INVENTORY OF THE MALVINA HOFFMAN PAPERS, 1897-1984

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INVENTORY OF THE MALVINA HOFFMAN PAPERS, 1897-1984

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Description

A nearly complete archive of letters, manuscripts, photographs, diaries, drawings, and films documents Malvina Hoffman's life and her career as a sculptor and writer.

Background

Malvina Hoffman was born in Manhattan on June 15 1885 to Richard Hoffman, a well-known pianist and music teacher, and Fidelia Lamson Hoffman.

Extent

150.0 linear feet (216 boxes, 9 flat file folders, 4 rolls)

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Availability

Open for use by qualified researchers.

Container List

Correspondence and personal papers,

Correspondence,

Correspondence, research materials, photographs, and personal documents for commissions,

Correspondence about exhibitions, publications and lectures,

Correspondence, War relief, Dance International, and miscellaneous,

Datebooks,

Manuscripts, publications and lectures,

Periodicals,clippings, and exhibitions catalogs,

Photographs, negatives, and copper printing plates,

Photograph Albums, "The Races of Mankind,"

Photographs of projects, volunteer activities, and personal life,

Negatives, lantern slides, copper printing plates,

Videocassettes and sound cassettes ,

Travel diaries, postcards, scrapbooks and memorabilia,

Sketchbooks, drawings, and photographs,

Sketchbooks,

Large photographs of sculptures and commissions,

Working drawings, sketches and progress photographs,

Awards, honorary degrees,

Motion picture films and negatives,

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