J. Paul Getty family collected papers, 1880s-1989, undated (bulk 1911-1977)
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Getty (J. Paul) family collected papers, circa 1880s-1989, undated
Title:
J. Paul Getty family collected papers
Dates:
1880s-1989, undated (bulk 1911-1977)
Number:
IA20009
Creator/Collector:
Getty, J. Paul (Jean Paul), 1892-1976
Extent:
21.9 Linear Feet
(27 boxes, 1 painting, 1 flat file)
Abstract:
The collection comprises collected materials related to art collector and oil tycoon, J. Paul Getty and his parents, George
F. Getty I and Sarah C. Getty. The collected papers on J. Paul Getty include some of his personal and business correspondence
and other documents, dating from 1909 to 1976, providing insight into his art collecting activities, his business concerns,
and his personal and family relationships. The materials also contain documents postdating Mr. Getty's death (1977, 1980-1989)
that concern the management of his estate and eulogize his life and accomplishments. The George F. Getty I and Sarah C. Getty
papers, dating from 1890 to 1939, primarily comprise family and oil business correspondence and offer researchers a glimpse
into the Getty household. The collection includes correspondence, art and furniture inventories, financial records, legal
documents, publications, ephemera, and photographs, dating from around the 1880s to 1989.
Request Materials:
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Language:
Collection material is in
English
Repository:
The Getty Research Institute Institutional Records and Archives 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100 Los Angeles 90049-1688 reference@getty.edu URL:
