Balch (Allan C.) Papers, 1920-1942

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Title:: Allan C. Balch Papers, 1920-1942
Dates:: 1920-1942
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Extent:: .4 linear ft
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Preferred citation:: Allan C. Balch Papers, 1920-1942. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Scope and content:: Correspondence, clippings, and photographs pertaining to Allan C. Balch. There are two files of correspondence. One with Gaston Brooke, 1929-38, in which Balch and Brooke discuss Balch's Rolls Royce being stored in France. The other file of correspondence is with art dealers, 1920-31, most of whom are attempting to sell artwork to Balch. The following material is also included with Balch's papers: photographic views of El Solyo Ranch, Vernalis, California; a notebook with descriptions, photos, floor plans, etc. of La Quinta Hotel in La Quinta, Calif.; and a reprint of "The Long Beach Earthquake" by W. M. Davis (1934).

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:: 1920-1942
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

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Preferred citation:: Allan C. Balch Papers, 1920-1942. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US