Finding aid for the John Blanton papers, 1956-2012, bulk 1963-2006 LSC.2146
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Title: John Blanton papers
Creator:
Blanton, John -- Archives
Identifier/Call Number: LSC.2146
Physical Description:
25 Linear Feet
(1 box, 9 flat boxes, and 12 roll boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1956-2012, bulk 1963-2006
Date (bulk): 1963-2006
Abstract: John Blanton was an architect that worked predominantly in Southern California. Early in his career, he worked under architect
Richard Neutra. In 1964 Blanton began his own practice in Manhattan Beach, California. The collection consists of architectural
drawings related to Blanton's solo career. Additionally included are publications with articles by and/or about Blanton.
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Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
Provenance/Source of Acquisition
Gift of John Blanton, 2012.
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Biography/History
John A. Blanton was born in Houston, Texas on January 1, 1948. He received both a BA (1948) and BS (1949) in Architecture
from Rice University. He moved to Los Angeles in 1950 and began working under architect Richard Neutra. In 1964 Blanton started
his own practice in Manhattan Beach, California. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects. During his career,
Blanton contributed articles to professional publications and published a weekly column for the Easy Reader Newspaper titled
Better Buildings (1994-1996). he retired in 2012.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of architectural drawings and publications related to the career of architect John Blanton. The majority
of the drawings represent resident dwellings with a small number of drawings for commercial buildings, some of which are unbuilt
projects. Also included are six Compact Discs created by Blanton with pdf files of project drawings. The publications comprise
articles both by and about John Blanton. Writings by Blanton include his column,
Better Buildings, published in the
Easy Reader Newspaper. Writings about Blanton consist of clippings and/or complete magazine publications from
AIA Journal,
Sunset,
Home, and the
Los Angeles Times, among others. Notably absent from the collection are materials directly related to Blanton's employment with Richard Neutra.
Organization and Arrangement
Collection has been organized into the following series:
- Series 1. Architectural Drawings
- Series 2. Publications
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Architects -- California -- Archives
Blanton, John -- Archives
Architectural Drawings
Organization and Arrangement
The series is arranged alphabetically by client's name(s) noted on drawing(s).
Scope and Content
This series consists of architectural drawings that are predominantly for residences, with a small number of drawings for
commercial buildings. Some of the rolled drawings include loose wrappers containing notes written by Blanton, some providing
commentary about the project. Additionally included are six Compact Discs, created by Blanton, containing pdf files of project
drawings.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
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box 20
Baker, Franklin
no date
Scope and Contents note
5339 Bindewald, Torrance, CA (2 items).
box 18
Baker, Mr. and Mrs. F.
1969 Aug
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (4 items). Unbuilt.
box 4
Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin
1970 Jan
Scope and Contents note
5339 Bindewald, Torrance (4 items).
box 17
Ball, Mr. Ed
1984
Scope and Contents note
2453 Silverstrand Av., Hermosa Beach (6 items). Unbuilt.
box 4
Behrens, Don and Melanie
1997 Feb
Scope and Contents note
417 6th Street, Manhattan Beach (3 items). One item annotated file under Scott Putnam.
box 16
Bennett, Mr. Chuck
2010 Mar 28; 2010 Feb 17
Scope and Contents note
953 Granvia Altamira, Palos Verdes Estates (3 items). Known as Neutra's Daily house.
box 14
Berks, Mr. and Mrs. William I.
1967 Aug
Scope and Contents note
532 14th Street, Manhattan Beach (5 items).
box 4
Bilovsky, Mr. and Mrs. David
ca. 1963
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (11 items total). Residence and bridge at end of Cadman Drive at Griffith Park, Los Feliz area of Los Angeles.
box 16
Blanton, Mr. and Mrs. John
no date
Scope and Contents note
461 Prospect, Manhattan /beach (1 item). Unbuilt.
box 6
Bloxom, Mr. George
1965 Jan 29
Scope and Contents note
4432 Via Pavion, Palos Verdes Estates (7 items). Spec house.
box 16
Bower, Larry and Margaret
2006
Scope and Contents note
2708 El Oeste, Hermosa Beach (1 item). Unbuilt.
box 10
Bower, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
1973 Aug
Scope and Contents note
2708 El Oeste, Hermosa Beach (2 rolls, total of 7 items). Remodel and additions.
box 16
Browning, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
1988 May
Scope and Contents note
729 31st St., Manhattan Beach (5 items). Unbuilt remodel.
