Stern, Edgar Bloom, 1886-1959

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Edgar Bloom Stern was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1886 to Maurice and Hannah Bloom Stern. Maurice Stern was a partner in the firm of Lehman, Stern and Co., whose offices were located at the corner of Baronne and Gravier Streets, but were moved in 1917 to 840-842 Union Street. The family home was located at 5115 Saint Charles Avenue. Edgar Stern lived most of his life in New Orleans with the exception of attending college at Harvard University. Mr. Stern had an active business and civic career, involving himself in a wide range of enterprises, from the arts, to education, to health care, all aimed at enhancing the development of the city. In 1921, he married Edith Rosenwald of Ravinia, Illinois, daughter of Sears, Roebuck & Co. magnate Julius Rosenwald; Mr. and Mrs. Stern were acclaimed as philanthropists. Edgar B. Stern was president of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange in 1927-1928. He became active nationally, receiving appointments to federal commissions and committees; his civic work included involvement at the state and local levels also. Longue Vue House and Gardens in New Orleans, a Classical Revival mansion, was their family home. Edgar B. Stern died on August 24, 1959. In the twenty-first century and post-Katrina, Longue Vue, designated a National Historic Landmark, is an internationally recognized historic site that continues to serve as an educational and cultural resource.

From the description of Edgar B. Stern collection, 1880-1970. (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 406599180

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referencedIn Longue Vue House and Gardens (New Orleans, La.). Longue Vue House and Gardens historic collection, 1840-1981 (bulk, 1930-1970). Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
creatorOf Stern, Edgar Bloom, 1886-1959. Edgar B. Stern collection, 1880-1970. Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
referencedIn John Mason Brown papers, 1922-1967. Houghton Library
referencedIn Flint-Goodridge Hospital Collection. Dillard University, Will W. Alexander Library
referencedIn Stern Fund. Records, 1936-1992. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
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correspondedWith Brown, John Mason, 1900-1969 person
associatedWith Commercial Press and Warehouse Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Lehman, Stern, and Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Longue Vue House and Gardens (New Orleans, La.) corporateBody
associatedWith Longue Vue House and Gardens (New Orleans, La.) corporateBody
associatedWith New Orleans Cotton Exchange. corporateBody
associatedWith Southern States Land and Timber Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Stern, Edith Rosenwald, 1895-1980. person
associatedWith Stern family. family
associatedWith Stern Fund. corporateBody
associatedWith Stern, Maurice, 1855-1919. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New Orleans (La.)
United States
Louisiana--New Orleans
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Cotton trade
Philanthropists
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Birth 1886

Death 1959

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