Abe Hoffman photograph collection

Abe Hoffman photograph collection, circa 1920s-1949

Overview of the Collection

Collector: Hoffman, Abe
Title: Abe Hoffman photograph collection
Dates: circa 1920s-1949 (inclusive)
19201949
Quantity: 16 photographic prints (1 folder) ; sizes vary
Collection Number: PH1071
Summary: Photographs of brothers Abe, Al, and David Hoffman as well as other entertainers, actors, songwriters, and performers.
Repository: University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions: Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries’ Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials Curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Additional Reference Guides
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Brother of Al Hoffman (1902-1960).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes images of brothers Abe, Al, and David Hoffman as well as other entertainers, actors, songwriters, and performers.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Custodial History

Collected by the Washington State Jewish Historical Society.

Processing Note

Processed by Jack Falk, Don Romero; processing completed in 2013.

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Abe Hoffman Papers (Manuscript collection 2744)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Hoffman brothers, friends and colleaguesReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Folder	item
1	1	David Hoffman (left) and Al Hoffman on sidewalk	circa 1920s
1	2	Abe Hoffman climbing telephone pole in front of Hoffman Kosher Deli and Grocery at 1714 Yesler Way, Seattle	circa 1920s-1930s
1	3	David Hoffman in front of Hoffman Kosher Deli and Grocery at 1714 Yesler Way, Seattle	circa 1920s-1930s
1	4	"Dodie" Doris and other man in front of Hoffman Kosher Deli and Grocery at 1714 Yesler Way, Seattle David Hoffman is in background.	circa 1920s-1930s
1	5	Partial view of Abe Hoffman in front of Hoffman Kosher Deli and Grocery at 1714 Yesler Way, Seattle	circa 1920s-1930s
1	6	Rose and Louis Friedman in front of store on Yesler Way, Seattle	circa 1930s
1	7	Songwriters Milton Drake, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston holding up sheet music for their song "Don't Change Horses" written for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago	1944
1	8	David Hoffman (seated at left) with Peter Lorre and Victor Francen in publicity photo forThe Beast With Five Fingers	1947
1	9	Denise Darcel and Billy Gould with Al Hoffman (at piano) and Jeff Slary United Press International (photographer)	1949
1	10	Abe Hoffman on street at 18th Avenue and Yesler, Seattle	undated
1	11	Abe Hoffman and Al Hoffman on street at 18th Avenue and Yesler, Seattle	undated
1	12	Al Hoffman, Al Goodhart, and Maurice Sigler surrounded by crowd at Gaumont Palace Theater in London with banner announcing their performance	undated
1	13	Maurice Sigler, Al Goodhart, and Al Hoffman posing on chairs	undated
1	14	Al Goodhart and Al Hoffman at piano Roy M. Peak Photography, Seattle (photographer)	undated
1	15	Abe Hoffman walking with man on street	undated
1	16	David Hoffman	undated

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Subject Terms

Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

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