box 20
Bruesselbach, Hans and Dr. Monica Minden
1987 Mar
Scope and Contents note
847 Malibu Meadows Rd., Calabasas, CA (5 items). Remodel.
box 16
Burger World
1968
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (1 item). Unbuilt.
box 18
Campuzano, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos
1964
Scope and Contents note
1860 Devon Rd., Pasadena, CA (5 items). Unbuilt.
box 3
Carico, Mr. and Mrs. David
1973 May
Scope and Contents note
1906 Agnes Road, Manhattan Beach 2 rolls (5 sheets total). Residence.
box 3
Carlton
no date
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (5 items).
box 19
Carlton
no date, 1988 April, and 1993 April
Scope and Contents note
[464 32nd St., Manhattan Beach?] (3 rolls, 8 items total). Remodel and additions.
box 2
Carrillo, Mr. and Mrs. Juan
2003 Nov 19
Scope and Contents note
2345 Cove Avenue, Los Angeles (7 items). Remodel.
box 2
Carter, Ben and Peggy
2000 May
Scope and Contents note
1612 3rd Street, Manhattan Beach (7 item). Residence.
box 3
Chang, Mr. and Mrs. John
1977 July
Scope and Contents note
26609 Menominee Place, Rancho Palos Verdes (4 items). Addition.
box 4
Charles, Steve and Susan
1993 Jan
Scope and Contents note
1965 Prospect, Hermosa Beach (5 items). Residence.
box 12
Chui, Dr. and Mrs. Luis
1981 Sep
Scope and Contents note
5432 Chartres Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes (9 items). Residence.
box 9
Cockrell, Mr. and Mrs. Chester A.
1967 Oct
Scope and Contents note
1805 9th Street, Manhattan Beach (6 items).
box 16
Corry, Mr. Bob
1981 May
Scope and Contents note
609 31st Street, Manhattan Beach (6 items). Unbuilt.
box 4
Davidheiser, Roger and Kroll, Janice
1989 Feb
Scope and Contents note
120 34th Street, Manhattan Beach (7 items). [Residence?].
box 20
Donlan, James and Susan Williams
1984 Aug
Scope and Contents note
457 33rd St., Manhattan Beach (6 items). Remodel and partial second floor addition.
box 6
Egerer, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
1977 Feb
Scope and Contents note
17th Street, Hermosa Beach (5 items). Residence.
box 3
Egerer, Mr. Joe
1981 Aug
Scope and Contents note
587 36th Street, Manhattan Beach (6 items). Spec house.
box 3
Elster, Mr. and Mrs. Leon
1973 Apr 9
Scope and Contents note
10442 Kinnard, Los Angeles (7 items). Residence.
box 7
Elster, Mr. Leon (1 of 2)
1976 Nov
Scope and Contents note
Venice, CA (2 items). Three adjacent spec houses.
box 7
Elster, Mr. Leon (2 of 2)
1977 May 6
Scope and Contents note
2001, 2919 and 2921 Grand Canal, Venice, CA (8 items). Three adjacent spec houses.
box 3
Elster, Mr. Leon
Retained 1978
Scope and Contents note
7340-44 Vista Del Mar Lane (1 item). Spec house.
box 7
Elster, Mr. Leon
1979 Sep 18
Scope and Contents note
7341 Vista del Mar Lane, Playa Del Rey (14 items).
box 20
Elster, Mr. Stuart
1980 Mar
Scope and Contents note
3760 Kelton, Los Angeles (Palms) (4 items). Remodel.
box 6
Elster, Mr. Stuart
1985 Aug
Scope and Contents note
4249 East Blvd., Culver City (9 items). Condominiums.
box 8
Elster, Mr. Stuart
1990 Sept
Scope and Contents note
2025 Diane Way, L.A., CA (10 items). Spec house in Laurel Canyon.
box 17
Fetterman, Mr. and Mrs. Barry
1988 Jan
Scope and Contents note
349 26th St., Hermosa Beach (6 items). Unbuilt.
