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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Mitzi Gallant Papers, 1946-1959, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.gallmitz
- Creators:
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Gallant, Mitzi
- Dates:
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1946-1959
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.3 Linear feet
- Repository:
The papers of New York portrait painter Mitzi Gallant measure 0.3 linear feet and date from 1946 to 1959. The scattered papers concern Gallant's professional career and activities with the Artists Equity Association. Found are biographical materials including a sketch, correspondence, photographs, and printed material.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The papers of New York portrait painter Mitzi Gallant measure 0.3 linear feet and date from 1946 to 1959. The scattered papers concern Gallant's professional career and activities with the Artists Equity Association. Found are biographical materials including a sketch, correspondence, photographs, and printed material.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Mitzi Gallant (1914-1980) was a portrait painter in New York City, New York. Gallant began her career as a dress designer and milliner. She studied at the Art Students League and was an active member of the Artists Equity Association.
Administration
Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Sponsor
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by Mitzi Gallant in 1979.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2023 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Using the Collection
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.
Conditions Governing Use
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 permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
Mitzi Gallant papers, 1946-1959. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Keywords
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| Portrait painters -- New York (State) -- New York | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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