Hoffmitz Milken (Leah) Papers, 1970 - 2015

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Collection context

Summary

Title:
Leah Hoffmitz Milken Papers
Dates:
1970 - 2015
Creators:
Milken Hoffmitz, Leah, 1970-2005 Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography
Abstract:
Extent:
22 boxes, 15 oversize folders Online items available https://archives.artcenter.edu/h-m-c-t-lhm
Language:
Preferred citation:

Leah Hoffmitz Milken Papers. Artcenter College of Design, Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography Archive

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is arranged into three series: Teaching; Design Work; and Personal. Items in the collection are predominantly visual and include sketches of letterforms and typefaces; printing proofs; posters; photographs; and a small collection of student work on CDs. There is relatively little correspondence or original writings.

Biographical / historical:

Professor Leah Hoffmitz Milken (b. 1952, d. 2014) was a well-known typographer, letterform designer, and esteemed faculty member at ArtCenter. The HMCT was founded in her memory, and her collection forms the core of the HMCT Archives.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Lowell Hoffmitz Milken, 2014.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Artcenter College of Design, Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography Archive staff.
Date Prepared:
1970 - 2015
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available to all. There are no restrictions on this collection.

Terms of access:

The Papers of Leah Hoffmitz Milken are the physical property of the Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography, ArtCenter College of Design. Rights, including copyright, belong to Leah Hoffmitz Milken's legal heirs and assigns.

Preferred citation:

Leah Hoffmitz Milken Papers. Artcenter College of Design, Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography Archive

Location of this collection:
950 S. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105, US
Contact:
(626) 396-4364