box 4
Folger, Mr. and Mrs. Peter
1977 Aug and 1988 Oct
Scope and Contents note
653 19th Street, Manhattan Beach (6 items). Remodel and additions.
box 19
Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. John Dana
1968 Mar
Scope and Contents note
1320 23rd Street, Manhattan Beach (3 items).
box 1
Fruin
no date
Scope and Contents note
18th Street (2 items).
box 1
Fruin, Judge and Mrs. Richard
1996 May
Scope and Contents note
221 18th Street, Manhattan Beach (4 items). Work drawings.
box 1
Fruin, Judge and Mrs. Richard
1996 Oct
Scope and Contents note
221 18th Street, Manhattan Beach (4 items). Work drawings.
box 1
Fruin, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
1971 Nov
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (7 items). Residence.
box 1
Fruin, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
1975 July
Scope and Contents note
221 18th Street, Manhattan Beach (3 items). First addition preliminary work drawings.
box 14
Gallas, Mr. and Mrs. William
1982 Sep
Scope and Contents note
204 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach (5 items total). Addition.
box 20
Garmire, Elsa and Robert Russel
1990 Feb
Scope and Contents note
406 N. Dianthus, Manhattan Beach (5 items). 2nd floor addition.
box 20
Geary, Mr. and Mrs. William
1987 Jan and 1990 Aug
Scope and Contents note
200 17th St., Manhattan Beach (2 rolls, 10 items total). Remodel.
box 4
Gerber, Dr. and Mrs. Allen
1974 Sep
Scope and Contents note
2908 Hermosa View Drive, Hermosa Beach (2 items). Remodel.
box 2
Ginsburg, Dr. and Mrs. Allen
1971 Feb and May
Scope and Contents note
6073 Woodfern Drive, Palos Verdes Pen (2 rolls, total of 16 items). Preliminary and work drawing and landscape and presentation
drawings.
box 12
Goldstick, Mr. and Mrs. Gerson
1965 Feb
Scope and Contents note
404 S. Prospect Ave., Manhattan Beach (2 items). Addition.
box 4
Graham, Mr. and Mrs. William
1979 Nov
Scope and Contents note
1422 2nd, Manhattan Beach (5 items). Addition.
box 18
Gubser, Mr. and Mrs. Ray
1971 Jan
Scope and Contents note
621 19th St., Manhattan Beach (5 items). Unbuilt.
box 16
Hartzell, Mr. Frank
2002 Dec
Scope and Contents note
200 18th St., Manhattan Beach (4 items).
box 2
Hay, Mrs. Anita
1979 July
Scope and Contents note
3132 Oakcrest Drive, Los Angeles, 90068 (1 item). Addition.
box 16
Hendershot, Robert and Harumi
1994 Apr
Scope and Contents note
2866 Westbrook Ave., L.A. (3 items). Addition. Original house was designed by Richard Neutra.
box 12
Highland Realty
1964 Jun
Scope and Contents note
3515 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach (6 items).
box 4
Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
2004 August
Scope and Contents note
229 18th, Manhattan Beach (10 items). [Residence?]
box 1
Hoose, [Mr. and Mrs. Brian J.]
no date
Scope and Contents note
[6th Street, Manhattan Beach?] (1 item).
box 6
Hoose, Mr. and Mrs. Brian J.
1969
Scope and Contents note
6th Street, Manhattan Beach (5 items)
box 6
Hoose, Mr. and Mrs. Brian J.
no date
Scope and Contents note
[6th Street, Manhattan Beach?] (2 items).
box 4
Hoover, Barbara
1980 July
Scope and Contents note
720 31st Street, Manhattan Beach (3 items). Remodel.
box 17
Howard, Mr. and Mrs. William
1985 Feb
Scope and Contents note
108 S. Poinsettia, Manhattan Beach (7 items). Remodel and 2nd floor addition.
box 2
Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. Matt
1996 Feb
Scope and Contents note
332 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach (3 item). Remodel.
box 12
Karian, Dr. and Mrs. Bernard
1972 Nov
Scope and Contents note
Fresno, CA (11 items). Work drawings, speculation presentation plan, and specifications list.
