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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A 'Castle in Spain'
Local Identifier
010-3-c-32-07-09
Date Created
1934
Description

Photo of the Alcázar of Segovia. Caption reads: 'A 'Castle in Spain'... Gandhi in the foreground.' The name Gandhi refers to Marion Davies' dog.

Putting on an act
Local Identifier
010-3-c-32-07-02
Date Created
1934
Description

Seated in an airplane, Marion Davies smiles beside William Randolph Hearst, who is pointing at the camera.

Guest House C Exterior
Local Identifier
010-5-h-64-05-01
Date Created
1923-12-20
Description

Casa del Sol (House C) exterior, west façade. Back: "12/20/23 photo by W. L. Huber"

Morgan, Julia, studio portrait
Local Identifier
010-1-h-12-13-02
Date Created
1926
Description

The date of 1926 is based on Sara Holmes Boutelle's date in her 1988 biography of Julia Morgan "Julia Morgan: Architect" but the year may be disputed.

Milipitas Ranch, Hacienda [copy print], September 2, 1929
Local Identifier
010-9-a-89-02-11
Date Created
1929-09-02
Description

Copy print of a photograph of William Randolph Hearst's Milpitas Ranch in Monterey County. The original photograph was taken in 1929. The verso reads: '8084; Farm Buildings; Milpitas Ranch; Property of W.R. Hearst Sept. 2, 1929'.

San Simeon Aerial View
Local Identifier
010-5-h-72-03-08
Date Created
1931
Description

Photograph from plane looking east at Casa Grande (Main House) center, Casa del Sol (House C), left and Casa del Mar (House A), right. Includes Julia Morgan's holographic notes on top of Casa Grande (Main House) and Casa del Mar (House A). Construction workers' residences visible on the south side. Written on verse: "#1 Hearst Castle Copyright 1931 by H W Rudy Truesdale San Luis Obispo, Calif."

Bedroom, Doge's Suite
Local Identifier
010-5-h-69-07-04
Description

Bedroom in Doge's Suite on interior of Casa Grande (Main House) featuring detailed tapestry above the bed and ornate details throughout bedroom.

View from Neptune Terrace
Local Identifier
010-5-h-71-08-07
Description

View from Neptune Terrace looking northwest. Marble swan light fixtures designed by Thaddeus Joy.

Gothic Suite Antiques
Local Identifier
010-5-h-70-02-01
Description

Spanish Gothic Chest from the 15th century located in Gothic Suite Sitting Room of Casa Grande (Main House). Religious artifacts also pictured.

Artisans' Cast Stone and Ironwork
Local Identifier
010-5-h-62-10-04
Description

Stone work storage. Lions used on bell towers, left. Double busts used in light posts, background.

San Simeon Village
Local Identifier
010-5-h-72-09-01
Description

Town of San Simeon likely photographed in the early 1900s. The current Sebastian's Store, once known as L.V. Thorndyke & Co., is on the left. Possibly the Ferrai Reghetti Hotel and the Bay View Hotel are in view.

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