[Libri] death of Elliot Melville Offner

[Barbara Blumenthal]

I just received this email from the Smith College President's Office, announcing the death today of Elliot Offner. He was a notable member of the book arts community, a popular professor, and a personal friend. When I was a Smith College freshman, he championed my interest in books of all kinds, got me access to the Rare Book Room (which was not as welcoming as it is today), and thus, is largely responsible for my career in the book arts and library fields. 
Barbara Blumenthal

>>> Office of the President 10/15/2010 10:25 AM >>>
The President's Office has been notified that Elliot Melville Offner, Andrew W. Mellon Professor Emeritus in the Humanities (Art) and Printer Emeritus to the College, passed away this morning. He taught at Smith from 1960 until his retirement in 2004, and was appointed Printer to the College in 1975. The flag at the Alumnae House will be lowered to half-staff today in his memory.
 
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
 
 
Office of the President
Smith College
201 College Hall
Phone: 413-585-2100
Fax: 413-585-2123
email: presoffice at email.smith.edu
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