Series IV. Biographical Material, 1956-2016, inclusive; 1994-2007, bulk

This series contains materials collected by Bernstein throughout his career and while writing his autobiography, Speaking Freely: My Life in Publishing and Human Rights. Material in this series dates between 1956 and 2016, with the bulk between 1994 and 2007. Material includes clippings about Bernstein regarding his work in publishing and human rights, correspondence, notes and drafts of op-eds written by Bernstein, drafts and reviews of Speaking Freely, speeches given by and about Bernstein, and awards conferred upon Bernstein. There is some duplication of material that can be found in Series I, II, and III. This series contains biographies of Bernstein for organizational publications and event programs, different versions of Bernstein's curriculum vitae, and scrapbooks compiled by Bernstein. The scrapbooks document Bernstein's career in publishing and human rights, and include compilations of material listed above, including clippings, speeches, and awards.