Frederick L. Hoffman papers, 1881-1989.

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Frederick L. Hoffman papers, 1881-1989.

His correspondence and writings. SERIES II: Correspondence, notes, manuscripts, and printed materials of Hoffman and his wife, Ella Hay Hoffman. Most of the items are of a personal nature, but there is substantial information about her involvement with the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Also included are correspondence, notes, manuscripts, and printed matter of Ella Hoffman Rigney, daughter of F.L. Hoffman and director of the Raphael House in San Francisco.

16 linear ft. ( 38 boxes & 5 volumes)

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