Finding Aid to the I. Magnin & Co. Records, 1893-1998 (bulk 1930-1994), SFH 2

Finding aid prepared by Lia Hillman and San Francisco History Center staff.
San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
(415) 557-4567
info@sfpl.org
August 2001; revised in 2007, 2013 and 2022.


Title: I. Magnin & Co. records,
Date (inclusive): 1893-1998
Date (bulk): 1930-1994,
Collection Identifier: SFH 2
Creator: I. Magnin & Co.
Physical Description: 46 boxes, 14 unboxed portfolios (75.83 cubic feet)
Contributing Institution: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-4567
info@sfpl.org
Abstract: Photographs, videos, printed materials, papers, and a small amount of audio and film documenting the San Francisco-based department store, from its early days as a local shop through its expansion into a regional and then a national chain via mergers with Bullock's, Federated Department Stores, and Macy's. Includes extensive files on individual I. Magnin stores, designers, advertising and publicity, and events, as well as a small amount of Magnin family papers.
Physical location: The collection is stored onsite.
Language of Materials: Collection materials are in English.
Material Specific Details note: Some audiovisual materials in this collection are in older formats that require special equipment in order to use. Special viewing hours and conditions for these items may apply.

Access

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

Publication Rights

Copyright has been assigned to the San Francisco Public Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items and the copyright.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], I. Magnin & Co. Records (SFH 2), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Provenance

Donated to San Francisco Public Library by Daniel Kasper, CFO, in January, 1995. Additional gift of two gift boxes and 2 shopping bags donated by David Hooper in 2014.

Related Materials

Researchers are encouraged to see also the San Francisco History Center's Subject and Biographical Files and to check the catalog holdings of the San Francisco Public Library for related materials.

Materials Transferred

Photographs and slides have been transferred to the San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection.

Processing Information note

During processing, most of the collection was re-foldered and re-housed in acid-free folders and boxes. Some metal staples remain. Documents on acidic paper were kept in their original state and separated with acid-free paper.
Some portfolios remain intact in order to maintain provenance. Many items within the scrapbooks may have become loose and might be in a brittle, fragile condition. Other collection items that have been identified as requiring conservation have been noted with blue flags. Please handle these items and the scrapbooks with extra care.

Biographical/Historical note

The story of I. Magnin department store, with its ascension from a simple notion store of modest investment to a multi-million dollar Pacific coast store chain, as well as its financial decline in its last decades, signifies one of the great romances of the retail trade world.
Established in 1876 by Mary Magnin, I. Magnin became a corporation in 1900, and incorporated under the same name in 1919. The I. Magnin operation consisted of a chain of stores, located mostly on the West Coast, that initially dealt in clothing and accessories for women and children. In its latter decades, merchandise included men's apparel. I. Magnin & Company was renowned for its exclusive selection of clothing and merchandise, its delivery of haute couture to the West, and the lavish attention paid to the design of its stores.
In 1876, Mary Magnin opened her first shop in San Francisco - a one-room store on Fifth Street. Two years later, I. Magnin moved to Third Street between Mission and Howard Streets. By 1884, the expanded business required larger quarters. A new location was established beneath the Westchester Hotel, between Mission and Market Streets. In 1886, a branch store opened on Market Street below Stockton Avenue. By 1894, the business had outgrown its size. In 1900, plans for larger quarters were made for a six-story building at Post and Grant Streets, and construction began. Fire from the 1906 earthquake destroyed the never-used new building, and temporary quarters were established at the Magnin home at Mason and Haight Streets, and later in a large packing room at Van Ness Avenue and Bush Street. In 1909, the new downtown store at Grant and Geary Streets was completed.
The success of I. Magnin is attributable to the scrupulous direction of Mary Magnin. A mother of seven children, she trained her four sons in all aspects of the family business. The eldest and the youngest boys, E. John and Grover, were groomed as managers. Samuel was assigned to bookkeeping, and Joseph was relegated to deliveries. The three daughters were excluded from the family business.
E. John Magnin, began managing the store in 1888. In 1904, his first European buying trip established the tradition of I. Magnin's European connection. In 1905, he opened an office in New York City, so as to maintain direct contact with East Coast and European designers, and remained there until his death in 1944.
Having apprenticed with his mother and brother for two years, Grover Magnin assumed the role of managing the business in San Francisco in 1905. In 1912, he established the first exclusive branch shop within the Potter Hotel of Santa Barbara, followed by additional shops within other southern California hotels – Hotel del Coronado (1914), Ambassador Hotel (1921), and the Biltmore Hotel (1927). The Pasadena (1913), Hollywood (1913), and Seattle (1925) stores were also established during this period. Oakland's store opened in 1931. In 1939, the Los Angeles shops were consolidated into one store on Wilshire Boulevard. In 1951, Grover Magnin stepped out of the Magnin business at the mandatory retirement age of sixty-five.
From the period of 1943 to 1967, West Coast stores proliferated. Stores were either established or expanded, in Beverly Hills (1943), Santa Barbara (1947), Pasadena (1949), Sacramento (1953), Seattle (1954), La Jolla (1954), Fresno (1955), Palo Alto (1956), Santa Ana (1958), Carmel (1960), San Fernando Valley (1962), and Portland (1962). In 1963, I. Magnin opened a store in Phoenix, Arizona.
I. Magnin was acquired by Bullock's, Inc. in 1944 and became part of Federated Department Stores, Inc. through the Bullock's merger in 1964. Under Federated, nine stores were added and a number of older shops extensively remodeled and enlarged. Besides seven Western locations - Santa Clara (1964), San Mateo (1965), Torrance (1967), Walnut Creek (1967), Palm Springs (1967), Cupertino (1976), Costa Mesa (1977) - the new stores included branches in Chicago (1971) and White Flint, Washington D.C. (1978). Two more stores were established in Chicago: Northbrook (1979) and Oakbrook (1981).
In 1987, I. Magnin's business was only marginally profitable, according to retail industry sources. By 1988, Federated, the nation's third largest retail chain, was acquired by Campeau, a Canadian-based developer in a $6.6 billion agreement. I. Magnin and Bullock's Wilshire were sold to R.H. Macy & Company. As a result, it was projected that the whole structure of retailing would change; stores would no longer be regional entities, but national ones.
More West Coast stores opened in Woodland Hills (date unknown), and San Diego (1992). In January 1992, R.H. Macy filed for Chapter 11, bankruptcy protection from creditors. In 1992, Macy's began closing I. Magnin Stores. The closings were part of Macy's strategy to focus on I. Magnin's more profitable stores: San Diego, Phoenix, Beverly Hills, and San Francisco. In July 1994, Macy's announced its agreement to merge with Federated Department Stores. It was decided that the continued operation of a high-end specialty store chain would not be profitable to the merger. Four I. Magnin stores were converted to Macy's or Bullock's formats. Federated retained the I. Magnin name in continuance of its mail order catalog business. All other I. Magnin operations were discontinued in January 1995.

Scope and Contents

This collection documents the existence of I. Magnin and Company during the years of 1876 to1998. It affords the researcher insight into the workings of an exclusive, century-old, multi-million dollar retail-clothing store on both regional and national levels. Materials include correspondence, print materials, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, videos, film, and ephemera. Although information about Magnin family members and administrative activities is scant, the strength of the collection lies in its documentation of individual stores via photographs, correspondence, and internal memos. Photographic documentation of the following stores is notably extensive: San Francisco, Los Angeles (Wilshire), Beverly Hills, La Jolla. There are no paper documents for the San Fernando Valley (Sherman Oaks) store.
The I. Magnin Closing folders in Series 1 were collected by Virginia Ferrand, Director of Advertising and Publicity (197-). The Macy’s Bankruptcy folders include advertising expense analyses, newspaper clippings, and internal memos. They were kept together to maintain provenance, as they demonstrate some of the steps taken by I. Magnin, particularly within the advertising department, in order to restructure its debts. Series 6 Advertising/Publicity is rich in content. It includes documentation of advertising from the turn-of-the-nineteenth century until 1994, with particular interest found in the oversized ads of the early 1900s and portfolios compiled during the 1930s and 1950s. Although Series 7 Designers/Events is an extension of advertising, it was separated for organizational purposes.
Of special note are the newspaper and newsletters in Series 1 and 2, created by I. Magnin staff during the latter part of the 1920s and during World War II. The newsletters, written in serial form, include I. Magnin history, the "Honor Role," I. Magnin employees who served in the war effort, personal notes, marriage and birth announcements, monthly pin-ups, photos, and cartoons.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in eight series: Series 1: Family and Company History; Series 2: Administration; Series 3: Finances; Series 4: Family Documents; Series 5: Stores; Series 6: Advertising and Publicity; Series 7: Designers and Events; and Series 8: Ephemera and Realia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

I. Magnin & Co. -- Archives
Magnin Family -- Archives
Department stores--California--History
Fashion design--History
Fashion merchandising

 

Series 1 Family and Company History, 1901-1995 and undated

Physical Description: 0.621 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

This series contains family and company chronologies and brief histories, family papers, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, and videos. Includes material on the history of I. Magnin's merger with Bullock's Wilshire of Los Angeles (1944), the merger of Bullock's / I. Magnin with Federated Stores (1964), and Macy's. Includes coverage of Macy's bankruptcy, Macy's attempt to "rebuild the enterprise," and I. Magnin's closing (1988-1995).

