1988.0061
PAPERS OF FRANCES DERHAM [1885-1987]
Creator(s): 
Derham, Frances [1894-1987]

Records in the acquisition document the long career of artist and art educator Frances Derham. Professional papers document her career as a teacher at the following institutions:  Swinburne Girls’ Junior Technical School, Kindergarten Training College, Mercer House, “Preshil” Kindergarten, and Columbia University Teachers College. Professional papers in the collection also include those relating to her involvement in societies for art educators, including: International Society for Education through Art, Australian Society for Education through Art conferences, Art Teachers’ Association of Victoria. 
Professional records in the collection include: correspondence, student assignments and exams, syllabi, teaching notes, conference papers, articles on art education, typescripts of 'Art for the Child under Seven', and published journals. Personal papers in the collection document her childhood, artistic process, and extensive communications with immediate and extended family members. Personal records in the collection include:  art sketchbooks and designs, correspondence with family and friends, Christmas cards, postcards, notebooks, appointment diaries, address books, personal financial accounts and tax returns and family photographs.
Collection also documents the personal and professional life of Frances’ husband, Dr A.P. Derham, and those of other members of the Anderson family, including: Alice Anderson, Joshua Thomas (J.T.) Noble Anderson and Ellen Mary Anderson.

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Other, individuals