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titleEdwin Bergman interviews, 1984 Aug. 21-Dec. 21.
repositoryArchives of American Art
descriptionAn interview of Edwin Bergman conducted by Patricia Erens. Bergman speaks of his family background and youth in Chicago; early philanthropic activities in Jewish organizations; beginning his art collection; other collectors he has been associated with; meeting Joseph Cornell, getting to know him and collecting his work; his philosophy of collecting; the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art and its history; his service on the Museum's board of trustees; why, in his opinion, there are so many Jewish collectors in Chicago; his civic activities.
extent2 sound cassettes (76 p. transcript)
formatsSound Recording Transcript
accessPatrons must use transcript.
record sourcehttp://www.siris.si.edu/
acquisition informationDonated 1986 by the American Jewish Committee.
updated02/14/2025 10:07:33
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titleArtist file: Bergman, Edwin; miscellaneous uncataloged material.
repositoryThe Museum of Modern Art
descriptionPamphlet file
The folder may include announcements, clippings, press releases, brochures, reviews, invitations, small exhibition catalogs, and other ephemeral material.

Location
MoMA Queens Artist Files
Call Number
BERGMAN, EDWIN A.
extent1 folder
formatsEphemera
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttps://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991010470149707141
updated02/14/2025 10:07:33
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