Constance Luprille Dillon photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1639
Scope and Contents
The Constance Luprille Dillon photograph collection consists of 2 boxes containing color slides of Dillon's artwork and color prints depicting landscapes, city scapes, unidentified people, Utah art community events and classes, and photographs of artwork. The collection dates from approximatley the 1970s to 1990s.
Dates
- 1970-1999
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Constance Luprille Dillon photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Constance Luprille Dillon photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Constance "Connie" Luprille Storer Dillon (1918-2005) was born on March 31, 1918 in Milo, Idaho, to Ivan Storer and Martha Ann Simmons. She married Elmo Veloy Hansen (1915-1952) on May 29, 1935; together, the couple had two children. After Elmo’s death, she remarried to Thomas LeRoy Dillon on June 22, 1957. Connie Dillon was an artist who 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 exhibited in several group shows and received awards for her work. She 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. Connie Dillon died on September 6, 2005.
Extent
2 Boxes
Abstract
Constance "Connie" Luprille Dillon (1918-2005) was an artist who specialized in watercolor andc was active in the art community in Salt Lake City, Utah. This collection contains color slides and prints of Dillon paintings, involvement in community art classes and events, family, friends, and the Utah landscape and cityscape.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Judith F. Jarrow in 2010.
Separated Materials
See also the Constance Luprille Dillon papers (ACCN 2573) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Constance Luprille Dillon photograph collection, 1970-1999
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu