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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)19471977
- 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
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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
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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.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers of Andrew Hofmeister reflect his career with Washington State University.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]. Cage 363, Andrew Hofmeister Papers . Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
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.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Basic Design 105 57 items.
|
1968-1971 |
| 2 | Art History Class
Material 4 items.
|
undated |
| 3 | Student Data 11 items.
|
1975-1977 |
| 4 | Exhibitions 11 items.
|
1970-1977 |
| 5 | Other Papers 16 items.
|
1947-1977 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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
Finding aid prepared by Pat Graham
Pidcock
2012
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
