Aaron W. Berg papers, 1848-1977

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0104
Bib ID:
4079644 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Berg, Aaron W., 1903-1978
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2 linear feet (4 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, memorabilia, and printed materials concerning Berg's lifelong interest in and work for his alma mater. Berg served the University in many capacities such as vice-president and president of the Alumni Association of Columbia College, 1954-1958, and member of the board of directors of the Alumni Federation of Columbia University, 1946-1958. The correspondence deals chiefly with alumni affairs; some of the major correspondents include Harry J. Carman, Lawrence Chamberlain, Frank S. Hogan, Mr & Mrs Richard Rodgers, and Arthur Hays Sulzberger. Among the photographs are two signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Also included is a typescript memoir of Berg's three years as a student in the Columbia School of Law (1927). Berg collaborated with three other students on this memoir. Aaron Berg's correspondence with Dwight D. Eisenhower is at the Eisenhower Library. Also included are literary autographs and manuscripts purchased on the Aaron Berg Fund.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

For Art Works that came with this collection, see Art Collections Shelf List

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Aaron W. Berg papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Berg, Aaron W. Method of acquisition--Bequest; Date of acquisition--07/13/1990. Accession number--M-90-07-13.

9 items by John Howard Payne: Source of acquisition--6346B (Berg). Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--04/09/1996. Accession number--M-96-04-09.

A. Lang letter: Source of acquisition--6346B(Berg) (Auerbach). Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--05/27/1998. Accession number--M-98-05-27.

Bequest of Aaron W. Berg, 1979 & 1980.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed BRC 07/13/1990.

9 items by John Howard Payne Cataloged HR 06/27/1996.

A. Lang letter Cataloged HR 06/18/1998.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2012-01- 26 EAD created by PTL

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

Lawyer and active alumnus of Columbia University (A.B. 1924; LL.B. 1927).

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Essays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Financial records CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Memoirs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Poems CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Speeches (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Burke, Thomas, 1886-1945 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Carman, Harry J (Harry James), 1884-1964 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Chamberlain, Lawrence H (Lawrence Henry), 1906-1989 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Columbia College (New York, N.Y.) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Columbia University CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Columbia University -- Alumni and alumnae -- Societies, etc. CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Columbus, Christopher CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Daly, Thomas F. CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Eisenhower, Dwight D (Dwight David), 1890-1969 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Heap, Samuel Davis, 1781-1853 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Hogan, Frank Smithwick, 1902-1974 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Joseph, Frank CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Nesbitt, Cathleen, 1888-1982 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Pike, James A (James Albert), 1913-1969 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Rodgers, Dorothy, 1909-1992 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sayers, Dorothy L (Dorothy Leigh), 1893-1957 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Stern, Herbert X CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Sulzberger, Arthur Hays, 1891-1968 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Tyson, Levering CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Van Doren, Mark, 1894-1972 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Watkins, Francis Leslye CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Watts-Dunton, Theodore, 1832-1914 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors, English CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Consuls CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Diplomatic and consular service, American -- Tunisia CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
High schools -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lawyers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lawyers -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1960 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Universities and colleges -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Universities and colleges -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID