HOWARD ELKINS

Howard was a man of many, many talents. He excelled in business....numerous ones in fact; he was very well traveled and certainly knew how to plan great trips for the docents at the High; he was so knowledgeable about art, particularly American art and was eager to share not just his knowledge, but his love of art with visitors to the High and any one else who might have the priviledge to discuss art with him. He adored his family and beamed when talking about his grandchildren. From a...

Everyone has already captured the essence of Howard as a docent and a friend. Howard interviewed me when I applied to become a docent. He became my mentor and I consider myself lucky to continue to learn from him through the years. I eagerly joined the trips we took and WOW he knew how to plan an amazing trip. He thought of every detail to make sure we had the best experience. He knew how to make our trips meaningful and fun. Howard always wanted to begin at Ralph Earl´s David Baldwin1790 ...

Howard and I both did tours on Thursdays at the High Museum. Like all of us he had his favorite works of art that he liked to share with young visitors. One day I asked Howard to relinquish his favorites. He looked a bit surprised but always the gentleman he agreed. It was such a pleasure getting to know Howard over many years. My husband, Pratap, and I were also fortunate to get to know Helen and spend some lovely evenings with them at the High. It always brightened our day getting to...

My time with Howard began as I prepared to graduate from docent training at The High Museum of Art. Howard was assigned as my mentor in the docent program. I remember being anxious to find out who would be my mentor and partner with me as I entered my next stage of learning. I was awe-struck when it turned out to be one of the iconic names that I´d only heard of - a man whose reputation preceded himself - none other than "The Howard Elkins" who was a legend and that everyone at The HIgh...

My time with Howard began as I prepared to graduate from docent training at The High Museum of Art. Howard was assigned as my mentor in the docent program. I remember being anxious to find out who would be my mentor and partner with me as I entered my next stage of learning. I was awe-struck when it turned out to be one of the iconic names that I´d only heard of - a man whose reputation preceded himself - none other than "The Howard Elkins" who was a legend and that everyone at The HIgh...

I only knew Howard a very short time of his long and wonderful life, but he left a huge impression on mine. With his passion for the arts, his love for children, his humble wisdom, and his unmatched humor Howard became a very dear docent friend. It has been a joy and a privilege to have known Howard. I will miss him very much. With love to Helen and family, Sabine

Howard was loved and respected by our High Museum docent corps for his work ethic giving tours and working tirelessly in providing docent enrichment excursion opportunities. Everyone benefited from Howard´s love and devotion to the High including staff, docents and visitors to the museum. A huge hole is left in the space Howard occupied. When I now arrive to give my tours I will no longer see Howard standing around talking to the other docents and it won´t be the same. Sandra Cross, High...