box 2
Kimura, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
1974 Apr, revised 1981 July
Scope and Contents note
The Ponderosa, Tulare County (4 items).
box 3
Kimura, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
retained 1974
Scope and Contents note
The Ponderosa Home (1 item).
box 10
Latchford, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
1982 Feb
Scope and Contents note
511 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach (6 items).
box 17
Lindsay, Dr. and Mrs. Jon
1975 Dec
Scope and Contents note
11575 E. Sierra, Clovis, CA (5 items). Unbuilt.
box 18
Lindsay, Dr. and Mrs. Jon
no date
Scope and Contents note
Fresno County, CA (2 items). Unbuilt.
box 9
Lobner, Mr. and Mrs. Bret
1977 Nov 3
Scope and Contents note
120 29th Place, Manhattan Beach (6 items). Additions and remodeling.
box 2
Lupo, Paul and Plastino, Dick
1973 Apr changes or clarifications 1973 Oct 22
Scope and Contents note
1st Street, Hermosa Beach (4 items). Apartments.
box 17
Lymburner, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. W.
1969 Dec
Scope and Contents note
3520 Patton, San Pedro, CA (5 items). Unbuilt.
box 5
Marquis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
1979 Apr
Scope and Contents note
306 Poinsettia Avenue, Manhattan Beach (5 items). Additions.
box 3
Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. Lindell
1981 Feb
Scope and Contents note
469 25th Street, Manhattan Beach (6 item). Addition.
box 20
Marsh, Sheila and Lindell
Retained 1991
Scope and Contents note
465 Hilledge Drive, Laguna Beach (6 items). Remodel.
box 13
Marsteller, John and Joana Gallo
1987 July
Scope and Contents note
758 26th Street, Manhattan Beach (10 items).
box 3
McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. Bob
1985 Feb
Scope and Contents note
209 17th Street, Manhattan Beach (7 items). Residence.
box 18
McIntyre, George
Retained 1965
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (2 rolls, 7 items total). Third spec house, unbuilt.
box 4
McNulty, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
1974 Apr
Scope and Contents note
420 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach (6 items).
box 14
Messenger, Dr. and Mrs. John
1978 Nov
Scope and Contents note
2907 Braeholm Pl., Hermosa Beach (3 items). Addition.
box 13
Meyers, Dr. and Mrs. Harvey I.
1966 May
Scope and Contents note
3347 Ley Drive, Los Angeles (2 items). Addition and kitchen remodel.
box 20
Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Bart
1983 Jul
Scope and Contents note
563 29th Street, Manhattan Beach (5 items). 2nd floor addition.
box 20
Moberg, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight (1 of 2)
1994 Mar
Scope and Contents note
575 36th Street, Manhattan Beach (2 items). Remodel.
box 20
Moberg, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight (2 of 2)
1984 Apr
Scope and Contents note
575 36th Street, Manhattan Beach (3 items). Remodel.
box 16
Neri, Victor and Joy
1995 Apr
Scope and Contents note
465 25th Street, Hermosa Beach (6 items). Unbuilt.
box 2
Neri, Victor and Joy
ca. 1995
Scope and Contents note
465 25th Street, Hermosa Beach (5 items). Working drawings.
box 13
Nieto, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
1972 Sep and 1973 Jan
Scope and Contents note
2260 Via Valdez, Palos Verdes Estates (2 rolls, 8 items total). Residence.
box 3
Oral Surgery Group and Fresno Dental X-Ray Inc.
1975 May
Scope and Contents note
3812 N. First Street, Fresno, CA, 93726 (2 rolls, 5 items total).
box 20
Partridge, Wayne and Mako
2002 Oct
Scope and Contents note
3520 The Strand, Manhattan Beach (7 items). Extension and changes to master suite.
box 9
Paul, Mr. and Mrs. James (1 of 2)
1984 Apr
Scope and Contents note
504 John Street, Manhattan Beach (4 items). Remodel.
box 9
Paul, Mr. and Mrs. James (2 of 2)
Retained 1983 and 1991.
