Meyer Bernstein papers

Collection

Identifier: D.107

Staff Only

Biographical / Historical note

Meyer Bernstein was born on March 30, 1914, son of Philip and Sophie (Rubin) Bernstein, and brother of Jacob Bernstein. He graduated from Benjamin Franklin Junior-Senior High School in June, 1932, where he was the manager of the School Service Committee. He also ran a successful news stand (1931-32) on Rochester's busy Main Street corner in front of Liggett Drug Store. He won a competitive state scholarship to and attended Cornell University from September, 1932 - June, 1936, beginning his studies in Classics and later changing majors to Economics. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Cornell, Bernstein travelled to Germany in 1936, penniless save for travel fare, and he had difficulty finding passage home to the States. Bernstein died in 1985 at age 71.

For more information on Meyer Bernstein, please see:

Penn State University, Finding Aid for the Meyer Bernstein Papers, 1930-1984

Cornell University, Guide to Meyer Bernstein The Steelworkers Election Manuscript, 1965

Wayne State University, The Meyer Bernstein Collection Papers, 1964-1969

Obituary - "Meyer Bernstein, 71, a former director of international affairs for the United Steelworkers of America, drowned Dec. 10 on a visit to Miami Beach..." Orlando Sentinel December 22, 1985.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence from Meyer Bernstein's friends and family in Rochester, in addition to corresondence, photographs, and personal ephemera from his years at Cornell University. A large part of the correspondence is from Bernstein's former English and Latin teacher at Benjamin Franklin Jr. Sr High School, Mrs. Frances Angevine Gray (later Mrs. Henry H. Keef), a graduate of the University of Rochester and author. The correspondence and memorabilia also reflects Bernstein's interest in the Consumer's Cooperative Movement, Facism, Communism and Democracy.

Creator

Bernstein, Meyer (Person)

Dates

Creation: 1931-1936

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es)

Access

The Meyer 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], Meyer Bernstein Papers, D.107, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester