Dunn, Dorothy, 1903-1992

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Dorothy Dunn (1903-1992) was an art teacher who began her career in New Mexico at the Santo Domingo Pueblo Day School, and in 1932 founded a studio to train contemporary Indian artists at the Santa Fe Indian School. After leaving the Indian School in 1937, she continued to write, lecture, and consult with private and public institutions, such as the Institute of American Indian Arts.

From the description of Dorothy Dunn papers, 1928-1977. (Museum of New Mexico Library). WorldCat record id: 37992648

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creatorOf Dorothy Dunn Collection New Mexico Museum of Art
referencedIn Interview with Pablita Velarde, August 4, 2004 American Philosophical Society
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associatedWith Dietrich, Margretta Stewart, 1881-1961. person
associatedWith Hahn, Milanne person
associatedWith Institute of American Indian Arts. corporateBody
associatedWith Pop Chalee, 1906-1993 person
associatedWith Santa Fe Indian School. corporateBody
associatedWith Velarde, Pablita, 1918-2006 person
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New Mexico
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Art schools
Art teachers
Indian art
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Birth 1903-12-02

Death 1992-07-05

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