By Mary A. Sego
Title: James D. Hoffman papers, 1907-1922
Primary Creator: Hoffman, James D. (1868-1940)
Extent: 0.4 Cubic feet. More info below.
Arrangement: Chronological
Subjects: Purdue University--Faculty
Forms of Material: Articles
Languages: English
James Hoffman graduated from Purdue University in 1890 with a BME, receiving the ME in 1893. He entered the graduate school at Cornell in 1894 and remained one year. Returning to Purdue, he taught practical mechanics and machine design until 1911, when he went to the University of Nebraska as head of the mechanical engineering department. In 1917 he returned to Purdue, serving as head of the Practical Mechanics Department.
James D. Hoffman, succeeded Michael Golden as head of Practical Mechanics. He was characterized by Dean A.A. Potter as "the salt of the earth." Hoffman was faced during much of his tenure with a shortage of funds for equipment and insufficient space for instruction to be carried on as it should be. One change he was able to make during his leadership was to decrease elementary exercises and prepare advanced courses that led in the direction of industrial engineering. He retired in 1938 and passed away August 14, 1940.
Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
Alternate Extent Statement: 7 folders
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation: MSF 179, James D. Hoffman papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries
Hoffman, James D. (1906). Engine and Boiler Design. Lafayette, Indiana: Press of Burt-Terry-Wilson Company. [arranged for the students of the senior class, Purdue University]
Hoffman, James D. (1908). Test Of Underground Conduit Containing Hot Water Piping. Reprinted from The Heating and Ventilating Magazine, October, pp. 21-22.
Hoffman, James D. (1908). Some Facts And A Few Theories Concerning The Operation Of A Central Station Hot Water Heating and Electrical Generating Plant. Reprinted from The Heating and Ventilating Magazine, October, pp. 1-6
Hoffman, James D.; Johnson, C. S. (1910). A Course Of Instruction in Engine And Boiler Design. Lafayette, Indiana: Press Of Burt-Haywood Company. [arranged for the senior class, Purdue University]
Hoffman, James D. (1912). Lecture published in Nebraska Blue Print [talk given to Nebraska alumni]
Hoffman, James D. (1913). Estimating Costs In Heating Residences. [talk given to Nebraska Dealers Association]
Hoffman, James D. (1913). Ventilation And Health [talk given to Nebraska Laundryman's Association]
Hoffman, James D. (1913). Ventilation - A Necessity. [lecture]
Hoffman, James D. (1913). Air Conditioning For Home And School. [lecture]