Arrangement

Files are arranged by type: chronologies, brief family histories, family member files, and store files. Family member files are arranged according to Magnin organizational hierarchy, with Mary Magnin first, E. John Magnin second, Grover Magnin third, and so on.
Box 1, Folder 1

Chronologies for 1865-1990,

Box 1, Folder 2

Magnin Family History for 1851-1988,

Box 1, Folder 3

Company History from 1876,

Box 1, Folder 4

I. Magnin Newsletter IMCO Imp (featuring a company history), 1927

Box 1, Folder 5

Slide Show (Notes): History of Magnin Advertising, 1985

Box 30, Folder 14

Slide Show (Slides): History of Magnin Advertising, 1985

Box 1, Folder 6

Slide Show (Notes): History of I. Magnin, undated

Box 30, Folder 15

Slide Show (Slides): History of I. Magnin, undated

Box 30, Folder 17

Miscellaneous Historical Slides (glass), undated

Box 7, Folder 1

Magnin Family, Negatives, undated

 

[Magnin children, Eddie and Joseph on Page Street] , [19--]

Box 1, Folder 7

Mary Ann Magnin, Papers, Clippings, 1920-1983

Box 7, Folder 2

Mary Magnin, Photos, undated

 

[Portrait of young Mary Magnin], [18--]

Box 1, Folder 8

E. John Magnin, Eulogy, 1944

Box 7, Folder 3

E. John Magnin, Photo undated

Box 12

E. John Magnin, Eulogy, Oversized Print Material, 1944

Box 26, Folder 1

E. John Magnin, Oversized Photo, undated

Box 2, Folder 5

E. John Magnin, Life Insurance, 1901-1944

Box 1, Folder 9

Grover Magnin, Papers, undated

Box 2, Folder 6

Grover Magnin, Life Insurance, 1935-1949

Box 2, Folder 7

Grover Magnin, Legal Documents, 1935-1951

Box 30, Folder 1

Grover Magnin, Slides, undated

Box 7, Folder 4

Grover Magnin, Photos, undated

Box 26, Folder 2

Grover Magnin, Oversized Framed Photo, undated

Box 1, Folder 10

Samuel Magnin, 1865-, Papers, Clippings, undated

Box 2, Folder 8

Samuel Magnin, Life Insurance, 1939

Box 1, Folder 11

Cyril Magnin, Papers, Clippings, undated

Box 7, Folder 5

Various, Group and Unidentified Family, Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 12

Bullock's Wilshire, 1930-

Box 1, Folder 13

Bullock's Merging, 1944

Box 1, Folder 14

Name Change: Bullock's to I. Magnin, 1989

Box 1, Folder 15

Bullock's Wilshire Liquidation, 1993

Box 7, Folder 6

Mr. Arnett (Bullock's), Photos, undated

Box 7, Folder 7

William Keeshan, President of Federated Department Stores, Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 16

Federated Department Stores, 1988

Box 1, Folders 17-18

Macy's Bankruptcy, 1988-1992

Box 1, Folder 19

Macy's "Rebuilding the Enterprise", undated

Box 1, Folder 20

Magnin Closing, 1988-1995

Box 1, Folder 21

Magnin Closing, 1993-1995

Box 41, VHS_tape 3

Store Closures, Videos, 1993

Box 41, VHS_tape 1-2

The Store That Made the West Coast Fashionable, Video, undated

 

Series 2 Administration, 1906-1994 and undated

Physical Description: 2.4 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

Board of Directors minutes, and meeting and presentations files; files on company Presidents, Vice Presidents, Managers, Directors, Buyers, and others; and a small amount of miscellaneous employee-related material. Includes documents, photographs and slides, videos, and publications, such as I. Magnin newsletters (1926-1927, 1943-1947) and newspaper, The Castor Oil (1931, 1935).

Arrangement

Divided into two subseries: Subseries 2.1: Board of Directors; and Subseries 2.2: Personnel.
 

Subseries 2.1 Board of Directors, 1906-1993 and undated

Box 1, Folder 22

Minutes, 1906-1958

Box 1, Folder 23

Meeting and Presentations, 1975-1984

Box 30, Folder 2

Meeting slides, undated

Box 1, Folder 24

Mission Statement, 1993

 

Subseries 2.2 Personnel, 1920-1994 and undated

Box 7, Folder 8

Magnin Executives, photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 25

Hector Escobosa, President (1951-) 1951

Box 2, Folder 9

Hector Escobosa: Employment Contract, 1950-1960

Box 2, Folder 10

Hector Escobosa: Life Insurance, 1950-1955

Box 2, Folder 11

Hector Escobosa: Life Insurance, 1955-1960

Box 30, Folder 1

Hector Escobosa, President, Slides, undated

Box 7, Folder 9

Hector Escobosa, President, Photos, undated

Box 7, Folder 10

Al Daniels, President (1969), Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 26

John Schumacher, President (1973), 1975-1977

Box 7, Folder 11

John Schumacher, President (1973), Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 27

Norman Wechsler, President (1976-1979), 1976-1979

Box 1, Folder 28

Steven Somers, President (1979), 1979-1985

Box 26, Folder 3

Steven Somers, Oversized Photos, Negative, Newspaper Clipping, undated

Box 1, Folder 29

Scott Bowman, President (1994), 1994

Box 7, Folder 12

Scott Bowman, Pres. (1994), Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 30

Ross Anderson, Chairman, 1975-1978

Box 1, Folder 31

Barbara Bass, Chairwoman, 1987-1992

Box 1, Folder 32

Rose Marie Bravo, Chairwoman (1988-1992), 1988-1992

Box 7, Folder 13

Rose Marie Bravo, Chairwoman (1988-1992), Photo, undated

Box 1, Folder 33

Joseph Cicio, Chairman (1992-1994), 1992-1994

Box 7, Folder 14

Joseph Cicio, Chairman, Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 34

Russel Carpenter, Jr., Vice President, undated

Box 7, Folder 15

Russel Carpenter, Jr., Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 35

Wilmer Weiss, Senior Vice President – Communications and Fashion Director (1985-1993), undated

Box 1, Folder 36

Ellin Saltzman, Senior Vice President, 1989

Box 7, Folder 16

Eric Stanford, V.P. Secretary, Photos, undated

Box 2, Folder 19

Eric Stanford, Will, 1962-1964

Box 1, Folder 37

Joan Bergholt, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, 1994

Box 1, Folder 38

Adrienne Hoyer, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, 1994

Box 1, Folder 39

Michele Smith, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, 1994

Box 1, Folder 40

Jaime Villablanca, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, 1994

Box 7, Folder 20

Jaime Villablanca, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 41

Edwin Joseph, V. P. of Stores, undated

Box 7, Folder 17

Edwin Joseph, V. P. of Stores, Photos, undated

Box 7, Folder 18

Robert Shannon, V. P of Stores, Photos, undated

Box 7, Folder 19

Bill Billings, Treasurer, Photos, undated

Box 1, Folder 42

Norman Chesler, V. P. of Marketing, 1984

Box 1, Folder 43

John Brunelle, V. P. of Advertising & Publicity, 1970-1977

Box 7, Folder 21

John Brunelle, V. P. of Promotion & Sales, Photo, undated

Box 1, Folder 44

Lisa Perri-Molina, V. P., General Manager (S. F.), 1994

Box 7, Folder 22

Lisa Perri-Molina, V. P., General Manager (San Francisco), Photo, undated

Box 1, Folder 45

Terri Howard, Divisional Merchandising Manager, 1994

Box 1, Folder 46

Virginia Ferrand, Director of Advertising, 1977, 1984

Box 1, Folder 47

Shirley Wilson, Director of Publicity, 1988

Box 1, Folder 48

Sonja Caproni, Fashion Director, 1982

Box 1, Folder 49

David Nutterfield, Fashion Director, 1994

Box 1, Folder 50

Douglas Martin, General Manager (Phoenix), [1992]

Box 7, Folder 23

Douglas Martin, General Manager (Phoenix), Photo, undated

Box 1, Folder 51

Stella Hanania (Miss Stella), Buyer, Couturier, 1944-1992

Box 1, Folder 52

Mary Ryan McKaig, Buyer, 1946

Box 7, Folder 24

James Flood, Photos, undated

Box 7, Folder 25

Various Group & Unidentified Personnel, Photos, undated

Box 41, VHS_tape 1

"Color My Christmas" – Marketing Strategies Instruction, Video, undated

Box 41, VHS_tape 2

Conversations with M. Handler & M. Ullman, Video, undated

Box 1, Folder 53

Employee Training, Print Material, 1920 - ?