Scope and Contents note
504 John Street, Manhattan Beach (4 items). Remodel.
box 16
Polak, Mr. Vasek
1969 Jun
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (1 item). Unbuilt.
box 14
Provost, Mr. and Mrs. Norman
1974 Apr
Scope and Contents note
204 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach (2 items).
box 2
Puglisi, Augusto and Sylvia
1994 Nov
Scope and Contents note
1160 Keats, Manhattan Beach (5 items). 2nd floor addition.
box 14
Putnam, Mr. and Mrs. Randall
1981 Mar
Scope and Contents note
413 6th Street, Manhattan Beach (8 items). Residence.
box 13
Putnam, Mr. and Mrs. Scott
1981 May
Scope and Contents note
417 6th Street. Manhattan Beach. (6 items). Residence.
box 7
Raede, Robert and Ellen
1990, Mar
Scope and Contents note
1520 10th St., Manhattan Beach (7 items). Residence # 1.
box 3
Raede, Robert and Ellen
1998 July
Scope and Contents note
777 Via Hierba, Hope Ranch, CA (12 items).
box 1
Raquet, Mr. and Mrs. Jack W.
1966 Dec
Scope and Contents note
650 Porter Lane, Hermosa Beach (4 items). Residence.
box 16
Renshaw, Barbara and Shaw, Skip
1996 Aug
Scope and Contents note
616 Santa Lucia, Baywood Park, SLO County, CA (5 items). Unbuilt.
box 7
Renshaw, Barbara and Shaw, Skip
1997 Sep
Scope and Contents note
616 Santa Lucia, Baywood Park, S.L.O. Co., CA (6 items). Residence.
box 10
Richter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom
1987 Mar
Scope and Contents note
640 19th, Manhattan Beach (5 items). Addition and remodel.
box 13
Roy, Mrs. Dixie
1992 Mar
Scope and Contents note
108 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach (10 items). Condominium.
box 13
Rubinstein, Mr. Harry
1979 Mar
Scope and Contents note
527 Oak Ave., El Segundo (6 items). Duplex.
box 20
Savaiano, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
1987 Oct
Scope and Contents note
477 28th, Manhattan Beach (8 items). Remodel and addition.
box 20
Shaw, Skip and Renshaw, Barbara
1987 Sep
Scope and Contents note
829 Pacific, Manhattan Beach (7 items).
box 8
Shelton
ca. 1988
Scope and Contents note
470 Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach (6 items).
box 5
Shelton, John
ca. 1985
Scope and Contents note
Rosecrans (6 items).
box 1
Shelton, Mr. John
1982 Mar
Scope and Contents note
Center St., El Segundo (8 items). Shelton Center Street Apartments.
box 1
Shelton, Mr. John
1985 Sep and Nov
Scope and Contents note
126 Concord II Engineering, El Segundo (11 items).
box 1
Shelton, Mr. John E.
1973 Mar
Scope and Contents note
474 Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach (7 items). Apartments for John Shelton. Rosecrans #1.
box 8
Shelton, Mr. John E.
ca. 1976
Scope and Contents note
Concord Street, El Segundo (12 items). Apartments.
box 1
Shelton, Mr. John E.
1978 Mar 4
Scope and Contents note
231 Maryland Street, El Segundo (7 items). Apartments.
box 1
Shelton, Mr. John E.
1988 Apr
Scope and Contents note
468 Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach (6 items).
box 5
Shelton, Mr. John E.
no date
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (4 items).
box 14
Sinay, Dr. and Mrs. Hanon
1980 Jun
Scope and Contents note
2801 Laurel Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (7 items). Additions and remodeling.
box 15
Stannard, Mr. and Mrs. James
1973 Aug and Sep
Scope and Contents note
432 Via Almar, P.V.E., CA (8 items). Residence.
box 13
Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
1977 Oct
Scope and Contents note
1430 11th St., Manhattan Beach (4 items).
box 13
Tafoya, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando
Retained 1967
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (1 item). Addition and remodel.
box 2
Thiess, Mr. and Mrs. Kingston
retained 1964
Scope and Contents note
2933 Eucalyptus Ave, Long Beach (6 items). Residence.
box 13
Trachtenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
1978 June
Scope and Contents note
449 31st Street, Manhattan Beach. (6 items). Addition and remodel.
box 13
Trakas, Mr. and Mrs. Richard S.
