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Archives of American Art
Irwin D. Hoffman papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.hoffirwi
- Creators:
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Hoffman, Irwin D., 1901-
- Dates:
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[ca. 1922-1985]
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.6 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
431 photographs of Irwin, family members and works of art; 5 sketchbooks and 4 loose sketches, undated; an undated diary containing brief entries; exhibition catalogs and announcements, 1927-1981; clippings, undated and 1924-1984; a book IRWIN D. HOFFMAN published by American Artists Group, 1936; and a file on Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1922-1985, containing material regarding the dedication of the Music Hall to Irwin's mother, portraits by Hoffman of people associated with the University, and other events.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Painter, portrait painter, etcher, sculptor; Boston, Mass.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1989, by Mark Richard Evarts, executor of Hoffman's estate.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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Art, Modern -- 20th century | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Sketchbooks | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Portrait painters -- Massachusetts -- Boston | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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