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"

Telegram from William Randolph Hearst to Julia Morgan, November 14, 1922
Local Identifier
010-5-e-49-11-01
Date Created
1922-11-14
Description

Hearst telegrams Morgan discussing preparations for winter. On the back of the telegram is Morgan's abbreviated response including updates about a recent storm, pouring concrete and the potential of closing down the work for the winter.

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