Syd Hoff Papers

Collection

Identifier: CLRC-1388

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Syd Hoff papers includes typescripts, manuscripts, notes, studies, sketches, illustrations, correspondence, pasteups and other items for over fifty children's books written and illustrated by Hoff.

Dates

Creation: 1958 - 1994

Creator

Hoff, Syd, 1912-2004 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Syd(ney )Hoff was born in 1912 in New York, and he died in 2004. He began as a cartoonist in 1928 and expanded to illustrating in 1935, preferring to work in ink, washes, crayon and watercolor. He wrote and self-illustrated over 60 children's books and illustrated over twenty.

Extent

16 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes materials related to over fifty children's books created by Syd Hoff.

Arrangement

Collection guide arranged alphabetically by book title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Pieces of the collection were given by Syd Hoff to Dr. Kerlan between 1959 and 1963, who in turn donated to the University, and others were donated directly to the University between 1965 and 1994.