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Archives of American Art
Albert Bernasconi papers
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.bernalbe
- Creators:
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Bernasconi, Albert, 1888-
- Dates:
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1898-1973
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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37 Items
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
A degree certificate in Architectural Ornamentation from Scuola D'Arte Viggiu, 1906; letters, 1972, from Bernasconi and his wife to the Mayor of San Francisco regarding a reception given in honor of Bernasconi's work on City Hall; 2 letters, 1972, from the Oakland Museum requesting information on Bernasconi's work; 5 letters, 1972-1973, regarding Bernasconi's participation in the building and the landscaping of the Hearst castle;
Scope and Contents
a notebook containing reports on marble quarries in Calaveras County, California and miscellany; a sketchbook, 1898; clippings; picture postcards; photographs, ca. 1915-1970, of Bernasconi, his family, his studio, and works of art; and an album, ca. 1906, containing 178 photographs of works of art.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sculptor and master stonecutter (Redwood City, Calif.)
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 3887 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1974 by Albert Bernasconi.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
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