Hofsinde, Robert

Robert Hofsinde was born in 1902 in Odense, Denmark, emigrated to the United States in 1922, and died in 1973. He has written and self-illustrated 16 children's books about American Indians, which were inspired by his life experiences. "Hofsinde was born next door to Hans Christian Andersen's house. His interest in the American Indian culture began with a painting trip to the north woods of Minnesota. One day, he came upon a young Indian boy who had fallen into a pit trap and suffered a compound fracture of the leg. Hofsinde rescued the boy, set the break, and carried him back to his village on a sled. In gratitude, Hofsinde was made a blood brother of the Ojibwa tribe and was given the name Gray-Wolf. He enjoyed sketching the Ojibwas and became so interested in their culture that he stayed with them for three years. He returned to Minneapolis, but still wanted to know more about the Indians. He set off on a research and sketching trip which lasted sixteen years. He visited the Ojibwa and Blackfeet tribes, traveling on horse-back from Montana to Arizona. He was accepted among all the Indians as a friend, and allowed to participate in their ceremonies, sit in their councils, and smoke with the men. His wife often traveled with him, and the Indians gave her the name Morning Star. "Source: Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2002.

From the description of Robert Hofsinde Collection 1955-1971. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 430051494

Robert Hofsinde was an illustrator and author known for his books on Native American lore. Born in Denmark in 1902, he emigrated to the United States and settled in Minnesota, making scientific drawings for the Minnesota Academy of Sciences. While on a painting trip, he helped an Ojibway boy who had broken his leg, and was adopted into the tribe as Gray-Wolf, living with them for three years. He visited with Native Americans throughout the west, painting and writing articles about the various tribes; he and his wife began to perform a program for school children on Native American culture. His first book, Indian Sign Language, was well received, and he wrote and illustrated several more, exploring various Native American themes.

From the description of Robert Hofsinde sketchbook and related materials, 1951-1969. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 181660713

Born in Denmark in 1902, Robert Hofsinde emigrated to the U.S. twenty years later. He settled in Minneapolis, and his close relationship with the nearby Ojibwa Indians resulted in the publication of more than fifteen children's books on Native American culture.

From the description of Robert Hofsinde papers, 1957-1978 (bulk 1957-1967). (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 48693550

Robert Hofsinde was born in Denmark and attended the Royal Art Academy in Copenhagen; he also attended the Minneapolis School of Art in Minnesota, where he first became interested in the American Indian culture. Hofsinde's books are all self illustrated, and he has also published articles on Indian lore.

From the description of Robert Hofsinde papers, 1955-1971. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63286497