Archives of American Art

A Finding Aid to Herman Rodnick papers on Hans Hofmann, 1947-1967, in the Archives of American Art

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.rodnherm
Creators:
Rodnick, Herman
Dates:
1947-1967
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.01 Linear feet
Repository:
The Herman Rodnick papers on New York-based painter and educator Hans Hofmann measure 0.01 linear feet and date from 1947-1967. The papers include typescripts of nine lectures by Hans Hofmann, annotated by Rodnick; Hofmann obituary; announcements for Hofmann exhibitions at Kootz Gallery, 1949 and 1951, and Andre Emmerich Gallery, 1967; a Christmas card from Hofmann, 1958, probably to Rodnick; and printed material from the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts, 1947-1957.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
The Herman Rodnick papers on New York-based painter and educator Hans Hofmann measure 0.01 linear feet and date from 1947-1967. The papers include typescripts of nine lectures by Hans Hofmann, annotated by Rodnick; Hofmann obituary; announcements for Hofmann exhibitions at Kootz Gallery, 1949 and 1951, and Andre Emmerich Gallery, 1967; a Christmas card from Hofmann, 1958, probably to Rodnick; and printed material from the Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts, 1947-1957.

Arrangement

Arrangement
Due to the size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
  • Series 1: Herman Rodnick papers on Hans Hofmann, 1947-1967 (Folder 1; 12 items)

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Herman Rodnick was possibly a student of Hans Hofmann, a painter and instructor. Hofmann has been called "dean" of American Abstract Expressionism.

Administration

Author
Rihoko Ueno
Existence and Location of Copies
Portions of the collection are available on 35mm microfilm reel N70-40 at the Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Readers should note that the arrangement of material described in the container inventory does not reflect the arrangement of the collection on microfilm.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Herman Rodnick papers on Hans Hofmann were donated to the Archives of American Art in 1970 by Herman Rodnick.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Rihoko Ueno in 2022.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Conditions Governing Use
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Preferred Citation
Herman Rodnick papers on Hans Hofmann, 1947-1967. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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