Naomi Hoffmann papers, 1913-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hoffmann, Naomi Robertie, 1896-1958
Title
Naomi Hoffmann papers
Dates
1913-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 0284
Summary
The Naomi Hoffmann papers (1913-1971) consist of a diary [photocopy and original], a will, a petition, biographical notes, and collection notes. The diary was presented to Hoffman by Mrs. Enos A. Wall in 1913. It mentions singing lessons, theater events, parties, and other subjects. Diary (1913-1919) describes events in the life of an upper class, non-LDS woman in Salt Lake City. Included are some personal papers from her later life.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Naomi Hoffmann papers (1913-1971) consist of a diary [photocopies and original], a will, a petition, biographical notes, and collection notes. The diary was presented to Hoffman by Mrs. Enos A. Wall in 1913. Diary (1913-1919) describes events in the life of an upper class, non-LDS woman in Salt Lake City. Included are some personal papers from her later life. It mentions singing lessons, theater events, parties, and other subjects.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Naomi Robertie Hoffman was born on Septmeber 3, 1896, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Henry Charles and Sphia Chrisella Hoffman. She graduated from Rowland Hall and Mt. Vernon Seminary. She was a concert and opera singer, and was president of the Ladies Literary Club in Salt Lake City, from 1956-1957. She was also a member of th4e Rebekah Lodge and a member of the MacDowell Club. Hoffman died on March 23, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Lisa DeMille in 1995.

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Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1-14 Diary
Photocopies and the original.
1913-1919
1 15 Will 1971
1 16 Petition for confirmation of sale of personal property 1958
1 17 Biographical notes
1 18 Collection notes

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Women--Utah--Diaries

Personal Names

  • Hoffmann, Naomi Robertie, 1896-1958--Diaries

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries