Writings and Notes

Object Details

Collection Citation: Charles Hoffbauer papers, 1891-1975. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Scope and Contents: The series includes drafts, manuscripts, notes, photographs of artwork, synopsis, and related material for Hoffbauer's play "The Incredible Prophecy," "War and Peace," and manuscript with a typed account of the origin and development of "Napoleon's Russian Campaign." The file for Hoffbauer's lecture at UCLA titled "Paris à travers les âges" contains manuscripts and clippings. Also included are nine notebooks regarding Boston, the United States Constitution, inventories, appointments, lists, and other small notes, as well as a few sketches.

Collection Restrictions: This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.