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ALLEN, Lillian B.
- Born
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1904
- Died
- Victoria, Brisith Columbia, 1995
- Biography synopsis
- Lillian Beatrice Allen began her professional career lecturing in the University of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture and Home Economics in 1934 and retired as Associate Professor in 1971. After retirement, she grew in reputation as a nature photographer. In 1990, she published the book "Frost" which includes her photography.
- Media used
- Painting
- Photography
- File & Archive locations
- Art Gallery of Ontario - Edward P. Taylor Research Library and Archives
- London Public Library, ON
- National Gallery of Canada, ON - Library and Archives
- University of British Columbia - Fine Arts Library
- Winnipeg Art Gallery, MA - Clara Lander Library
- Canadian Women Artists History Initiative Documentation Centre, QC
- University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections
- Provincial Archives of New Brunswick
- Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, ON
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
Writings about- Baker, Marilyn. The Winnipeg School of Art: The Early Years Winnipeg: University of Manitoba Press, 1984
- Mahoney, Jeff. "A Thriving Family Tree: 300 Years in the Life of the Allens is a Rich, Refreshing Read." The Spectator 9 Jan. 1999
Writings by- Allen, Frank and Lillian Allen. The Frank Allen Papers, 1904-1965. 1965
- Allen, Lillian. Frost: Photographs. Winnipeg: Hyperion Press, 1990
- Allen, Lillian B.. A Study of the Design of Furniture Constructed from New Materials from 1925 to 1945. Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University, 1947
- Allen, Lillian et al. Reminiscences of the Allen Family. 1970
