Jacob Bernstein papers
Biographical/Historical note
Jacob Bernstein was the son of Philip and Sophie (Rubin) Bernstein, and brother of Meyer Bernstein. He began working as a stage-hand ("property man") at the Eastman Theatre in the 1920s. His correspondence and meticulously assembled scrapbooks reflect his strong interest in the theatre.
Scope and Contents
The correspondence in this collection concerns the theatre in the 1930s, labor relations in the 1940s, and requests for decoration for World War II military service, as well as personal correspondence. The scrapbooks contain theatrical images and clippings from playbills from 1909-1921.
Creator
- Bernstein, Jacob (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1906-1967
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 box(es) (2 boxes and 11 volumes)
Access
The Jacob Bernstein Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Jacob Bernstein Papers, D.106, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Arrangement
The correspondence in this collection is arranged chronologically.
Series I: Correspondence
Series II: Ephemera
Series III: Theater Memorabilia
Subject
- Bernstein, Jacob (Person)
- Eastman Theatre (Rochester, N.Y.) (Organization)
- Title
- Jacob Bernstein papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library
