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Descriptive Summary
Creator:	Bernard, Edward
Title:	Edward Bernard, papers
Dates:	undated, 1968-1972
Abstract:	Edward Bernard was a composer in the Boston area. He also wrote several pamphlets on sociology, religion, politics and music, as well as an unpublished manuscript of a sociological novel entitled, "Maxie the Genius." This collection contains Edward Bernard's musical compositions and writings, including an unpublished manuscript, "Maxie the Genius," and letters to editors of local newspapers and Nathan Kaganoff, former library director of the American Jewish Historical Society. In addition, there are several self-published pamphlets on topics ranging from sociology to music included in this collection.
Languages:	The collection is in English.
Quantity:	1 linear foot (2 manuscript boxes, 1 oversized folder)
Identification:	P-102
Repository:	American Jewish Historical Society
Location:	Located at AJHS, Boston, MA.

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Biographical Note

Edward Bernard

Edward Bernard was a composer in the Boston area. He also wrote several pamphlets on sociology, religion, politics and music, as well as an unpublished manuscript of a sociological novel entitled, "Maxie the Genius."

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Scope and Content Note

This collection contains the musical compositions and writings of Edward Bernard. Musical compositions are, for the most part, in an unpublished format, and it is unclear if they were ever performed. Writings include an unpublished manuscript, "Maxie the Genius," as well as a several letters to editors of local newspapers and Nathan Kaganoff, former library director of the American Jewish Historical Society. In addition, there are several self-published pamphlets on topics ranging from sociology to music included in this collection.

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Arrangement

The collection is arranged into two series as follows:

• Series I: Writings, undated, 1951-1952, 1970-1971
• Series II: Music, undated, 1957-1979

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to all researchers by permission of the Director of Library and Archives of the American Jewish Historical Society, except items that are restricted due to their fragility.

Use Restrictions

Information concerning the literary rights may be obtained from the Director of Library and Archives of the American Jewish Historical Society. Users must apply in writing for permission to quote, reproduce or otherwise publish manuscript materials found in this collection. For more information contact:
American Jewish Historical Society, Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY, 10011
email: reference@ajhs.org

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Related Material

A World to Be by Edward Bernard, AJHS Call # B5200.B26 (New York)

The Philosophy of Self by Edward Bernard, AJHS Call # B5200.B27 (New York)

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Preferred Citation

Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date (if known); Edward Bernard, papers; P-102; box number; folder number; American Jewish Historical Society, Boston, MA and New York, NY.

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Acquisition Information

Materials given to the American Jewish Historical Society by Edward Bernard between 1970-1980.

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Access Points

• Subject Names:

  • Kaganoff, Nathan M.

• Subject Topics:

  • Composition (Music)
  • Judaism and politics
  • Sociology and society

• Subject Places:

  • Boston (Mass.)

• Document Types:

  • Correspondence
  • News clippings
  • Pamphlets
  • Sheet music

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Container List

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Series I: Music, undated, 1951-1952, 1970-1971.
English.
Box 1 and OS folder.
Scope and Content: This series includes a manuscript with choral scales composed by Edward Bernard, as well as original compositions ("Quadruple Mirror Fugue for String Orchestras" 1-3 and "Septuple Mirror Fugue Sonata for String Orchestra in 5 Movements".' There is also an original manuscript and accompanying letter to Dr. Nathan Kaganoff entitled, "Varying Interval Choral Scales." In addition to the materials in box 1, there is an oversized folder with compositions titled "Septuple Mirror Fugue Sonata."
Box	Folder	Title	Date
1	1	Choral Scales	undated
1	2	Compositions	1970-1971
1	3	Varying Interval Choral Scales	1951-1952
Box	Folder	Title	Date
Shared OS		“Septuple Mirror Fugue Sonata”	1970-1971

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Series II: Writings, undated, 1957-1979.
English.
Box 1, Folder 4 -- Box 2, Folder 3.
Scope and Content: This series includes voluminous letters sent by Edward Bernard to Dr. Nathan Kaganoff on a variety of topics, including Jewish law, sociology and politics. Also in this series are letters to the editor sent to the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald and the Jewish Advocate, among others, and several published pamphlets on issues pertaining to Jewish values, law, society and music. Bernard also sent AJHS a copy of his unpublished manuscript, "Maxie the Genius," which deals with similar issues of sociology, ethics and Judaism.
Box	Folder	Title	Date
1	4-5	Correspondence	1970-1971
1	6-7	Letters to the Editor	1957-1979
Box	Folder	Title	Date
2	1	“Philosophy of the Self”	1970
2	2	Published Booklets	1965-1980
2	3	Unpublished Manuscript, “Maxie the Genuis”	undated

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