John J. Bernet Papers

Archive

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Shaker Historical Society

Name/Title

John J. Bernet Papers

Entry/Object ID

2025.17.0

Tags

20th Century, Van Sweringens, Transportation

Scope and Content

The John J. Bernet Papers measure 0.76 cubic feet and date from 1912 to 2001 with the bulk of the collection dating from 1930-1935. The archives contain newspaper clippings, brochures, promotional materials, photographs, scrapbooks, and magazines.

Collection

John J. Bernet Papers

Category

Archives

Acquisition

Accession

2025.17

Source or Donor

Michele Bernet Cutting

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Michele Bernet Cutting

Archive Details

Creator

Michele Bernet Cutting

Date(s) of Creation

1912 - 2001

Archive Size/Extent

0.76 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Restrictions

Open for use by researchers

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Title

Series 1: Business

Description

This series contains materials related to John J. Bernet and his business ventures and events.

Date(s) of Creation

1912 - 1943

Container

Box 1, Folders 1-3; Box 2 (Oversized)

Subjects

Rail transportation, Railways

Title

Series 2: Personal

Description

This series contains personal materials related to John J. Bernet and his family.

Date(s) of Creation

1935 - 2001

Container

Box 1, Folders 4-5; Box 2 (Oversized)

Subjects

Photographs, Weddings, Memorials

Title

Series 3: Press

Description

This series contains articles and newspaper clippings about John J. Bernet and his family.

Date(s) of Creation

1928 - 1935

Container

Box 1, Folder 5; Box 2 (Oversized)

Subjects

Newspaper clippings, Press clippings, Magazines

Location

Location

Room

Elizabeth Nord Library & Archives

Building

Shaker Historical Society

Date

March 13, 2026

Copyright

Notes

The Shaker Historical Society (SHS) does not claim to control the rights for reproduction for all materials in this collection. Some materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity rights, or other legal interests not owned by SHS.