The Finding Aid of the Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc. Records 0110
Katie Richardson and Craig Taylor. Further description of the materials was provided by Kevin Miller.
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
May 2013
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786
kelsey.knox@pepperdine.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives.
Title: Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc. Records
Identifier/Call Number: 0110
Physical Description:
1 Linear Feet
(34 items)
Date (inclusive): 1928-1985
Abstract: The collection includes digital reproductions of business records, property listings, article clippings, and promotional materials
regarding the Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc. Originally called the Malibu Board of REALTORS, Inc., the association was
formed in Malibu, California in 1947. The association achieved full incorporation in 1956.
Conditions Governing Access
Pepperdine has digital surrogates of the collection. The file name for each of the items within the
collection is located following the item's title in parentheses. The contents of the collection are available
through the Pepperdine Libraries Digital Collection: http://pepperdine.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/
landingpage/collection/p15730coll9
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder (Malibu Association
of REALTORS, Inc.).
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc. Records, Collection no. 0110, Malibu Historical Collection,
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Susan Manners, Association Executive for the Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc. granted Pepperdine Libraries permission
on May 3, 2013, to make digital copies of the original historical documents kept by the association. The originals reside
with the Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc. Pepperdine University Libraries has surrogate files only.
Historical note
Originally called the Malibu Board of REALTORS, Inc., the association later changed its name to the Malibu Association of
REALTORS, Inc. in the 1980s. The association was formed on April 11, 1947, by 17 Malibu realtors with Allen Storms residing
as the first president. The association achieved full incorporation in 1956. Over the decades, the association has played
an important role in the development of Malibu, California. In addition to producing and consolidating property listings,
association activities include continuing education courses; networking opportunities; political advocacy on behalf of members
regarding business issues; property rights and values; environmental issues; and other community concerns.
Scope and Content
The collection includes digital reproductions of general business records, member lists, correspondence, financial records,
meeting minutes, property listings, article clippings, and other promotional materials collected by members of the association.
Materials range in date from 1928 to 1985.
Arrangement
The collections is organized in the following series: Series 1. Corporate Papers; Series 2. Malibu Property Listings; and
Series 3. Article Clippings and Promotional Materials.
Processing Information note
The finding aid was prepared by Katie Richardson and Craig Taylor. Further description of the materials was provided by Kevin
Miller.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Real estate business -- California -- Malibu
Minutes
Constitutions
Financial records
Business meetings
By-laws
Real estate development -- California -- Malibu
Clippings
Agendas (administrative records)
Malibu (Calif.) -- History
Correspondence
Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc
Sherman, Pierce
Storms, Allan
Zeman, Leland E.
Busch, Louis T.
Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc
Series 1.
Corporate Papers
1947-1985
Corporate Papers of the Malibu Association of Realtors
Physical Description: (18 items)
Scope and Content
The corporate papers series includes general business records such as a constitution and by-laws, articles of incorporation,
tax records, meeting minutes, correspondence, member lists, and a certificate of membership. The series is organized chronologically.
Article titled "Real Estate Men of Malibu Area Form New Board"
1947 Febuary 7
Physical Description: (mar00001.pdf)
Scope and Content
Photocopy of a page from the
Malibu Times newspaper (Vol. 1, No. 41) that includes an article about the original 17 brokers that formed the "Malibu Realty Board."
Organizers of the meeting are identified as Allan Storms and Louis T. Busch.
Application for Exemption from Tax
1956 October 15
Physical Description: (mar00003.pdf)
Scope and Content
Tax exempt status application form filled out (typed) on behalf of the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc.
Articles of Incorporation
1956 October
Physical Description: (mar00004.pdf)
Scope and Content
Several documents related to the Articles of Incorporation for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. including a cover letter
from the lawyer, Leland Zeman and the signatures of numerous board members.
Certified Articles of Incorporation
1956 October 19
Physical Description: (mar00005.pdf)
Scope and Content
The seal of California's Secretary of State certifying the Articles of Incorporation for the Malibu Board of Realtors. Also
included is a list of the members.
