Collected photographs and postcards of Los Angeles, California and vicinity, circa 1857-1940
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Guide to the J. Paul Getty Collected Photographs and Postcards of Los Angeles and Vicinity, 1857-1940
Title:
Collected photographs and postcards of Los Angeles, California and vicinity
Dates:
circa 1857-1940
Number:
IA40005
Creator/Collector:
Getty, J. Paul (Jean Paul), 1892-1976
Extent:
0.6 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection primarily comprises black-and-white photographs of early California (1857-1940s). J. Paul Getty collected
these images; they reflect his interest in Los Angeles and the coastal region of Santa Monica and Malibu, where he spent much
of his life. The bulk of the images trace the development of Los Angeles from a small pueblo to a bustling city and show the
Santa Monica coastline, canyons, and mountains prior to their development. The collection also contains several photographs
of waterfront communities to the north and south of Los Angeles, a few shots of California missions, and one of the Redwoods.
It also includes a small set of non-photographic postcards of California (1885).
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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, California, 90049-1688 (310) 440-7390 archives@getty.edu
