Scope and Contents
Subseries A, General, 1947-1999 (scattered) (#1.1-1.5, 83.11-83.16, E.1), contains Chicago's curricula vitae, bibliographies of writings by and about Chicago and her work, and several documents relating to her early education, including report cards from Chicago public schools and letters from administrators at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of California, Los Angeles. This subseries is arranged with school information, resumes and bibliographies first, followed by personal legal/financial documents, and a public relations kit.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-2004
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1957-2004
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
TERMS OF USE
Access. Unrestricted except that for access to folders #81.21-81.24, researchers must obtain written permission from Diane Gelon and Susan Hill. Folder #83.12 is closed until January 1, 2025.
Extent
111.18 linear feet ((54 cartons, 1+1/2 file boxes, 29 card file boxes, 9 folio boxes, 6 folio+ boxes, 2 oversize boxes) plus 1 roll box, 1 supersize folder, 97 photograph folders, 3 folio photograph folders, 5 archived web sites, and electronic records)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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