Naomi Hoffmann papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0284

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

1913-1971

Creator

Hoffmann, Naomi Robertie, 1896-1958 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical / Historical

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.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

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.