Description
The M. L. Barker & G. Lawrence Ott drawings of the Claretian Theologate School building date from 1954 and consist of one
flat file folder of blueprints which are dated January 27, 1954. Drawings for the Claretian Theologate School building take
the form of: a vicinity map, floor plans (ground, second, and third), schedule for room finishes, cast stone details, elevations,
sections, foundation plans, framing plans, plot plans, plumbing, heating and ventilation plans.
Background
The firm of M. L. Barker & G. Lawrence Ott was established in 1929 in Los Angeles, California. The firm consisted of Merl
Lee Barker (1888-1970) and G. Lawrence Ott (1895-1975). Their principle works include the Queen of Angeles Hospital and Mount
Saint Mary’s College, both of which are located in the Los Angeles area.