The early portion of the 1932 appointment book records Hofmann's business and personal expenses. Artwork by Hofmann consists of 4 sketches in ink and pencil and 3 oversize block prints of flat, red shapes (one is the numeral 5).
Among the miscellaneous items included with biographical information are Hofmann's permit to paint in the Luxembourg Gardens issued in 1911, power of attorney, a building permit, automobile registration, galley proof of entry for Who's Who in the East (10th edition), and Hofmann's calling card. Additional wills are with the miscellaneous Estate Records (Series 9).
Arrangement:
Records are organized into a number of categories, most of which include just a few items. The series is arranged as 7 subseries:
Missing Title
5.1: Addresses, circa 1930-1966
5.2: Appointment Books, 1932, 1960, 1966
5.3: Artifacts, circa 1935-1960
5.4: Artwork by Hofmann, circa 1930-1960
5.5: Biographical Information, 1906-1966
5.6: Interview Transcripts, 1952-1966
5.7: Sales Records, 1946-1965
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Collection Rights:
Max Spoerri interview: Authorization to quote or reproduce for purposes of publication requires written permission from Max Spoerri. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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Collection Citation:
Hans Hofmann papers, circa 1904-2011, bulk 1945-2000. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the digitization of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Glass plate negatives in this collection were digitized in 2019 with funding provided by the Smithsonian Women's Committee.
