Rosekrans Hoffman Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1994-0005

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 12 pieces of correspondence and 41 pieces of original artwork pertaining to Jane Yolen's Mother Goose Songbook (1992) [Dodd CLC C619].

Dates

1992

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Rosekrans Hoffman was born 7 January 1926, in Denton, Nebraska, the daughter of James Charles (a contractor) and Pearl (Hocking) Rosekrans. She was educated at University of Nebraska (B.F.A., 1949). A painter and illustrator, Hoffman's work has been exhibited at Whitney Museum and Brooklyn Museum.

Extent

3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Rosekrans Hoffman was born 7 January 1926, in Denton, Nebraska. A painter and illustrator, Hoffman's work has been exhibited at Whitney Museum and Brooklyn Museum.

Acquisition Information

The materials were donated in 1994 by Ms. Hoffman.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to children's literature and associated artwork. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Bibliography

Subjects

Artists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Children's literature Subject Source: Fast
Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrations (layout features). Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrators Subject Source: Fast
Jane Yolen's Mother Goose Song Book. Subject Source: Local sources
Painters Subject Source: Fast
Women artists Subject Source: Fast
Works of Art Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus