Elmer J. Hoffman Collection

Title

Elmer J. Hoffman Collection

Subject

Hoffman, Elmer J. (Elmer Joseph), 1899-1976
Illinois. Office of the State Treasurer
United States. Congress. House
Politicians

Description

Elmer J. Hoffman, a native of Wheaton, Illinois, began his working life in the DuPage County Sheriff's Office in 1930. He served as the DuPage County Sheriff from 1939-1942 and again from 1947-1950. He served as deputy sheriff from 1943-1946.

Elmer J. Hoffman was elected as Illinois State Treasurer in 1952, serving in this position until his election as a United States Representative in 1959. Hoffman served two consecutive terms in the House before returning to Illinois in 1965. 

Images in this collection include several candid photoghraphs from a State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party during Hoffman's term in office.

Collection Items

Elmer J. Hoffman, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman speaks at the event.

Table of Attendees at State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
A table of guests enjoy coffee after dinner.

Guests Sit at State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
A table of guests sit at a dining table while enjoying the holiday party.

Harold Conley and Conrad F. Baker, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Administrative officials Harold Conley (far left) and Conrad F. Becker (2nd from left) stand with female guests.

Attendees Converse at State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Several tables of guests engage in conversation following dinner.

Harold Conley, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Administrative official Harold Conley poses with his gift.

Elmer J. Hoffman, Earle Benjamin Searcy, Lula Fae Isenberg Searcy, and Guests at State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman (far left) poses for a photo with several party guests, including Clerk of the Supreme Court Earle Benjamin Searcy (center) and Lula Fae Isenberg Searcy (seated, center).

Speaker at State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
A female guest speaks at the event.

Elmer J. Hoffman, Lula Fae Isenberg Searcy, and Conrad F. Becker, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman stands with his administrative official, Conrad F. Becker, and Lula Fae Isenberg Searcy.

Pianist, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
A woman performs at the piano.

Entertainers, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
A group of female singers perform.

Elmer J. Hoffman, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman stands with a guest for a photo.

Charles F. Carpentier, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier (standing) is recognized. State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman (seated, far right) and Lieutenant Governor John W. Chapman (seated, left of Carpentier) give their applause behind him.

Charles F. Carpentier and John W. Chapman, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
A table of guests, including Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier (far left) and Lieutenant Governor John W. Chapman (far right), are seated for dinner.

William G. Stratton and Boy Scouts
Governor William G. Stratton shakes the hands of two boy scouts.

Elmer J. Hoffman, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman stands with a guest.

State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
A table of guests enjoy dinner.

Earle Benjamin Searcy and Lula Fae Isenberg Searcy, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Clerk of the Supreme Court Earle Benjamin Searcy and Mrs. Earle Benjamin Searcy pose for a photo at the State Treasurer's Christmas party.

Charles F. Carpentier, John W. Chapman, Elmer J. Hoffman, Earle Benjamin Searcy, and Conrad F. Becker, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman (center) stands with Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier (far left), Lieutenant Governor John W. Chapman (2nd from left), Clerk of the Supreme Court Earle Benjamin Searcy (2nd from right), and his administrative…

Conrad F. Becker, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Administrative official Conrad F. Becker and Mrs. Conrad F. Becker attend the Christmas Party hosted by the State Treasurer's Office.

State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party Attendees
Several female guests sit at a table during the Christmas party.

Guests Look at Head Table
Guests direct their attention towards the head table at the State Treasurer's Office holiday party.

Harold Conley, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Administrative official Harold Conley opens his gift.

Head Table, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
Party guests seated at the head table include State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman's administrative officials, from left to right, Conrad F. Becker, Harold Conley, unidentified, and Gilbert Finch.
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