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The scattered papers of painter and collagist Margo Hoff measure 0.3 linear feet and date from circa 1959 to 1974. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, photographs, printed material, and a sketchbook.
Margo Hoff (1910-2008) was a painter and collagist from Oklahoma who was active in New York City, New York. She studied at Tulsa University, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pratt Graphics Center.
The collection was donated in 1975 by Margo Hoff.
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Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series.
Margo Hoff papers, circa 1959-1974. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
The collection was processed, and a finding aid prepared by Jayna Josefson in 2022 with support from the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative.
Biographical materials include an artist's statement, biographical sketches, and honorary degrees and certificates. Correspondence is with colleges and institutions regarding Hoff's artworks, including letters about the Arts in Embassies program through the United States Department of State. Photographs depict Hoff and her artwork. Printed materials include a copy of