573

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

1955-1995

Creator

Dillon, Constance Luprille, 1918-2005 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical Sketch

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.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

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.