Box 1, Folder 54

Employee Training, Print Material, 1965-1967

Box 1, Folder 55

Employee Training, Slide Show (Script), "Best of Fall 1992", 1992

Box 30, Folder 16

Employee Training, Slide Show (Slides), "Best of Fall 1992", 1992

Box 1, Folder 56

Newsletter: IMCO Imp, 1926-1927

Box 10, Folder 1

Newsletter: IMCO Imp, 1926,1927

Box 10

Oversized Newspaper: The Castor Oil, 1931, 1935

Box 1, Folder 57

Newsletter: Magnin Forecast, 1943-1947

Box 1, Folder 58

Professional Associations, 1929-1931

Box 1, Folder 59

Branch and Customer Surveys, 1973-1984

Box 1, Folder 60

Customer Surveys, 1993

 

Series 3 Finances, 1909-1955

Physical Description: 5.46 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

Accounting ledgers, balance sheets, and other financial records.
Box 16

Ledger: Accounting, 1909-1912

Box 16

Ledger: Accounting, 1914-1916

Box 9

Journal Transfer Binder, 1917-1923

Box 2, Folder 1

Accounting – All Stores, 1929-1943

Box 2, Folder 2

Balance Sheets , 1946-1955

Box 2, Folder 3

Sales Record, 1950-1953

Box 2, Folder 4

Comparative Operating Ratios and Company Profile, 1928-1929 and 1931

 

Series 4 Family Documents, 1932-1966

Physical Description: 0.075 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

Wills of some Magnin family members, stocks, bonds, treasury notes, and miscellaneous legal documents.
Box 2, Folder 12

Miscellaneous Legal Papers, 1932, 1939

Box 2, Folder 13

Retailers Credit Association 1951-1966

Box 2, Folder 14

Stock (cancelled), 1956

Box 2, Folder 15

Stocks, Bonds, Treasury Notes, 1926-1946

 

Series 5 Stores, 1900-1995 and undated

Physical Description: 11.98 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, memos, printed material, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, videos, floor plans, and other documents and ephemera pertaining to individual stores. Of special note is a large scrapbook entitled "Last Man's Club" (Box 29), documenting Bullock's pre-1950s employee meetings and group activities. This scrapbook is in very fragile condition and should be handled with special care.

Arrangement

Organized by store, chronologically by the opening date of each. Files for each store are arranged by material type or format.
 

Subseries 5.1 General, 1981-1992

Box 2, Folder 20

Store Addresses/ Square Footages, 1981, 1990

Box 2, Folder 21

Store Architecture, Timothy L. Pflueger, Architect, 1989-1992

 

Subseries 5.2 San Francisco, 1900-1994 and undated

Box 2, Folder 22

Personnel, 1980,1994

Box 2, Folder 23

Correspondence/ Announcements, undated - 1980

Box 2, Folder 24

Printed Materials, undated - 1995

Box 2, Folder 25

Newsclippings, 1948-1989

Box 2, Folder 26

"As Built" Drawings, 1981

Box 2, Folder 27

Telephone Directory, undated

Box 7, Folder 26

Early San Francisco Stores, Negatives, 1906-1994

Box 7, Folder 27

Early San Francisco Stores, Photos, 1900-1909

Box 7, Folder 28

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Negatives, undated

Box 7, Folder 29

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Construction Scrapbook, 1946-1948

 

[Construction of I. Magnin & Co., Stockton and Geary Streets], [Nov. 7, 1946]

Box 7, Folder 30

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Exterior Photos, 1941-

Box 7, Folder 31

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Interior Photos, 1948-

 

[View of the staircase in San Francisco's I. Magnin and Co. store], [1948?]

 

[Oval Millinery salon in San Francisco's I. Magnin and Co. store], [1948?]

 

[Bathroom sinks in San Francisco's I. Magnin and Co. store], [1948?]

 

[Max Ingrand mirror panel in San Francisco's I. Magnin and Co. store] , [1948?]

Box 7, Folder 32

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Opening of 8th Floor, Photos, undated

Box 7, Folder 33

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Bridal Salon, Photos, undated

Box 7, Folder 34

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Manager, Roy Strang, Photos, undated

Box 12

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Oversized Photos, undated

Box 26, Folder 2

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Oversized Negative, undated

Box 26, Folder 3

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Oversized Photos, undated

Box 30, Folder 3

San Francisco Stores, Slides, undated

Box 30, Folder 4

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Slides, 1988

Box 25

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Oversized Drawing, undated

Box 25

San Francisco (Union Square) Store, Painting, undated

 

Subseries 5.3 First Pasadena Shops, 1913

Box 26, Folder 6

Oversized Photos, 1913

 

Subseries 5.4 Hollywood Shop, 1913

Box 26, Folder 7

Oversized Photos, 1913

 

Subseries 5.5 Hotel del Coronado Shop, 1914

Box 26, Folder 8

Oversized Photos, 1914

 

Subseries 5.6 Los Angeles Shop, Ambassador Hotel, 1921

Box 26, Folder 9

Oversized Photos, 1921

 

Subseries 5.7 Montecito Shop, Biltmore Hotel, 1927

Box 7, Folder 35

Photos, 1927

 

Subseries 5.8 Santa Barbara, 1944-1992 and undated

Box 2, Folder 16

Titles/Deeds: Santa Barbara Store, 1944-1945

Box 2, Folder 28

Correspondence/ Announcements, 1951-1971

Box 2, Folder 29

Print Material, undated

Box 2, Folder 30

Newspaper Clippings, 1957-1968

Box 2, Folder 31

Blueprints, 1987

Box 2, Folder 32

Floorplans, 1983-1992

Box 7, Folder 36

Negatives, undated

Box 7, Folder 37

Construction, 1947

Box 7, Folder 38

Photos, 1947

Box 26, Folder 10

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.9 Pasadena, 1945-1994 and undated

Box 2, Folder 17

Titles/Deeds: Pasadena Store, 1945-1947

Box 2, Folder 33

Correspondence/ Announcements, 1957-1969

Box 2, Folder 34

Newspaper Clippings, 1952, 1994

Box 7, Folder 39

Pasadena Store Negative, undated

Box 7, Folder 40

Pasadena Store, Photos, 1949

Box 26, Folder 11

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.10 Los Angeles (Wilshire), Bulk, 1939 1939-1991

Box 2, Folder 18

Titles/Deeds: Wilshire Store, 1949

Box 2, Folder 35

Correspondence/Announcements, 1957-1991

Box 2, Folder 36

Print Material, 1957

Box 2, Folder 37

Newspaper clippings, 1957-1968

Box 7, Folder 41

Negatives, 1939

Box 7, Folder 42

Store Construction, Photos, 1938

Box 7, Folder 43

Store Opening - Movie Stars, photos, 1939

Box 7, Folders 44-45

Interior Photos, 1939

Box 7, Folder 46

Exterior Photos, 1939

Box 7, Folder 47

Remodel, Photos, 1957

Box 7, Folders 48-49

Photos, 1939

Box 7, Folder 50

Photos (in albums), 1939

Box 7, Folder 51

Photos (in album), 1939

Box 7, Folder 52

Manager, L. Hess, Photos, 1939

Box 26, Folders 12-15

Oversized Photos, 1939

Box 28

Oversized Photos, 1939

Materials Specific Details Note: Album cover removed due to mold.
 

Subseries 5.11 Seattle, 1926-1972 and undated

Box 2, Folder 38

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1958-1972

Box 2, Folder 39

Newspaper Clippings, 1954-1972

Box 7, Folder 53

Negative, undated

Box 7, Folder 54

Exterior Photos, 1926-1954

Box 7, Folder 55

Interior Photos, 1954

Box 7, Folder 56

Manager, Roy Strang, Photos, 1954

Box 26, Folder 16

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.12 Oakland, 1931-1994 and undated

Box 2, Folder 40

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1963-1970

Box 2, Folder 41

Newspaper Clippings, 1931-1994

Box 8, Folder 1

Oakland Store Negative, undated

Box 8, Folder 2

Photos, undated

Box 27, Folder 1

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.13 Beverly Hills, 1943-1991 and undated

Box 2, Folder 42

Correspondence/ Announcements, 1959-1991

Box 2, Folder 43

Print Material, undated

Box 2, Folder 44

Newspaper Clippings, 1966

Box 8, Folder 3

Negatives, 1969

Box 8, Folder 4

Exterior Photos, 1943-

Box 8, Folder 5

Interior Photos , 1943-

Box 8, Folder 6

Manager, Doris Fields, Photos, undated

Box 27, Folder 2

Oversized Photos, undated

Box 30, Folder 8

Slides, 1988

Box 25

Oversized Drawing, undated

 

Subseries 5.14 Sacramento, 1953-1984

Box 2, Folder 45

Correspondence / Announcements, 1961-1984

Box 2, Folder 46

Correspondence / Announcements, 1984

Box 2, Folder 47

Newspaper Clippings, 1961, 1984

Box 2, Folder 48

Marketing Study, 1984

Box 8, Folder 7

Negatives, 1953

Box 8, Folder 8

Exterior Photos, 1953

 

Subseries 5.15 La Jolla, 1946-1991 and undated

Box 2, Folder 49

Correspondence / Announcements, 1946-1961

Box 2, Folder 50

Correspondence/ Announcements, 1962-1965

Box 2, Folder 51

Print Material, undated

Box 2, Folder 52

Newspaper Clippings, 1954-1966

Box 2, Folder 53

Blueprints, undated

Box 8, Folder 9

Photos, 1954

Box 27, Folder 3

Oversized Photos, undated

Box 25

Oversized Drawing, undated

Box 39, VHS_tape 53

Fashion Show, Video, 1991

Box 39, VHS_tape 54

Fashion Show, Video, 1991

 

Subseries 5.16 Fresno, 1954-1975 and undated

Box 3, Folder 1

Correspondence/Announcements, 1956, 1975

Box 3, Folder 2

Newspaper Clippings, 1954, 1975

Box 8, Folder 10

Photos, 1955

Box 27, Folder 4

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.17 Palo Alto, 1956-1978 and undated

Box 3, Folder 3

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1956-1978

Box 8, Folder 11

Negative, 1956

Box 8, Folder 12

Photos, 1956

Box 27, Folder 5

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.18 Santa Ana, 1958-1987 and undated

Box 3, Folder 4

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1962-1987

Box 8, Folder 13

Negative, 1958

Box 8, Folder 14

Personnel Negatives, 1958

Box 8, Folder 15

Photos, 1958

Box 27, Folder 6

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.19 Carmel, 1959-1985 and undated

Box 3, Folder 5

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1959-1985

Box 3, Folder 6

Newspaper Clippings, 1959-1985

Box 3, Folder 7

Floor Plans, 1959

Box 8, Folder 16

Negatives, 1960

Box 8, Folder 17

Photos, 1960

Box 27, Folder 7

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.20 San Fernando Valley (Sherman Oaks), 1962-1978 and undated

Box 3, Folder 8

Correspondence / Print Material, 1962-1967

Box 3, Folder 9

Newspaper Clippings, 1962-1978

Box 8, Folder 18

Photos, 1962

Box 27, Folder 8

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.21 Portland, 1961-1969 and undated

Box 3, Folder 10

Correspondence / Announcements, 1961-1969

Box 3, Folder 11

Print Materials, 1963

Box 3, Folder 12

Newsclippings, 1961-1965

Box 8, Folder 19

Photos, 1962

Box 8, Folder 20

Personnel Photos, - 1962

Box 27, Folder 9

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.22 Phoenix, 1962-1992 and undated

Box 3, Folder 13

Correspondence / Announcements, 1962-1963

Box 3, Folder 14

Print Material, 1963

Box 3, Folder 15

Newspaper Clippings, 1962

Box 3, Folder 16

Newspaper Clippings, 1963, 1992

Box 3, Folder 17

Opening, 1992

Box 3, Folder 18

Promotion Plan, 1993

Box 8, Folder 21

Negatives, 1963

Box 8, Folder 22

Photos, 1963

Box 8, Folder 23

Photo Album, undated

Box 8, Folder 24

Color Transparencies, undated

Box 8, Folder 25

Color Photos, undated

Box 27, Folder 10

Oversized Photos, undated

Box 30, Folder 5

Slides, 1992

Box 39, VHS_tape 51

Orpheum Theater, Video, 1992

Box 40, VHS_tape 65

Opening, Video, 1992

 

Subseries 5.23 Santa Clara, 1962-1976 and undated

Box 3, Folder 19

Correspondence/Print Material, 1964-1976

Box 3, Folder 20

Newspaper Clippings, 1962-1964

Box 3, Folder 21

Floor Plan, undated

Box 8, Folder 26

Negatives, 1964

Box 8, Folder 27

Photos, 1964

 

Subseries 5.24 San Mateo, 1964-1970 and undated

Box 3, Folder 22

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1964-1970

Box 3, Folder 23

Newspaper Clippings, 1964-1965

Box 8, Folder 28

Negatives, 1965

Box 8, Folder 29

Photos, 1965

Box 27, Folder 11

Oversized Photos, undated

 

Subseries 5.25 Torrance (Del Amo), 1964-1971 and undated

Box 3, Folder 24

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1967-1971

Box 3, Folder 25

Print Material, undated

Box 3, Folder 26

Newspaper Clippings, 1964-1965

Box 8, Folder 30

Negatives, 1967

Box 8, Folder 31

Photos, 1967

 

Subseries 5.26 Walnut Creek, 1965-1982 and undated

Box 3, Folder 27

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1966-1970

Box 3, Folder 28

Newspaper Clippings, 1965-1982

Box 8, Folder 32

Negatives, 1967

Box 8, Folder 33

Photos, 1967

Box 25

Oversized Drawing, undated

 

Subseries 5.27 Palm Springs, 1966-1985 and undated

Box 3, Folder 29

Correspondence/ Announcements, 1966-1971

Box 3, Folder 30

Print Material, 1967-1968

Box 3, Folder 31

Newspaper Clippings, 1966-1967

Box 3, Folder 32

Floor Plans, undated

Box 8, Folder 34

Negatives, 1967

Box 8, Folder 35

Photos, 1967

Box 38, Reel 20

Opening, 2-track ¼" Audio Tape 15 IPS, 1985

Box 38, VHS_tape 21

Opening, Video, 1985

Box 38, VHS_tape 22

Opening, Video, 1985

Box 38, VHS_tape 24

Opening, Video, 1985

Box 25

Oversized Drawing, undated

 

Subseries 5.28 Chicago, 1969-1983 and undated

Box 3, Folder 33

Michigan Ave.: Correspondence/ Announcements, 1969-1970

Box 3, Folder 34

Michigan Ave.: Correspondence/ Announcements, 1970-1971

Box 3, Folder 35

Michigan Ave.: Correspondence/ Announcements, 1971

Box 3, Folder 36

Michigan Ave.: Print Material, 1971

Box 3, Folder 37

Michigan Ave.: Newspaper Clippings, 1969-1971

Box 4, Folder 34

Pre-Opening Teaser Ads, Correspondence, 1971

Box 8, Folder 36

Michigan Ave., photos, 1971

Box 8, Folder 37

Michigan Ave. Personnel, photos, 1970

Box 27, Folder 12

Scenic Shot, Oversized Photo, undated

Box 30, Folder 6

Slides, 1986

Box 30, Folder 7

Slides, undated

Box 3, Folder 38

Michigan Ave. & Northbrook Promo, 1979

Box 3, Folder 39

Northbrook Correspondence/ Announcements, 1978

Box 3, Folder 40

Northbrook Correspondence/ Announcements, 1979-1983

Box 3, Folder 41

Northbrook Newspaper Clippings, 1978-1979

Box 8, Folder 38

Northbrook Negatives, 1979

Box 8, Folder 39

Northbrook, Photos, 1979

Box 36, VHS_tape 2

Northbrook, Video, 1979

Box 36, VHS_tape 3

Northbrook, Video, 1979

Box 4, Folder 1

Report on Oakbrook, undated

Box 4, Folder 2

Oakbrook Correspondence/ Announcements, 1981

Box 4, Folder 3

Oakbrook Newspaper Clippings, 1981

Box 4, Folder 4

Oakbrook Marketing Summary, undated

 

Subseries 5.29 Cupertino (Vallco), 1976-1994

Box 4, Folder 5

Correspondence/ Announcements, 1976

Box 4, Folder 6

Merchandising Plan, 1976

Box 4, Folder 7

Print Material, 1976

Box 4, Folder 8

Newspaper Clippings, 1976-1994

Box 8, Folder 40

Negative, 1976

Box 8, Folder 41

Photo, 1976

Box 27, Folder 13

Oversized Photos, 1976

 

