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, price 23 Euro or about US$ 27) can
be ordered by sending a message to hein@ehrhardt.nl.
3 The production of a mini-biography of Johan Steenbergen, a summary of the
full biography.
The Dutch version, second print is available (free); zie ook www.steenbergen-stichting.nl/nlbio.html
The English version, first print is available (free); see also www.steenbergen-stichting.nl/enbio.html
These booklets can be ordered by sending a message to info@steenbergen-stichting.nl
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