Hoffmitz Milken (Leah) Papers, 1970 - 2015

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.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Typography
Graphic Design
Letterform Design
Graphic Designer
Typographer
Printer
Typography
Graphic Design
Typeface

Names:

Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography
Leah Hoffmitz Milken

Places:

Pasadena, California
Los Angeles

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 April 17, 2025, 11:28 a.m.

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