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Series 3: Elzie Schubert Hoffman, 1898-1976

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series contains a bound notebook of programs, photographs, clippings, letters, and other memorabilia regarding Elzie Schubert Hoffman by his daughter Sylvia Ruth Hoffman King. Elzie Hoffman born in 1872 was a long time resident and civic leader in Anacostia. Mr. Hoffman was a bandmaster, orchestra director, and musician who is This series contains a bound notebook of programs, photographs, clippings, letters, and other memorabilia regarding Elzie Schubert Hoffman by his daughter Sylvia Ruth Hoffman King. Elzie Hoffman born in 1872 was a long time resident and civic leader in Anacostia. Mr. Hoffman was a bandmaster, orchestra director, and musician who is probably most famous for his establishment of the Hoffman Music Festival in 1900.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902 - 1975

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear feet

From the Collection: 6 Boxes

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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