Dorothy Dunn and Taos Day School Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-2005-031
Scope and Content
These photographs depict Dorothy Dunn and Max Kramer at their Taos residence and outside the Taos Day School. Also included are images of Dunn, Kramer and their daughter Etel in the mid-1940s.
Dates
- 1940-1978
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biography
Dorothy Dunn (December 2, 1903 – July 5, 1992) was an American art instructor who established The Studio School at the Santa Fe Indian School in 1932, acting as director until 1937. Dunn instructed at Santo Domingo Pueblo Day School from 1928-1930. Dunn married Max Kramer in the late 1930s and had one daughter, Etel Kramer. Dunn was an influential and controversial figure in the commodification of Native American art, art instruction of Native Americans, and in the history of art education.
Extent
14 items (1 box) : 14 photographs
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photographs of Dorothy Dunn, Max Kramer, and the Taos Day School.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved in Small Collections Box 10
Processing Information
Collection was processed in September 2018.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Dorothy Dunn and Taos Day School Pictorial Collection, 1940-1978
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rachel Donovan
- Date
- © 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu