Background
Hoffman, Alice M. was born on June 17, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Nelson H. and Florence Emma (Crane) Cruikshank.
Hoffman, Alice M. was born on June 17, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Nelson H. and Florence Emma (Crane) Cruikshank.
Bachelor, Earlham College, 1951. Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1965. Doctor of Education, Temple University, 1982.
Professor Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1966-1986. Associate director Labor Department United Way, Philadelphia, 1986-1987. Assistant deputy secretary Pennsylvania Department Labor Industry, Harrisburg, 1987—1992.
Chief appeals officer, impartial chairman International Ladies Garment Workers' Union Retirement Fund, New York City, 1977—1990. Arbitrator Pennsylvania Bureau Mediation, 1977—1988. Adjunct professor Bryn Mawr College, 1991—1993.
Member Pennsylvania Labor History Society (secretary and president 1972-1982), Oral History Association (secretary 1968-1970, vice president 1974-1975, president 1975-1976, Forest Pogue award 1985), Mid-Atlantic Region Oral History Association (chairman 1982-1983).
Married Elbert Russell, September 4, 1949 (divorced 1959). Children: Gwendolyn, Franklin. Married Howard S. Hoffman, June 7, 1961.
1 child, Martha.