John Blake Bergers

1931-2011

American

Bergers was born July 14, 1931, in Omaha, NE. He was a professional artist who dedicated his life to painting historical and landscape scenes of the Midwest, especially those described so beautifully in the works of renowned author, Willa Cather. His collection of Cather works can be viewed at the Willa Cather Foundation in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Berger's deep interest in history led him also to restoration work. He was instrumental in restoring the McPherson Opera House in McPherson, KS, and contributed significantly to the restoration of the Red Cloud Opera House in Red Cloud, NE.

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Willa Cather
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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Untitled (Blind d'Arnault On Stage)
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
1978
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Untitled
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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The Harling Ladies
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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The Dane Church
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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The Dancing Pavilion
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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The Bohemian Girl Plowing near Squaw Creek
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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Summer, Beautiful Summer
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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Red Cloud Depot
Bergers, John Blake 1931-2011
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