Subseries 5.30 Costa Mesa (South Coast Plaza), 1977-1991

Box 4, Folder 9

Correspondence/ Print Material, 1977

Box 4, Folder 10

Xmas Critique, 1986

Box 4, Folder 11

Newspaper Clippings, 1977, 1991

Box 8, Folder 42

Negative, 1977

Box 8, Folder 43

Photos, Slides, 1977

 

Subseries 5.31 Washington DC (White Flint), 1977-1980s and undated

Box 4, Folder 12

Correspondence/Announcements, 1977-1978

Box 4, Folder 13

Correspondence/Announcements, 1978

Box 4, Folder 14

Correspondence/Announcements, 1978

Box 4, Folder 15

Print Materials, 1978

Box 4, Folder 16

Newspaper Clippings, 1977-1978

Box 4, Folder 17

Newspaper Clippings, 1978

Box 4, Folder 18

Newspaper Clippings, 1978

Box 4, Folder 19

Floorplans, 1978

Box 4, Folder 20

Color Book, undated

Portfolio 1

Advertising Portfolio, Newspaper Clippings, 1977-1978

Portfolio 2

Advertising Portfolio, Newspaper Clippings, 1980s

Box 36, VHS_tape 1

Opening, Video, 1979

 

Subseries 5.32 Woodland Hills, 1994 and undated

Box 4, Folder 21

Print Material/ Newspaper Clippings, 1994

Box 12

Oversized Ad, undated

Box 41, Folder 1

I. Magnin Woodland Hills Stock, 1994

 

Subseries 5.33 San Diego (Fashion Valley), 1992 and undated

Box 4, Folder 22

Printed Material/ Newspaper Clippings, undated

Box 8, Folder 44

Photos, 1992

Box 30, Folder 9

Slides, 1992

Box 40, VHS_tape 61

Opening, Video, 1992

 

Subseries 5.33 Bullock's, 1934- and undated

Box 4, Folder 23

Bullocks Wilshire Menus, undated

Box 8, Folder 45

Bullocks Billboard, Photo, undated

Box 29

Last Man's Club (Bullocks Wilshire Employee Club) Scrapbook, 1934-

 

Subseries 5.35 Assorted Stores, 1992 and undated

Box 30, Folder 10

Slides, undated

Box 25

Oversized Drawings: Two Unidentified Stores, undated

Box 40, VHS_tape 62-64

I. Magnin Opening, Video, 1992

 

Series 6 Advertising and Publicity, 1893-1995 and undated (bulk 1956-1994)

Physical Description: 24.11 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

Printed ads, newspaper clippings, photographs, negatives, television and radio broadcast files, catalogues, videos, correspondence, internal memos, scrapbooks, portfolios, posters, an audiocassette, and other materials pertaining to national and local advertising and promotional campaigns. Includes a large binder of newspaper ads for Bullocks Wilshire.

Arrangement

Arranged by type or format, then chronologically.
Box 4, Folder 24

Early Advertising, Print Material, Newspaper clippings, 1893-1950s

Box 27, Folder 14

Early Advertising, Negative undated

Box 8, Folder 46

Early Advertising Negatives, undated

Box 12

Oversized Early Ads, Print Material, 1900s

Box 30, Folder 11

Advertising, Slides, 1900-

Box 10

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1901-1989

Box 10

Oversized Ad: New Year's Greeting, Print Material, 1921

Box 24

Oversized Ads, Newspaper Clippings, 1930-1941

Box 42

Assorted Ads, Print Material, Newpaper Clippings, 1930-1990

Box 15

Bullock's Wilshire Advertising, Newspaper Clippings, 1931-1932

Box 22

Advertising Portfolio, Print Material, 1932-1934

Box 21, Folder 1

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1955

Box 21, Folder 2

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1956

Box 21, Folder 3

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1957

Box 21, Folder 4

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1958

Box 21, Folder 5

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1959

Box 4, Folder 25

Advertising, Print Material, Newspaper clippings, 1960s

Box 21, Folder 6

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1960

Box 21, Folder 7

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1961

Box 20, Folder 1

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1962

Box 20, Folder 2

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1963

Box 20, Folder 3

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1964

Box 20, Folder 4

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1965

Box 20, Folder 5

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1966

Box 17

Advertising, Newspaper Clippings, 1966-1970

Box 20, Folder 6

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1967

Box 20, Folder 7

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1968

Box 20, Folder 8

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1968

Box 20, Folder 9

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1969

Box 4, Folder 26

Advertising, Print Material, Newspaper Clippings, 1970s

Box 20, Folder 10

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1970

Box 20, Folder 11

Oversized Ads, Print Material, 1971

Box 19, Folder 3

Advertising, Print Material, 1972

Box 19, Folder 4

Advertising, Print Material, 1973

Box 19, Folder 5

Advertising, Print Material, 1974

Box 19, Folder 6

Advertising, Print Material, 1975

Box 19, Folder 7

Advertising, Print Material, 1976

Portfolio 3

Advertising: Southern California, Portfolio, Clippings, 1976-1977

Box 10, Folder 3

Oversized Ads, Newspaper Clippings (San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle), 1976-1977

