Archives of American Art

Jan Gallione Letters to Cynthia LeRoy

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.gallijan
Creators:
Gallione, Jan, 1959-1994
Dates:
1978-1992
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
This collection includes letter written by artist Jan Gallione to her friend Cynthia LeRoy from multiple locations throughout the United States and Europe. Letters date from 1978-1992. In most, Gallione describes events in some detail. Some are accompanied by photographs of Gallione, posing at historical sites in various locations. One postcard is altered, with Gallione's face collaged onto a postcard bearing the image a female figure. Gallione mentions significant institutions where she was active as an artist, art worker, and educator, such as Skowhegan School, Zabriskie Gallery, and the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Jan Gallione (1959-1994) was an painter and educator based in New York City and active through residencies throughout the United State and Europe.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated in 2021 by Cynthia LeRoy, a friend of Jan Gallione.

Using the Collection

Terms of Use
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Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Keywords

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Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Educators -- New York (State) -- New York Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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