Endorsed Articles of Incorporation
1956 October 19
Physical Description: (mar00006.pdf)
Scope and Content
A copy of the Articles of Incorporation for Malibu Board of Realtors endorsed by Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of State for California.
Filing Document for the Articles of Incorporation
1956 October 24
Physical Description: (mar00007.pdf)
Scope and Content
Stamped document recording the filing of the Articles of Incorporation for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc.
Receipt for filing incorporation documents
1956 October 25
Physical Description: (mar00008.pdf)
Scope and Content
A receipt from the County Clerk of Los Angeles indicating payment for filing of incorporation documents.
Minutes of the First Meeting of the Board of Directors
1956 November 13
Physical Description: (mar00009.pdf)
Scope and Content
Minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Directors of Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. including a list of those in attendance.
Compiled by Paul Hamson, Secretary.
Correspondence from the National Association of Real Estate Boards
1957 December 13
Physical Description: (mar00010.pdf)
Scope and Content
A cover letter and approval (with comments) of the name change to Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. sent from the National Association
of Real Estate Boards.
Recommendations for Revision of the Constitution and By-laws
1958 May 31
Physical Description: (mar00002.pdf)
Scope and Content
Typed document describing recommendations for revision of the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. constitution and by-Laws.
By-law Changes and Additions
1965 March 25
Physical Description: (mar00011.pdf)
Scope and Content
A typed copy of the by-law changes and additions.
Minutes of Membership Meeting
1965 April 13
Physical Description: (mar00012.pdf)
Scope and Content
Minutes of a membership meeting held by the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. on April 13, 1965.
Memo to the Board of Directors
1975 January 30
Physical Description: (mar00013.pdf)
Scope and Content
Memo from James E. Biava to the Board of Directors regarding the trust account.
Correspondence between Jeanne K. Murray and the National Association of Realtors
1984
Physical Description: (mar00014.pdf)
Scope and Content
Correspondence between Jeanne K. Murray, Executive Officer for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. and the National Association
of Realtors regarding the approval of the former's articles of incorporation and by-laws. The correspondence is between March
and May of 1984.
Various State of California Forms Regarding Nonprofit Corporations
1984
Physical Description: (mar00015.pdf)
Scope and Content
Various blank and sample forms from the California government accompanied by notes regarding the for-profit status of the
Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc.
Statement by Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
1985 October 30
Physical Description: (mar00016.pdf)
Scope and Content
A State of California form on nonprofit corporations filled out for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. with a copy of a check.
Member List
undated
Physical Description: (mar00017.pdf)
Scope and Content
A typed list of Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. members with addresses and some handwritten annotation.
Blank Certificate of Membership
undated
Physical Description: (mar00018.pdf)
Scope and Content
A blank certificate of membership designed for members of the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc.
Series 2.
Malibu Property Listings
1973-1975
Malibu Property Lists of the Malibu Association of Realtors
Physical Description: (3 items)
Scope and Content
The series includes three property listing books created by the association from 1973 to 1975. The booklets includes property
listings with photos, details, and prices for beach houses, beach unimproved, landside improved, landside lots, rentals, units
and commercial income, and acreage, in addition to sold properties and a comparable section. The booklet also contains contact
information for Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. members and some general municipal information about Malibu, California. The
series is organized chronologically.
Real Estate Photo Listings
1973 July 17
Real Estate Photo Listings: 1973 July 17
Physical Description: (mar00019.pdf)
Scope and Content
The booklet includes property listings with photos, details, and prices for beach houses, beach unimproved, landside improved,
landside lots, rentals, units and commercial income, and acreage, in addition to sold properties and a comparable section.
The booklet also contains contact information for Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. members and some general municipal information
about Malibu, California.
Real Estate Photo Listings
1974 November 19
Real Estate Photo Listings: 1974 November 19
Physical Description: (mar00020.pdf)
Real Estate Photo Listings
1975 November 11
Real Estate Photo Listings: 1975 November 11
Physical Description: (mar00021.pdf)
Series 3.
