Allan C. Balch Papers, 1920-1942

1920-1942

Descriptive Summary

Title: Allan C. Balch Papers, 1920-1942

Dates: 1920-1942

Collection Number: GC 1059

Creator/Collector:

Extent: .4 linear ft

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: Correspondence, clippings, and photographs pertaining to Allan C. Balch.

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

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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 of Collection

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).