Overview
Archives of American Art

Hazel Hannell papers

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:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Two biographical accounts on the Hannells; photographs of the Hannels in their home and studio, of the interior of the Victor Vienna Cafe, of 2 acoustic celotex panels, and a work in the 1946 No-Jury Exhibition; clippings, 1934-1978, concerning the Hannell's Indiana studio; and 47 block print calendars, 1937-1985, published by the Chicago Society of Artists. Thirty of the calendars are annotated by the Hannells.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Hazel: painter and potter, V. (Vinol) M. S.: painter and sculptor; Indiana and Chicago, Ill. The Hannells participated in No-Jury and The Ten exhibitions in the 1920s and early 1930s. In 1930, they moved to Indiana where they were leaders in various art organizations in the Dunes area. They continued to exhibit in Chicago and maintained their affiliation with the Chicago Society of Artists. The Hannells often worked together making furniture from their own and others' designs. Designers of the interior of the Victor Vienna Cafe at the Century of Progress Exposition, 1933-1934.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1986 by Hazel Hannell.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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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
Chicago Society of Artists Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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