Johan Steenbergen himself founded the Steenbergen Stichting (foundation) in 1961 to commemorate his brother Hermann Diedrich, who died during the second Word War. Originally, the purpose of this foundation was not related to photography or its history.
Later, the curatorium (board) of the foundation extended its purpose to commemorate Johan as well as his brother. The main activities of the foundation are:
1 Granting stipends to graduate students of Dutch photo-academies and supporting publication of research papers on the history of the Dutch province Drenthe (where Johan Steenbergen was born).
2 The production of a biography of Johan Steenbergen. This
book, Johan Steenbergen, de lachende diplomaat, about 200 pages, in Dutch,
written by E.H. Halbertsma (price
25 Euro or about US$ 31 plus postage) can be ordered by sending a message to
info@steenbergen-stichting.nl
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or hugo.ruys@ihagee.org
3 The production of a mini-biography of Johan Steenbergen, a summary of the
full biography.
The Dutch version, second print is out of stock
The English version, first print is also out of stock. A new version is under
development.
In the meantime you can view the first English version here.
These booklets can be ordered by sending a message to
info@steenbergen-stichting.nl
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If you want to contact the Steenbergen Foundation you may write to
Steenbergen Stichting
Bezuidenhoutseweg 265 C
2594 AN DEN HAAG
The Netherlands
The Internet site of the Steenbergen Foundation is www.steenbergen-stichting.nl
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1) The Steenbergen Foundation has lost its former chairman Hein Ehrhardt in March 2010 and its administrator Mrs Meuters and her husband in June 2010. Don't expect a fast response to your messages.