Copy Berg papers, 1890s-1998 (bulk dates 1970-1998).

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Copy Berg papers, 1890s-1998 (bulk dates 1970-1998).

The Copy Berg Papers document the military service, artistic career, family background and personal history of the artist and gay rights activist.

67 linear feet (161 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6781859

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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d. Jan. 27, 1999. From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83472558 Copy Berg was an artist and gay rights activist noted for his legal challenge of a United States Navy discharge issued because of his sexual orientation. Copy Berg was born Vernon E. Berg, III on July 10, 1951. He attended the United States Naval Academy from 1970-1974 and then served with the U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet in th...

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