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Her dedication to the development of the program and the students led
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Eikerman was dedicated to her students, many of which went on to become successful artists. In 1981, she received the distinguished teaching award from the IU College of Arts and
Sciences Graduate School Alumni Association. Later in 1986, Eikerman accepted a Doctor of Fine Arts from
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European hollowware techniques, including teapots and serving dishes, to the jewelry and metalsmithing program at
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Farris-Larson, Gail, "A retrospective exhibition of the jewelry and metalsmithing of Alma
Eikerman and forty Indiana University alumni metal-artists".
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jewelers, which would foreshadow much of her later professional interests. After the war, Eikerman returned to
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Eikerman received many honors and prestigious awards. She received the honor of
Distinguished Professor from
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923:"Alma Eikerman's Legacy Still Inspires Metalsmiths, Jewelry Designers"
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to apprentice in all over the world. She was accepted to study with
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Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques
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Designers in the USA, 1900-2000: Diversity and Difference
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Women Designers in the USA, 1900-2000: Diversity and Difference
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Baden, Linda, "Alma Eikerman: The Questions Remain The Same".
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Throughout her career, Eikerman received grants from the
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646:"Biography: Alma Eikerman"
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252:watercolor painting
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507:References
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