Portfolio 4

Advertising: Southern California, Portfolio, Clippings, 1976-1979

Box 19, Folder 8

Advertising, Print Material, 1977

Portfolio 5

Advertising: Northern California, Portfolio, Clippings, 1977

Box 19, Folder 9

Advertising, Print Material, 1978

Portfolio 6

Advertising: Northern California, Portfolio, Clippings, 1978

Box 19, Folder 10

Advertising, Print Material, 1979

Box 4, Folder 27

Advertising, Print Material, Clippings, 1980s

Box 10, Folder 4

Oversized Ads, Newspaper Clippings, 1980s

Box 22

Advertising Portfolio, Print Material, 1980s

Box 19, Folder 11

Advertising, Print Material, 1980

Box 19, Folder 12

Advertising, Print Material, 1981

Box 10, Folder 5

Oversized Ads, Newspaper Clippings (Sacramento Bee), 1984

Box 19, Folder 13

Advertising, Print Material, 1985

Box 23

Oversized Ads, Drawings, Print Material, Signage, 1980-1990

Box 4, Folder 28

Advertising, Print Material/Newspaper Clippings, 1990s

Box 8, Folder 47

Advertising Negatives, undated

Box 8, Folder 48

Advertising Film Positives, undated

Box 24, Folder 1

Advertisement, Print Material, undated

Box 4, Folder 29

"Hi-Lines" Bulletin, Correspondence/Newsletters, 1966-1967

Box 4, Folder 30

Standard Procedures, 1967

Box 4, Folder 31

Newspaper Rates & Contract Information, 1971

Box 4, Folder 32

Expense Analysis, 1987-1990

Box 6, Folder 11

T.V. Broadcast: Richfield "Success Story," Script, 1956

Box 6, Folder 12

T.V. Broadcast: Richfield "Success Story," Scrapbook, 1956

Box 6, Folder 13

T.V. Broadcast: Richfield "Success Story," Scrapbook Cover, 1956

Box 8, Folder 49

T.V. Broadcast: Richfield "Success Story," Photos, 1956

Box 8, Folder 50

Modeled Designs/Fashion Shots, 1966-1968; undated

Box 4, Folder 33

Simulated Jewels, Correspondence, 1969-1972

Box 8, Folder 51

Simulated Jewels, Photo, 1969

Box 4, Folder 35

Signage, Print Material, 1971-

Box 6, Folder 14

I. Magnin Film Script, 1975

Box 4, Folder 36

Expansion Program Press, Correspondence/ Clippings, 1976

Box 6, Folder 15

T.V. Broadcast: "I. Magnin Perspective," Demo Package, 1979

Box 4, Folder 37

I. Magnin/Gallo Ad, Correspondence, Clippings, 1984

Box 4, Folder 38

Buick/Vogue Promotion, Correspondence/Print Materials, 1984-1985

Box 4, Folder 39

French Promotion Trip (Virginia Ferrand), Print Materials, 1986

Box 27, Folder 15

Herb Caen's 50th Anniversary Ad, Print Material, 1988

Box 4, Folder 40

"New Attitude" Campaign Plan, 1992-1993

Box 6, Folder 16

T.V. Broadcast: HBO Names Project, Story Boards, 1993

Box 8, Folder 52

HBO Names Project Film Positives, 1993

Box 6, Folder 18

"Stories From the Quilt," Story Board, undated

Box 8, Folder 53

Publicity Shots, undated

Box 5, Folder 1

Postcards, Print Material, 1994

Box 5, Folder 2

Logos, Print Material, undated

Box 9

Publicity Notebook, #1, 1994

Box 9

Publicity Notebook, #9, 1994

Box 9

Publicity Notebook, #10, 1994

Box 9

Publicity Notebook, #11, 1994

Box 19, Folder 1

Christmas Catalogues, 1956-1960

Box 5, Folder 4

Catalogues, 1960s

Box 5, Folder 2

Christmas Catalogues, 1961-1963

Box 5, Folder 5

Catalogues, 1964-1965

Box 5, Folder 6

Catalogues, 1965-1966

Box 5, Folder 7

Catalogues, 1966-1967

Box 5, Folder 8

Catalogues, 1968

Box 5, Folder 9

Catalogues, 1970s

Box 5, Folder 10

Catalogues, 1972-1974

Box 5, Folder 11

Catalogues, 1975-1976

Box 5, Folder 12

Catalogues, 1977-1978

Box 5, Folder 13

Catalogues, 1980-1983

Box 5, Folder 14

Catalogues, 1981-1982

Box 5, Folder 15

Catalogues, 1982

Box 5, Folder 16

Catalogues by Artists, 1981-1985

Box 5, Folder 17

Christmas Catalogue Expenses, 1984

Box 5, Folder 18

Catalogue, 1985

Box 5, Folder 19

Catalogues, 1986

Box 5, Folder 20

Catalogues, 1987-1989

Box 5, Folder 21

Catalogues, 1990

Box 5, Folder 22

Catalogues, 1990

Box 5, Folder 23

Catalogues, 1991

Box 5, Folder 24

Catalogues, 1991

Box 6, Folder 1

Catalogues, 1992

Box 6, Folder 2

Catalogues, 1992

Box 6, Folder 3

Catalogues, 1993

Box 6, Folder 4

Catalogues, 1994

Box 6, Folder 5

Catalogues, 1994

Box 6, Folder 6

Catalogues, 1994

Box 6, Folder 7

Catalogues, 1995

Box 6, Folder 8

Catalogues, undated

Box 6, Folder 9

Catalogues, undated

Box 6, Folder 10

Catalogues: Newspaper Editorial, undated

Box 32, VHS_tape 1

Givenchy & I. Magnin, Video, 1980

Box 32, VHS_tape 2

"Sixty Minutes," Video, 1981

Box 32, VHS_tape 4

Velvaderm Point-of-Sale, Video, 1982

Box 32, VHS_tape 5

Spring/Summer, Video, 1982

Box 32, VHS_tape 6

International Symposium, Video, 1983

Box 32, VHS_tape 7

I. Magnin, Spring, Video, 1983

Box 32, VHS_tape 8

I. Magnin, Fall, Video, 1983

Box 32, VHS_tape 9

I. Magnin Christmas Greetings, Video, 1983

Box 32, VHS_tape 10

I. Magnin Spring, Video, 1984

Box 32, VHS_tape 11

I. Magnin Spring, Video, 1984

Box 32, VHS_tape 12

Windows on Hong Kong, Video, 1984

Box 33, VHS_tape 30

The Kenwood Group, Video, 1984

Box 33, VHS_tape 31

I. Magnin, "The Right Way – Fall," Video, 1984

Box 33, VHS_tape 32

Macy's Composite, Video, 1985

Box 33, VHS_tape 33

I. Magnin, "DYI – Fall," Video, 1985

Box 33, VHS_tape 34

I. Magnin Chanel Perfume, Video, 1985

Box 33, VHS_tape 35

I. Magnin "People Are Talking," Video, 1985

Box 33, VHS_tape 36

Risky Business (with Peter Glen), Video, 1986

Box 33, VHS_tape 37

I. Magnin Conde Nast "In Vogue," Video, 1986

Box 33, VHS_tape 38

Bridal Segment, Video, 1986

Box 33, VHS_tape 39

Fashion from I. Magnin, Video, 1986

Box 33, VHS_tape 40

Steiff Teddybears, Video, 1986

Box 33, VHS_tape 41

I. Magnin Fashion, Video, 1986

Box 33, VHS_tape 42

Christmas Windows on Union Square, Video, 1987

Box 32, VHS_tape 14

I. Magnin Fashion, Video, 1988

Box 32, VHS_tape 15

I. Magnin Fashion, Video, 1989

Box 32, VHS_tape 16

Animal Prints, Video, 1989

Box 32, VHS_tape 17

Christine Kunzleman Fashion Segment, Video, 1989

Box 32, VHS_tape 18

Christine Kunzleman Fashion Segment, Video, 1989

Box 32, VHS_tape 19

The Home Show Fashion Segment, Video, 1989

Box 32, VHS_tape 20

Betty Leonard, Video, 1989

Box 32, VHS_tape 21

Pollution Cream, Video, 1989

Box 32, VHS_tape 13

Ann Abernathy, Video, 1990

Box 32, VHS_tape 22

Fashion Segment, Video, 1990

Box 32, VHS_tape 23

Fashion Segment, Video, 1990

Box 32, VHS_tape 24-26

Christine Kunzleman Fashion Segment, Video, 1990

Box 32, VHS_tape 27

Esther Williams Swim Wear, Video, 1990

Box 32, VHS_tape 28

Sixties Fashion, Video, 1990

Box 33, VHS_tape 29

Rain Wear Fashion, 1990

Box 33, VHS_tape 43

Denise Spector: Christmas Shopping, Video, 1990

Box 33, VHS_tape 45

Fashion Segment, Video, 1991

Box 33, VHS_tape 46-47

Bridal Gowns, Video, 1991

Box 33, VHS_tape 48-49

Silver Accessories, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 50

Advertising, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 51

I. Magnin Expansion, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 52-53

I. Magnin Summer Accessories, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 54-55

Victoria Kaye: I. Magnin Outfits for Emmys, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 56

Geo Blackman, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 57

Holiday Gifts, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 58-59

Paula McClure/Fall Coats, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 60

Holiday Fashions, Video, 1991

Box 34, VHS_tape 61

I. Magnin Wardrobe Makeover, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 62

Edward Cortese, Gentleman's Quarterly, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 63

I. Magnin Fashion, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 64

Paula McClure, Fashion Expert, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 65

Easter Fashions, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 66

Terry Miller, Fashion Consultant, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 67

I. Magnin – Channel 4 News, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 68

Platform Shoes Make Comeback, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 69

Stuffed Animals, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 70-71

I. Magnin Fashion – En Vivo Southwestern, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 72-74

I. Magnin Fashion – San Diego, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 75

Olivier, Make-up Artist, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 76-77

I. Magnin Fashion – San Diego, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 78-79

I. Magnin Fashion – Phoenix, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 80-81

Makeover With Wardrobe Winner, Video, 1992

Box 35, VHS_tape 94

I. Magnin Acknowledgements, Video, 1992

Box 35, VHS_tape 95-96

I. Magnin Fashion, Video, 1992

Box 34, VHS_tape 82

Ruth Buzzi, Video, 1993

Box 34, VHS_tape 83-84

An Auto on Teacups, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 85-86

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 87

Mother's Day Special, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 88-89

I. Magnin Bathing Suits, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 90

Lord Lewisham at I. Magnin, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 91

Phoenix Suns Clothing, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 92

Wilmer Weiss: Ties, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 93

Wilmer Weiss, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 97-98

A New Attitude, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 99

Carole Shaw: Big Beautiful Woman, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 100-101

Socks the Cat Contest, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 102

Harper's Bazaar – Fall/Winter, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 103-104

I. Magnin Credits, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 105

Holiday Memories, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 106

Christmas Toys, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 107

Japanese TV Program on Fashion, Video, undated

Box 35, VHS_tape 108

Fall/Winter Women's Collection, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 109

I. Magnin Credits – San Francisco, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 110-111

I. Magnin Mentions – San Francisco, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 112

Original Footage – Window, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 113-114

News Anchor Makeovers, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 115

I. Magnin Mentions – San Francisco, Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 116-117

Oprah (I. Magnin Mentions), Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 118

Vicki! (I. Magnin Mentions), Video, 1993

Box 35, VHS_tape 119-120

I. Magnin Credits, Video, 1993

Box 36, VHS_tape 121

Christmas Toys, Video, 1993

Box 36, VHS_tape 122-125

I. Magnin Gift Ideas, Video, 1993

Box 36, VHS_tape 126-128

Men's Fashions, Video, 1993

Box 36, VHS_tape 129

Cybil Shepard Fashion Segment, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 130

The Tyranny of Fashion, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 131-132

San Francisco Twins, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 133

Mike & Maty Show, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 134

Spring Fashion, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 135

I. Magnin Fashion Show, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 136

I. Magnin Credits, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 137

Fake Fur Fashions, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 138

Realm Fragrance, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 139

Realm Perfume for Men and Women, Video, 1994

Box 36, VHS_tape 140-141

I. Magnin Style, Video, undated

Box 36, VHS_tape 142-143

Oprah: Mail Order Shopping, Video, undated

Box 36, VHS_tape 144-145

Valle Monte Fashion Show, Video, undated

Box 36, VHS_tape 146

Oprah: Christmas Catalogs, Video, undated

Box 36, Cassette 1

I. Magnin Music, Cassette, undated

 

Series 7 Designers and Events, 1935-1998 and undated

Physical Description: 25.26 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

Videocassettes, photographs, slides, ephemera, newspaper clippings, portfolios, and a small amount of correspondence and other material pertaining to fashion designers and I. Magnin special events.

