Guide to the Melville Bernstein Papers, 1932-1986
Title:
Melville Bernstein Papers, 1932-1986
Repository:
University of Cincinnati, Archives and Rare Books Library
Phone: 513-556-1959
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/arb.html
Creator:
Bernstein, Melville
Dates:
1932-1986
Quantity:
1.75 linear feet
Abstract:
 Papers, 1932-1986, including correspondence, photographs and articles of a graphic design artist.
Identification:
US-89-06
Language:
The records are in English

Biography of Melville Bernstein

Melville Bernstein, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, was an accomplished artist, illustrator and sculptor, whose career gave him the opportunity to work in many different fields. He worked as a magazine art director, newspaper editorial artist, stage designer, and teacher. While a student at UC, he served as the editor of the Cincinnatian yearbook, and was responsible for an award-winning cover design for the 1932 Cincinnatian yearbook.

Scope and Content

The papers of Melville Bernstein includes correspondence, newsclippings, and photographs of his artwork.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection is arranged into folders by topic.

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.

Subjects:

Artists - Ohio - Cincinnati

Organizations/Corporations:

University of Cincinnati - Alumni and alumnae

Preferred Citation

The preferred citation for this collection is: Cite specific item as appropriate, Melville Bernstein Papers, 1932-1986, US-89-06, Archives and Rare Books Library, The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Detailed Description of The Collection


Box 1
Box 1, 1945



Box 1 / Folder 1
The Atomic Age Opens, 1945




Box 1 / Folder 2
Art Deco Cincinnati; Art, Design & Architecture Display,, March 29. 1985 - April 20, 1985




Box 1 / Folder 3
Newspaper Articles, April 4, 1985 - May 31, 1986




Box 1 / Folder 4
Correspondence, August 8, 1985 - July 2, 1986





Box 1 / Folder 1
The Atomic Age Opens, 1945




Box 1 / Folder 2
Art Deco Cincinnati; Art, Design & Architecture Display,, March 29. 1985 - April 20, 1985




Box 1 / Folder 3
Newspaper Articles, April 4, 1985 - May 31, 1986




Box 1 / Folder 4
Correspondence, August 8, 1985 - July 2, 1986




Box 2
Box 2, 1932



Box 2 / Folder 1
Negative of the Cincinnatian, 1932




Box 2 / Folder 2
Slide of 90th Birthday; Illustration of G.B. Shaw for P.M., undated




Box 2 / Folder 3
Watercolor photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 4
Watercolor Photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 5
Cartoon photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 6
Cartoon photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 7
Caricature photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 8
Sculpture photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 9
Sculpture photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 10
Melville Bernstein photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 11
Kabuku Dancer I and Cincinnatian, photos, large, 1932





Box 2 / Folder 1
Negative of the Cincinnatian, 1932




Box 2 / Folder 2
Slide of 90th Birthday; Illustration of G.B. Shaw for P.M., undated




Box 2 / Folder 3
Watercolor photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 4
Watercolor Photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 5
Cartoon photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 6
Cartoon photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 7
Caricature photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 8
Sculpture photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 9
Sculpture photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 10
Melville Bernstein photos, undated




Box 2 / Folder 11
Kabuku Dancer I and Cincinnatian, photos, large, 1932