Bernard Maybeck interview
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Berkeley Historical Society
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Title: Bernard Maybeck interview
Dates: 2006
Collection Number: OH--Maybeck
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Extent: 29 l. ; 29 cm.
Repository:
Berkeley Historical Society
Berkeley, California 94704
Abstract: Interview with Bernard and Mrs. Maybeck.
Language of Material: English
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Bernard Maybeck interview. Berkeley Historical Society
Biography/Administrative History
Interview conducted 1952-1953 by Shutz Bob.
Scope and Content of Collection
Concept of architecture; design of buildings at the University of California, 1890s; study of art and architecture in France;
old churches in France and impact on Maybeck; Christian Science thought and impact of religion on Maybeck; altruism; production
of lace during the industrial revolution; location of Ecole des Beaux Arts and residence in Paris; recalling moments in an
eighth century church; building the Palace of Fine Arts; designing the Christian Science Church in Berkeley