Arrangement

Arranged by designer or event, then chronologically.
Box 5, Folder 3

CEO Names and Addresses of Designers, undated

Box 6, Folder 19

Magnin Furs, LA Shops, [1930s]

Box 6, Folder 20

Formal Fall Opening Invitation, pre-1950

Box 6, Folder 21

50 Years of Paris Elegance, Program, 1953

Box 6, Folder 22

78 Years of Magnin Elegance, San Francisco, 1954

Box 6, Folder 23

Christian Dior at I. Magnin, Invitation/Correspondence, 1957

Box 8, Folder 54

Christian Dior, Photos, 1957

Box 11

Christian Dior, Newpaper Clippings, 1957

Box 14

Christian Dior, Portfolio, 1990

Box 14

Christian Dior, Portfolio, 1990

Box 6, Folder 24

Magnin Veteran Costume Party, Newspaper Clippings, 1958

Box 8, Folder 55

Magnin Veteran Costume Party, Photos, 1958

Box 6, Folder 25

Fashion Ball: I. Magnin & S.F. MOMA, Invitation, undated

Box 6, Folder 26

Opera Season Opening, Newspaper Clippings, 1964

Box 6, Folder 27

Suzy Perette (Victor Costa, Designer), Press Release, 1971

Box 6, Folder 28

Victor Costa, Biography, 1971

Box 6, Folder 29

Dress Manufacturer, Abe Schrader, Press Release, 1972

Box 6, Folder 30

Norman Norell, Brief Biography, 1972

Box 6, Folder 31

Anthony Muto, Brief Biography, 1972

Box 6, Folder 32

Halston, Newspaper Clippings, 1972

Box 14

Halston Party, Portfolio, 1975

Box 37, Reel 12

Halston, Film, 1982

Box 37, VHS_tape 13

Halston, Video, 1982

Box 37, Reel 14A

Halston (Mr. & Mrs. Gray), Film, 1982

Box 37, VHS_tape 14B

Halston (Mr. & Mrs. Gray), Video, 1982

Box 6, Folder 33

Face Fragrance Festival Schedule/Correspondence, 1975

Box 6, Folder 34

Face Fragrance Festival, Print Material, 1975

Box 6, Folder 35

Face Fragrance Festival, Correspondence/Financials, 1978

Box 40, VHS_tape 68

Fragrance Launches: Gio, Venezia, Video, 1993

Box 37, Reel 4

Fragrance Festival, Film, 1979

Box 37, VHS_tape 5

Fragrance Festival, Video, 1979

Box 6, Folder 36

Super Bowl, Newspaper Clipping, 1985

Box 6, Folder 37

"Hello Hong Kong," Invitation, 1986

Box 6, Folder 38

Mary Magnin Award, Description/Clippings, 1987

Box 8, Folder 56

Mary Magnin Award, Photos, undated

Box 6, Folder 39

S.F. Ballet Auxiliary/ Mary Magnin Award, Invitation/Newspaper Clipping, 1988

Box 8, Folder 58

S.F. Ballet Auxiliary/ Grace Mirabella, Photos, 1988

Box 6, Folder 40

Joseph Abboud, Newspaper Clipping, 1988

Box 6, Folder 41

Santa Barbara Symphony, Newspaper Clip/Print Material, 1988

Box 8, Folder 59

Santa Barbara Symphony, Photos, 1988

Box 14

Louis Dell'Olio for Anne Klein Fashion Show, Portfolio (in portfolio with Ferre), 1988

Box 14

Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior Christmas Display, Portfolio (in portfolio with Dell'Olio), 1989

Box 37, VHS_tape 8

Pierre Balmain, Video, 1981

Box 6, Folder 42

Bill Blass, Newspaper Clippings, 1989

Box 37, Folder 7, VHS_tape 

Bill Blass, Video, 1981

Box 37, VHS_tape 9

Blass and I. Magnin, Video, 1981

Box 39, VHS_tape 38-39

Bill Blass: Luncheon at the Bistro Gardens, Video, 1990

Box 40, VHS_tape 76-77

Bill Blass at I. Magnin, 1993

Box 6, Folder 43

Oscar de la Renta, Newspaper Clippings, 1989

Portfolio 7

Portfolio: S.F. Ballet Auxiliary/ Oscar de la Renta, 1989

Portfolio 8

Portfolio: S.F. Ballet Auxiliary/ Oscar de la Renta, 1989

Box 40, VHS_tape 82

Oscar de la Renta Fashions, Video, 1994

Box 6, Folder 44

"Divas & Diamonds," Newspaper Clippings, 1989

Box 6, Folder 45-46

KCET 25th Anniversary & Wilshire Store Anniversary, Correspondence, 1989

Box 8, Folder 60

KCET 25th Ann. & Wilshire Store 50th Ann., Photos, 1989

Box 6, Folder 47

"New Look Now": French Haute Couture, Book, 1989

Box 6, Folder 48

Jennifer George, Newspaper Clipping, 1989

Box 6, Folder 49

Bob Mackie, Newspaper Clipping, 1989

Box 6, Folder 50

Missoni, Newspaper Clipping, 1989

Box 37, Folders 10-11

The Missonis, Video, 1981

Box 6, Folder 51

Paloma Picasso, Newspaper Clipping, 1989

Box 39, VHS_tape 36-37

Dorothy Lucey: Paloma Picasso, Designer, Video, 1990

Box 6, Folder 52

Joan Simpson, Newspaper Clipping, 1989

Box 6, Folder 53

Opera Fashion Show/ Carolyne Roehm, Clipping, 1987

Box 6, Folder 54

Vicky Tiel, Newspaper Clipping, 1989

Box 6, Folder 55

Art Deco Society Preservation Ball, Invitation, 1990

Box 6, Folder 56

East Bay Fire Special Services, 1991

Box 6, Folder 57

The Glamourous Years – 125 Years of Fashion Photography: Harper's Bazaar/I.Magnin, 1992

