Herbert Morland Stern was born in 1882 in Rochester, New York. His parents were Morley A. Stern, a partner in the clothing firm of Michaels-Stern and Co., and Amy (Michaels) Stern. Herbert Stern attended the University of Rochester from 1900 to 1902, and graduated from Harvard in 1905. He then studied architecture from 1905 to 1907. In 1915, he joined James Burns Arnold (1881-1957), formerly employed by Claude Bragdon, in the new architectural firm of Arnold and Stern. The partnership lasted until 1932. From 1932 until the mid-1950s, the partners practiced independently. Herbert Stern died March 22, 1977.
The collection consists of letters written by Herbert Stern to his family from Harvard, 1902-1907, and from Europe, summer 1904 and summer 1906, as well as office records of the firm Arnold and Stern, 1923-1931, and photographs of projects. Among the clients and projects represented in the office job book are Harold Alling, Thomas R. Stern, Arthur M. Sloman, John D. Pike, Avon Public Library, St. Augustine's Church (Rochester), the Hochstein School, Highland Hospital, Ellwanger and Barry, and Ernest Woodward.
See also:
The Herbert Morland Stern 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.
Gift of Arthur M. Stern and Henry M. Stern, May 1977.
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.
[Item title, item date], Herbert Morland Stern Papers, D.115, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester