Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Aaron W. Berg papers
Berg, Aaron W., 1903-1978
English
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2 linear feet
4 boxes
1848-1977
4079644 MS#0104
Arrangement
Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.
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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.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Aaron W. Berg papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Single photocopies 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.
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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.
Biographical / Historical
Lawyer and active alumnus of Columbia University (A.B. 1924; LL.B. 1927).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bequest of Aaron W. Berg, 1979 & 1980.
Processing Information
Processed BRC 07/13/1990.
Processing Information
9 items by John Howard Payne Cataloged HR 06/27/1996.
Processing Information
A. Lang letter Cataloged HR 06/18/1998.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Authors, American
Authors, English
Diplomatic and consular service, American -- Tunisia
Lawyers -- United States
Universities and colleges -- United States
Universities and colleges -- New York (State) -- New York
High schools -- New York (State) -- New York
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1960
Essays
Financial records
Memoirs
Photographs
Speeches (documents)
Poems
Consuls
Lawyers
Broughton, Rhoda, 1840-1920
Burke, Thomas, 1886-1945
Chamberlain, Lawrence H (Lawrence Henry), 1906-1989
Columbus, Christopher
Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896
Eisenhower, Dwight D (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Heap, Samuel Davis, 1781-1853
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
Nesbitt, Cathleen, 1888-1982
Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852
Pike, James A (James Albert), 1913-1969
Rodgers, Dorothy, 1909-1992
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979
Sayers, Dorothy L (Dorothy Leigh), 1893-1957
Van Doren, Mark, 1894-1972
Watts-Dunton, Theodore, 1832-1914
Sulzberger, Arthur Hays, 1891-1968
Columbia College (New York, N.Y.)
Columbia University
Columbia University -- Alumni and alumnae -- Societies, etc.
Hogan, Frank Smithwick, 1902-1974
Carman, Harry J (Harry James), 1884-1964
Tyson, Levering
Watkins, Francis Leslye
Daly, Thomas F.
Joseph, Frank
Stern, Herbert X
Series I: Cataloged CorrespondenceBroughton, Rhoda1Burke, Thomas1Carman, Harry James1Du Maurier, George1Hogan, Frank Smithwick1Lang, Andrew1Nesbitt, Cathleen1Payne. John Howard1Pike, James Albert1Rodgers, Dorothy (Mrs. Richard)1Rodgers, Richard1Sayers , Dorothy Leigh1Sulzberger, Arthur Hays1Tyson, Levering1Van Doren, Mark1Series II: Cataloged PhotographsEisenhower, Dwight D. & Harry J. Carman1Series III: Uncataloged CorrespondenceColumbia University Alumni Affairs1944-19581Columbia University Alumni Affairs1963-19761Contributions to Columbia University1961-19641Morris Watkins Dinner19711Morris Watkins Fund1972-19741Nixon-Lodge Campaign19601Series IV: Subject FileAlexander Hamilton Dinner1949-19631Columbia College Alumni Association, Speech, 19May 19581High School of Commerce, Speech on 20th Anniversary of Berg's Graduation19741Columbia College Public Relations Committee Report, May 1960 (with related correspondence)May 19601Library of Aaron W. Berg: A handlist2Watkins, Francis Leslye. "The Viking" (poem) a.ms.s.2Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (Columbia University Chapter)2Series V: Photograph, Memorabilia, Printed MaterialPhotographs (uncataloged)2Memorabilia2Printed Materials: Clippings and Periodicals3Printed Materials: Books3"Three Years at the Columbia University School of Law" t.ms. (bound) by Aaron W. Berg, Thomas Daly, Frank Joseph, and Herbert X. Stern4