Box 6, Folder 58

"Bella Italia," Invitation, 1992

Box 6, Folder 62

"A Private Evening of Shopping," Invitation, 1993

Box 6, Folder 63

6th Floor Unveiling Events, AIDS Benefit (San Francisco), 1993

Portfolio 8

6th Floor Unveiling AIDS Benefit (San Francisco), Portfolio, 1993

Box 6, Folder 64

Susie Thompson (Esprit), Newspaper Clipping, 1993

Box 6, Folder 65

UOMOMODA Awards Evening, 1994

Box 6, Folder 66

French Promotion, Invitations, 1994

Box 6, Folder 67

V. Wang: "The Perfect I. Magnin Wedding," Clippings, 1994

Box 39, VHS_tape 45

Vera Wang, Video, 1991

Box 40, VHS_tape 81

Vera Wang Interview, Video, 1994

Box 6, Folder 68

Farewell to John Brunelle, Newspaper Clipping, undated

Box 6, Folder 69

Black Friday – A Farewell Celebration (San Francisco), 1995

Box 6, Folder 70

Bullocks Event, Promotional Package, 1981

Box 8, Folder 57

Bullocks Event, Photos, 1981

Box 39, VHS_tape 49

Bill Clinton at Macy's, Democratic National Convention, Video, 1992

Box 6, Folder 17

Bill Clinton at Macy's, Democratic National Convention, Schedule, 1992

Box 8, Folder 62

Hermes: "Tutankahamun," undated

Box 8, Folder 63

Events (Unknown), Photos, undated

Box 10, Folder 2

"The Life of the Gobs" Program, Print Material, 1935

Box 12

French Promotion, Print Material, 1994

Box 14

Fred Hayman, Portfolio, 1990

Box 18

Karl Lagerfeld, Portfolio, 1984

Box 38, VHS_tape 26

Karl Lagerfeld, Video, 1986

Box 18

Union Square Anniversary, Portfolio, 1976

Box 18

Skrebneski, Portfolio, 1983

Box 18

Giorgio Armani, Portfolio, 1993

Box 18

Givenchy, Portfolio, 1988

Box 39, VHS_tape 42-43

Valentine's Day Ball, Givenchy Fashion Show, Video, 1991

Box 30, Folder 12

Magnin Anniversary, Slides, 1976

Box 30, Folder 13

Events, Slides, 1974

Portfolio 9

French Promotion, "La Magnifique," Portfolio, 1994

Portfolio 10

"La Belle France," Portfolio, 1985

Portfolio 11

I. Magnin 100th Anniversary, Portfolio, 1976

Portfolio 12

Margaretha Ley, Portfolio, 1990

Portfolio 13

Bullock's Wilshire: "Bravo! Italy," Portfolio, 1986

Box 37, VHS_tape 6

Stanley Sherman, Video, 1981

Box 38, VHS_tape 15

"We Know Designers," Video, 1982

Box 38, VHS_tape 16

"We Know Designers," Video, 1982

Box 38, VHS_tape 17

Anne Klein II, Video, 1983

Box 38, VHS_tape 19

I. Magnin Fashions – Eyewitness News, Video, 1985

Box 39, VHS_tape 28

Donna Karan, Winter Runway Show & Clinic, Video, 1987

Box 39, VHS_tape 56-58, Box 38, VHS_tape 18

Donna Karan, Video, 1985

Box 6, Folder 60

Meeting: DKNY, 1993

Box 38, VHS_tape 23

Coco Chanel – Evening Magazine, Video, 1985

Box 38, VHS_tape 25

Sonya Caproni, Video, 1985

Box 38, VHS_tape 27

Interview with Fred Hayman, Video, 1986

Box 39, VHS_tape 29

Gregory Kent Coats, Fall, Video, 1987

Box 39, VHS_tape 30

Neiman Marcus Fashion Show, Video, 1988

Box 39, VHS_tape 31

Valentine Show at S.F. MOMA, Video, 1989

Box 39, VHS_tape 32

Isaac Mizrahi, Fashion Designer, Video, 1989

Box 33, VHS_tape 44

Isaac Mizrahi, Fashion Segment, Video, 1991

Box 39, VHS_tape 48

Isaac Mizrahi, Video, 1992

Box 39, VHS_tape 33

Gloria Mosbacher, Designer, Video, 1989

Box 39, VHS_tape 34-35

Fashion Event at the Marriott, Video, 1989

Box 39, VHS_tape 40

Desert Museum Fashion Show, Video, 1990

Box 39, VHS_tape 41

Palm Desert Fashion Show, Video, 1990

Box 39, VHS_tape 44

Rommie Davis, Video, 1991

Box 39, VHS_tape 46-47

Marc Jacobs, Video, 1992

Box 39, VHS_tape 55, Box 39, VHS_tape 52

Marc Jacobs, Perry Ellis, Video, 1991

Box 39, VHS_tape 50

Louis Dell'Olio, Video, 1991

Box 39, VHS_tape 59

I. Magnin Fashion show, Video, 1992

Box 39, VHS_tape 60

Olivier Make-up Artist, Video, 1992

Box 40, VHS_tape 66

S. F. Exterior, Lycra Labels, Signs, Interviews, Video, 1992

Box 40, VHS_tape 67

S. F. Exterior, Fashion Show, Interviews & Prizes, Video, 1992

Box 40, VHS_tape 69-70

Fashion Show Benefit, Video, 1993

Box 40, VHS_tape 71

Black and White Fashion Preview, Video, 1993

Box 40, VHS_tape 72-73

Jessye Norman Personal Appearance, Video, 1993

Box 40, VHS_tape 74-75

Armani Fashion Show, Video, 1993

Box 40, VHS_tape 88-89

I. Magnin Gio' Kick-off, Armani, Video, undated

Box 6, Folder 61

Meeting: Giorgio Armani, 1994

Box 40, VHS_tape 78-79

Thierry Mugler Fashion Show, Video, 1993

Box 40, VHS_tape 80

Kristi Yamaguchi, Video, 1994

Box 40, VHS_tape 83

I. Magnin/ Richard Simmons, Video, 1994

Box 40, VHS_tape 84

Fake Fur Fashions, Video, 1994

Box 40, VHS_tape 85

200 Years of French Fashion, Video, 1998

Box 40, VHS_tape 86

Fernando Sanchez Diary, Video, undated

Box 40, VHS_tape 87

Jil Sander at I. Magnin, Video, undated

Box 40, VHS_tape 90

HK/Eaton Gala Presentation, Video, undated

Box 40, VHS_tape 91

Calvin Klein Pre-Show Footage, Video, undated

Box 6, Folder 59

Meeting: Calvin Klein, 1993

Box 41, VHS_tape 92

Nina Ricci Haute Couture, Video, undated

 

Series 8 Ephemera and Realia, [1900s]-1992 and undated (bulk 1975-1990)

Physical Description: 5.93 cubic feet

Scope and Contents

Assorted signage; awards and certificates; keys and lock box; Magnin stationary dies, plates, and stamps; matchbooks; gift wrap; gift boxes; shopping bags; greeting cards; invitations; promotional buttons; matchbooks; a fur lining swatch; and a 1984 datebook and San Francisco guide signed by Herb Caen.
Box 12

At the Racetrack, Oversized Photo, 1900s

Box 15

I. Magnin Dies, Plates, Stamps, Keys, Safe Combinations, undated

Box 13, Folder 1

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Honor, 1975

box 13, folder 2

Mary Magnin Award Plaque Display Box (Images) 1985-1994

Separated Materials

Photos taken 2018. Plaque Display box removed from collection 2018.
Box 13, Folder 1

California Senate Commendation, 1975

Box 13, Folder 1

Retail Advertising Conference – Award for Advertising Excellence, 1982, 1984-1985

Box 13

Creative Newspaper Awards, 1982-1986

Box 13, Folder 1

Art Deco Society Preservation Award, undated

Box 13

Trophy: 1st Place, "Designer" Direct Mail, 1990

Box 31

Assorted Items: Gift Wrap, Gift Boxes, Shopping Bags, Greeting Cards, Invitations, Promotional Buttons, Matchbooks, Fur Lining Swatch, 1984 Datebook & S.F. Guide (signed Herb Caen), etc., undated

Box 43

I. Magnin "Modern Art" Books, # 1-2, undated

Box 44

I. Magnin "Modern Art" Books, # 3-4, undated

Box 45

I. Magnin "Modern Art" Books, # 6-7, undated

Box 13

Mary Magnin Award, Sign, 1992

Box 46

Unprocessed audiovisual materials, 1978-1992

 

VHS

 

Fashion: Barbara Foley, 1990

 

“I. Magnin Company” (Donna Karan), 1991

General note

Probably a duplicate of 39/56.
 

Announcements/Makeover Contest, 1992

General Physical Description note: May be related to 34/79 & 34/80.
 

I. Magnin Los Angeles Area Newsclips, undated

 

I. Magnin Phoenix Area Newsclips, undated

 

I. Magnin San Diego Area Newsclips, undated

 

I. Magnin Store Openings Phoenix and San Diego, undated

 

Bob Hope Culture Center Event Fashion Show, 1989

 

Desert Museum/Leo Cohens, 1990

General note

Might be duplicate of 39/40.
 

Karl Lagerfeld Paris, undated

General note

Might be duplicate of 40/87.
 

Jil Sander, Fall / Winter 1993-1994

General note

Might be duplicate of 40/87.
 

Inside FIDM, 1987

 

Louis Dell’Olio, 1991

General note

Refer to similar @ 39/40.
 

I. Magnin Summer Accessories, 1991

General note

Probably duplicate of 34/52.
 

I. Magnin Fashion Show – “Inside San Diego,” 1992

 

“George Blackman/I. Magnin Company,” 1991

General note

Probably a duplicate of 34/56.
 

“San Diego Local Coverage,” 1992

General note

Refer to above & 40/61.
 

“I. Magnin Company,” 1991

 

16mm film

 

Miss Magnin, undated

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note

16mm with sound
 

I. Magnin Logo, undated

 

“Success Story,” undated

General note

16mm w/ sound. This is probably the recording of the “Richfield Success Story” TV Broadcast – see 6/11-6/13, and 8/49
 

Ansa Print White Flint, 1978

General note

16mm with sound.
 

Scotch U-Matic ¾” video tape

 

I. Magnin D. H. Macy & Co. Vendor Gala – E.S. Finkelstein Speech, undated

 

I. Magnin “Mary Martin/Janet Gaynor,” 1982

 

Scotch U-Matic UCA30 ¾” video tape

 

World Wildlife Fund “Future in the Wild,” undated

 

Scotch UCA20 ¾” video tape

 

I. Magnin “Raise the Roof,” undated

 

Fuji KCS20 ¾” video tape

 

Untitled # 1, undated

 

Untitled # 2, undated

 

Sony KCS10 ¾” video tape

 

Evening Magazine, Oscar de la Renta, 1981

 

Scotch 209 1/4” audio 15 IPS

 

I. Magnin Grand Opening -- “Palm Springs,” 1985

 

I. Magnin “Palm Springs,” (continued) 1985

General note

Next day from previous on larger reel.
 

1/4” audio 15 IPS