Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to the Hazel Hannell Papers, 1934-1985

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.hannhaze
Creators:
Hannell, Hazel Johnson, 1895-2002
Dates:
1934-1985
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1.2 Linear feet
Repository:
The papers of Hazel Hannell measure 1.2 linear feet and date from 1934 to 1985. The papers focus on Hazel Hannell's and Vinol M. S. Hannell's careers in Chicago, Illinois and their participation with Chicago-area art groups. Found are forty-seven calendars published by the Chicago Society of Artists, some of which are annotated by the Hannells. Also found are scattered biographical materials, photographs, and clippings.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The papers of Hazel Hannell measure 1.2 linear feet and date from 1934 to 1985. The papers focus on Hazel Hannell's and Vinol M. S. Hannell's careers in Chicago, Illinois and their participation with Chicago-area art groups. Found are forty-seven calendars published by the Chicago Society of Artists, some of which are annotated by the Hannells. Also found are scattered biographical materials, photographs, and clippings.

Arrangement

Arrangement
Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Hazel Hannell (1895-2002) was a painter, ceramicist, and activist in Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. Born Mary Hazel Johnson, she married printmaker V.M.S. (Vinol) Hannell. Together, the Hannells were active in the No-Jury exhibitions and the Chicago Society of Artists. The Hannells often worked together making furniture from their own and others' designs. They co-designed the interior of the Victor Vienna Cafe at the Century of Progress Exposition.

Administration

Author
Jayna M. Josefson
Sponsor
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1986 by Hazel Hannell.
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
Hazel Hannell papers, 1934-1985. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Keywords

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Painters -- Illinois -- Chicago Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Ceramicists -- Illinois -- Chicago Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Hannell, V. M. S., 1896-1964 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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