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Naomi Hoffmann papers, 1913-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hoffmann, Naomi Robertie, 1896-1958
- Title
- Naomi Hoffmann papers
- Dates
- 1913-1971 (inclusive)19131971
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (1 box)
- 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. The 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
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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
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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 September 3, 1896, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Henry Charles and Sophia 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 the 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
- Upper class women--Utah--Salt Lake City--Social life and customs--19th century--Sources
- Women singers--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
Personal Names
- Hoffmann, Naomi Robertie, 1896-1958--Archives
Corporate Names
- Ladies' Literary Club (Salt Lake City, Utah)--Presidents--Archives
- Mount Vernon Seminary--Alumni and alumnae--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Biographies
- Diaries
- Photocopies
- Wills
Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille.
1995 (last modified: 2018)
