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LEADING LADIES.(illustrator Helen Elna Hokinson)(Brief Article)
Helen Elna Hokinson, born in rural Illinois in 1893, moved east to New York in 1920 to pursue a career as an illustrator. Five years later, she caught on at the brand-new New Yorker, which began sending her to illustrate cultural events: music recitals, dance classes, museum openings. From the first, Hokinson's perspective was gently satirical: in an early illustration, two elderly women regard a modernist sculpture (Brancusi's "Bird in Space") with apprehension. A few months after Hokinson joined the magazine, the editors began adding captions to her drawings, transforming them into cartoons.
Hokinson is best known for her society ladies. Her talent--like that of many artists of her generation, including George Price and Peter Arno--was purely for the drawings themselves; the caption writing was left to others. Hokinson's collaborator was James ...
- Peace gathering brings together journeys toward justice, equality.
- Newspaper article from: Janesville Gazette (Janesville, WI) January 2, 2007 700+ words
...Byline: Carla McCann Jan. 2--Allison Hokinson isn't a morning person. On her way...inspiration for worldwide peace and justice, Hokinson's drive was less than inspirational...stop for coffee at Dunkin' Donuts, Hokinson got the inspiration to erase her morning...
- DWP MAY REDO WAY OF BUYING $10 MILLION E-SYSTEM SHUT DOWN.(News)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) August 11, 2004 700+ words
...the agency awards each year. Thomas Hokinson, the DWP's assistant general manager...looking at what our options are,'' Hokinson said. ``What we want to do is see...which was set to expire in January 2005, Hokinson said. Hokinson declined to comment on...
- LAPD LAWSUIT DEALS STRUCK.(News)(Statistical Data Included)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) November 7, 2000 700+ words
...them and for the city,'' said Tom Hokinson, chief assistant city attorney over...court to win convictions against them. Hokinson said there have been 91 suits filed against...class-action suit against the city. Hokinson said individual settlement figures were...
- OFS, The Business Doctors CEO BJ Hawkins Files Government Claim Against City of...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 25, 2004 700+ words
...Department of Water and Power) and Thomas Hokinson, DWP assistant general manager in charge...and Power Commissioners and/or Thomas Hokinson caused the item to be removed from the...Power (www.ladwp.com) and Thomas Hokinson are represented by the Office of the...
- CITY TO PAY $11 MILLION SETTLEMENT; MONEY TO GO TO PARALYZED MAN'S CARE.(NEWS)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) January 23, 1999 700+ words
...cost the city more, said Thomas C. Hokinson, chief assistant city attorney for litigation...s a very large exposure case,'' Hokinson said. ``This is a case where a jury...payment doesn't last long.'' However, Hokinson said the incident does not cast a shadow...
- COPS, RAPPER DEATHS LINKED REPORTS TIE RAMPART FIGURE TO STARS' SLAYINGS.(News)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) May 17, 2001 700+ words
...Chief Assistant City Attorney Thomas C. Hokinson said none of Lyga's assertions is true...city was sued for some $25 million. Hokinson said he couldn't remember how much...existed and it was a death case,'' Hokinson said. ``It was a fair and reasonable...
- CITY TO PAY DRIVER'S LEGAL FEES.(NEWS)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) September 19, 1998 700+ words
...accused of crimes, said Senior Assistant City Attorney Thomas Hokinson, who is overseeing the case. The last time it happened was...school children, but that charge has since been dropped, Hokinson said. Meanwhile, the City Attorney's Office refused Friday...
- Workshop jump-starts race against racism.
- Newspaper article from: Janesville Gazette (Janesville, WI) April 7, 2007 700+ words
...of the whole weekend, Race Against Racism," said Allison Hokinson, community relations director at the YWCA. "Santo's and...diversity," she added. "They make it educational and fun," Hokinson said. The workshop is a good place to start, said Carfora...