1968 Dec 31
Scope and Contents note
2512 Via Olvera, Palos Verdes Estates (8 items). Residence.
box 5
Van den Akker, Mr. and Mrs. John
1987 Jun
Scope and Contents note
642 25th Street, Hermosa Beach (5 items). Addition.
box 16
Voce, Mr. Carl
1971 Sep
Scope and Contents note
1021 161st St., Gardena, CA (7 items). Unbuilt.
box 13
Warshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice
Retained 1964
Scope and Contents note
[Address unknown.] (5 items). Addition and remodel.
box 9
Wexler, Mrs. Judith
1979 Jan
Scope and Contents note
1070 El Medio Place, Pacific Palisades (7 item). Residence.
box 19
Whilden, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
1985 Mar
Scope and Contents note
106 S. Poinsettia Av., Manhattan Beach (6 items). Remodel and additions.
box 2
Wicker, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
1976 Mar, 1979 May
Scope and Contents note
636 18th, Manhattan Beach (4 items). Remodel.
box 13
Wickstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Dale
Retained 1979
Scope and Contents note
4100 Strand, Manhattan Beach (2 items). Two unit condominium.
box 16
Wilson, William O.
1964 Apr
Scope and Contents note
220 Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach Unbuilt.
box 15
Wise and Nelson
1981 Jun
Scope and Contents note
350 Elm Avenue, Long Beach (8 items). Wise and Nelson building.
box 16
Wise, John and Catalina
1997 May
Scope and Contents note
The Wise Ranch 1855 Sespe, Fillmore, CA (4 items). Unbuilt.
box 16
Wise, Mr. and Mrs. George E.
1965 Jul 16
Scope and Contents note
6215 Via Subida (2 items). Unbuilt.
box 18
Wise, Mr. and Mrs. George E.
1968 May
Scope and Contents note
#7 Chuckwagon Rd., Rolling Hills (7 items). Unbuilt.
box 16
Wise, Mr. and Mrs. George E.
1970 Sep
Scope and Contents note
#7 Chuckwagon Rd., Rolling Hills (6 items). Unbuilt.
Publications
Organization and Arrangement
The series is arranged alphabetically by publication title.
Scope and Content
The publications comprise articles both by and about John Blanton. Writings by Blanton include his column,
Better Buildings, published in the
Easy Reader Newspaper. Writings about Blanton consist of clippings and/or complete magazine publications from
AIA Journal,
Sunset,
Home, and the
Los Angeles Times, among others.
box 24
Assorted publications/clippings
1980's, 1990's, 2006
box 22
AIA Journal
1972 Sep; 1973 Jan, Feb, April and Aug
box 22
AIA Journal
1973 Nov; 1974 Jan, Mar and Sep
box 22
AIA Journal
1975 Feb, Oct, Nov; 1976 Feb
box 23
AIA Journal
1976 Mar-June
box 23
AIA Journal
1976 July and 1982 Feb
box 23
Architecture/West
1966 June
box 23
Arts and Architecture
1956 April and 1981 Fall
box 24
Beach Reporter (The)
1980s, 1990s, 2003
box 24
Better Buildings Column
1994 Aug - 1996 March
box 23
Better Homes and Gardens
1975 Spring/Summer
box 24
Easy Reader/Redondo Beach Home Town News
1998 and early 2000s
box 11
Home
1968 Feb; 1978 Sep; 1982 May; 1987 May
box 24
Los Angeles Times
1970s, 1980's, 1990's, 2006
box 11
Mallet and Froe
1979 Fall
box 11
Manhattan People
2003 Summer
box 11
Progressive Architecture
1973 May; 1974 April; 1986 Dec
box 23
Residential Latitudes
no date
box 23
Society of Architectural Historians Southern California Chapter
2002 May-Oct
box 11
South Bay Digs
2012 July 13
box 23
South Bay Lifestyle
1989 Nov and 1990 May
box 24
South Bay/Palos Verdes Publications
early 2000s
box 11
South Bay People
2006 Aug
box 21
Southwest Builder and Contractor
1966 March 25
box 21
Sunset
1974 Jun and Aug; 1976 April
box 21
Sunset
1982 June, undated