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.
            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).            
                    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.            
                    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.            
                    Elmer J. Hoffman, State Treasurer's Office Christmas Party
                State Treasurer Elmer J. Hoffman stands with a guest.            
                    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.            
                    Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Elmer J. Hoffman Collection
 
 

