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Andrew Hofmeister Papers, 1947-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hofmeister, Andrew L.
Title
Andrew Hofmeister Papers
Dates
1947-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 container., (.25 linear feet of shelf space.), (100 items.)
Collection Number
Cage 363
Summary
Curricular materials, exhibition announcements, clippings and other papers of an artist and art teacher.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research use.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Biographical Note

Andrew Hofmeister, born February 1913, grew up near Ingomar, Montana. After earning a B.A. at the University of Montana in 1938, he taught in Malta, Miles City, and Great Falls. Leaving Montana, he received a Masters of Fine Arts degree at Washington State University in 1946 and subsequently joined the faculty. Following a distinguished career as artist and instructor, Professor Hofmeister retired from Washington State University in 1978.

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Content Description

The papers of Andrew Hofmeister reflect his career with Washington State University.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 363, Andrew Hofmeister Papers . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Curriculum materials in the first six folders relate to art history and basic design classes. Undergraduate and graduate student data, exhibition announcements, and other papers are contained in the final three folders. Chronological order has been maintained throughout the collection.

Acquisition Information

The Andrew Hofmeister papers were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by Mr. Hofmeister in February 1978 (UA 78-4).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

  • Description: Basic Design 105
    57 items.
    Dates: 1968-1971
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Art History Class Material
    4 items.
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Student Data
    11 items.
    Dates: 1975-1977
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Exhibitions
    11 items.
    Dates: 1970-1977
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Other Papers
    16 items.
    Dates: 1947-1977
    Container: Box 5

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Subject Terms

  • Art--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Pullman

Personal Names

  • Hofmeister, Andrew L. (Andrew Ludwig) --Archives (creator)

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University--Faculty -- Archives
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