Jayna M. Josefson
Scope and Contents
The papers of illustrator Dorothy Ferriss measure 0.5 linear feet and date from 1916 to 1983. Focusing on Ferriss's illustrations for Vanity Fair and The Golden Book, the papers include correspondence, printed material, and sketches.
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Jean F. Leich, Ferriss's daughter, donated the papers to the Archives of American Art in 1980.
Funding
Sponsor
Processing of this collection received support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Processing Information
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2023 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.