Guide to the Andrew Hofmeister Papers 1947-1977
Cage 363

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Hofmeister, Andrew L.
Title
Andrew Hofmeister Papers
ID
Cage 363
Date [inclusive]
1947-1977
Extent
1 container., .25 linear feet of shelf space., 100 items.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Curricular materials, exhibition announcements, clippings and other papers of an artist and art teacher.

Preferred Citation

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

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Biography/History

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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Scope and Content

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

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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.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2012

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

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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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Washington State University--Faculty -- Archives

Personal Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Hofmeister, Andrew L. (Andrew Ludwig) --Archives

Subject(s)

  • Art--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Pullman
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Washington (State)

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Detailed Description of Collection

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

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Basic Design 105 1968-1971  57 items.

 1

Art History Class Material undated  4 items.

 2

Student Data 1975-1977  11 items.

 3

Exhibitions 1970-1977  11 items.

 4

Other Papers 1947-1977  16 items.

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