Julia Morgan Papers

Papers, 1835-1958 (bulk 1896-1945), contain architectural drawings and plans, office records, photographs, correspondence, project files, student work, family correspondence, and personal papers from the estate of California architect Julia Morgan, who practiced in San Francisco during the first half of the twentieth century. Includes architectural documents regarding William Randolph Hearst and the world-renowned Hearst Castle. More information available at: https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt9s2030pj

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Casa Grande, Front Facade exterior elevation
Local Identifier
010-5-i-74-01-02
Date Created
1921 to 1922
Description

Early drawing by Julia Morgan of the hilltop, looking east, with House A, House B, and House C, and Casa Grande with two towers. In the lower right corner Morgan writes: "Rough sketch of house locations as per last telegram - JM. Some liberty taken with exteriors--how do you like the idea? With the long towers it might be very effective." Upper right corner, Hearst responds: "This idea of loggia and stairs I have put on house C. I think it makes a good motif for the middle house WRH"

New Babicora house plan
Local Identifier
010-6-c-80-01-06
Date Created
1943-09-04
Description

A sketch of the rooms in the Babicora House, with red outlines marking where work has been completed.

Work completed sketch
Local Identifier
010-6-c-80-01-02
Date Created
1943-09-18
Description

Drawing of the recreation wing with a section highlighted and labeled "Work Completed."

[Sketch]
Local Identifier
010-5-e-56-12-03
Description

Bedroom dimensions

[Detail from sketchbook, Beaux-Arts, 1896-1901]
Local Identifier
010-1-e-06-01-17
Date Created
1896 (year uncertain)
Description

Water color sketch by Julia Morgan depicting a church, bell tower, and a field with hay stacks. The sketch was created during Morgan's time at Beaux Arts.

[Detail from sketchbook, Beaux-Arts, 1896-1901]
Local Identifier
010-1-e-06-01-03
Date Created
1896 (year uncertain)
Description

A sketch found in Julia Morgans sketchbook, depicting an architectural column shaped like a philosopher (possibly Socrates?). It was sketched during Morgan's time at Beaux Arts.

[Detail from sketchbook, Beaux-Arts, 1896-1901]
Local Identifier
010-1-e-06-01-04
Date Created
1896 (year uncertain)
Description

Sketch of a column created during Morgan's time at Beaux Arts. Only part of the column is colored and drawn to detail.

[Detail from sketchbook, Beaux-Arts, 1896-1901]
Local Identifier
010-1-e-06-01-08
Date Created
1896 (year uncertain)
Description

Julia Morgan's sketch depicting an architectural feature with cherubs or children and fruit, created while she was studying at Beaux Arts.

Some WRH personals, [undated]
Local Identifier
010-5-e-59-15-25
Description

Envelope with Julia Morgan's office letterhead, which presumably once contained objects from William Randolph Hearst

[Detail from sketchbook, Beaux-Arts, 1896-1901]
Local Identifier
010-1-e-06-01-09
Date Created
1896
Description

Julia Morgan's sketch of a doorway, and the vista into a room, located in Paris. The sketch was completed during her studies at Beaux Arts.

Study for library ceiling
Local Identifier
010-5-i-ff055-02-02
Description

Text reads: 'For Mr. William Randolph Hearst. San Simeon'. Scale is 1/2 inch = 1 foot. Drawing indicates the position of a frieze.

Study for assembly room
Local Identifier
010-5-i-ff055-02-03
Description

Text reads: 'For Mr. William R. Hearst, San Simeon.' Scale is 1/4 inch = 1 foot. Drawing also includes details of the top of marble door and window; the finished floor; and the finished wood opening.

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