Article Clippings and Promotional Materials
circa 1932 - 1982
Articles and Promotional Materials of the Malibu Association of Realtors
Physical Description: (13 items)
Newspaper article titled "Latest Malibu Tract Opening Spur to Buying"
1932 May 28
Physical Description: (mar00030.pdf)
Scope and Content
The clipping is from the
Los Angeles Examiner newspaper from May 28, 1932, describing the development of the Encinal Canyon subdivision by Marblehead Land Company.
Newspaper article titled "Two-Million-Dollar Development of Rancho Malibu Acreage Slated for Early Offering
1932 May 29
Physical Description: (mar00031.pdf)
Scope and Content
Clippings from the
Los Angeles Times newspaper on May 29, 1932, describing the development of the Malibu Encinal subdivision by Marblehead Land Company. Other
clippings appear here as well.
Newspaper article titled "Heavy Malibu Selling Foreseen in Reservations"
1932 June 11
Scope and Content
A page from the
Los Angeles Examiner Real Estate section from June 11, 1932. The page includes an article and advertisement about the Malibu Encinal beach strip
being developed by Marblehead Land Company.
Newspaper article titled "Malibu Ranch to be Subdivided into Private Estates"
1940 December 7
Physical Description: (mar00035.pdf)
Scope and Content
A page from the
Santa Monica Evening Outlook Real Estate section from December 7, 1940. The page includes an article with photographs about the appointment of Louis T.
Busch by the Marblehead Land Company to develop the former Rindge family property in Malibu, CA.
Special issue of
Santa Monica Evening Outlook titled "The Malibu: A factual report of Malibu today and the what the future holds for this area"
1962 June 27
Physical Description: (mar00029.pdf)
Separated Materials
The complete issue of the June 27, 1962,
Santa Monica Evening Outlook titled "The Malibu: A factual report of Malibu today and the what the future holds for this area." Includes a broad overview
of life in Malibu, including prominent businesses and residents. Features include Hughes Research Laboratories and the Nike
missile base, in addition to the sets of Hollywood and a history of the Rindge family.
Newspaper article "Colorful Pioneer of Malibu Inurned"
1970 December 15
Physical Description: (mar00024.pdf)
Scope and Content
A newspaper clipping of an obituary from the
Santa Monica Evening Outlook of Art Jones, a Malibu realtor and business person.
Malibu Country
circa 1972
Physical Description: (mar00028.pdf)
Scope and Content
A brochure produced by Alcoa (Aluminum Company of America) advertising lots in Malibu Country Estates, located directly west
of Pepperdine University. The brochure provides photographs of the area and local activities.
Newspaper article "Economy Will Worsen, Veteran Realtor Warns"
1979 September 9
Physical Description: (mar00023.pdf)
Scope and Content
Newspaper clipping from the
Los Angeles Times profile of Lawrence Block, veteran Los Angeles realtor. A section on the history of May Rindge and the Marblehead Land Company
is underlined in red.
Newspaper article "Malibu Courthouse Refurbished"
1982 March 7
Physical Description: (mar00022.pdf)
Scope and Content
An article clipping from the
Los Angeles Times regarding the renovation of the Malibu Courthouse building for office space use by Sam Birenbaum.
"A Portrait of Westfair"
undated
Physical Description: (mar00025.pdf)
Scope and Content
A brochure about the Westfair Estate in Ramirez Canyon, Malibu, near Paradise Cove. Also, known as "The Mill."
"Malibu's Inheritance"
undated
Physical Description: (mar00026.pdf)
Scope and Content
A brochure about the Westfair Estate in Ramirez Canyon, Malibu, near Paradise Cove. Also, known as "The Mill." The brochure
contains detailed descriptions of the rooms and their history along with color photographs.
"House of the Heavenly Blue Roof"
undated
Physical Description: (mar00027.pdf)
Scope and Content
A brochure about a coastal home in Malibu designed by architect Richard Stoddard and owned by Hulsey Lokey. It is known by
its owners as the "house of the heavenly blue roof" and demonstrates many Japanese influences.