Bernard Maybeck interview

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2017


Descriptive Summary

Title: Bernard Maybeck interview
Dates: 2006
Collection Number: OH--Maybeck
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 29 l. ; 29 cm.
Repository: Berkeley Historical Society
Berkeley, California 94704
Abstract: Interview with Bernard and Mrs. Maybeck.
Language of Material: English

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

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