Finding Aid for the John Byers papers, 1917-1955
0000115
Finding aid prepared by Chris Marino
The processing of this collection was made possible through generous funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, administered
through the Council on Library and Information Resources “Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives” Project.
Architecture and Design Collection, Art, Design & Architecture Museum
Arts Building Room 1434
University of California
Santa Barbara, California, 93106-7130
805-893-2724
adc@museum.ucsb.edu
2013
Title: John Byers papers
Identifier/Call Number: 0000115
Contributing Institution:
Architecture and Design Collection, Art, Design & Architecture Museum
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
33.0 Linear feet
(5 half record storage boxes, 5 oversize flat boxes, and 8 flat file drawers)
Date (inclusive): 1917-1966
Location note: Boxes 1-5/ADC - regular Boxes 6-10/ADC - oversize**
creator:
Berne, Miles
creator:
Byers, John, 1875-1966
creator:
Craig, Margaret
creator:
Elda, Muir, 1906-1971
creator:
Parker, Maynard
creator:
Woodcock, W. P.
creator:
Wright, Florence
Access
Open for use by qualified researchers.
Custodial History note
Gift of Elda Muir (1970), Mrs. Kemper Cambell (1970), Mr. W.T. Genns (1978), and Mrs. Hanah Wright (1970).
Preferred Citation note
John Byers papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa
Barbara.
Biographical/Historical note
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1875, Byers studied to become an electrical engineer at the University of Michigan. He went
on to complete one year of graduate work at Harvard University before leaving to work as an electrical engineer for the U.S.
Commission at the Paris Exposition, from 1900 to 1901. Byers then left Europe to teach linguistics at the North American Academy
in Montevideo, Uruguay. By 1910 Byers was back in the United States, employed by Santa Monica High School, as the head of
the Modern Language Department.
1919 was a pivotal year for Byers. That year Byers was asked to supervise the construction of an adobe house for his wife’s
cousin, Harry Johnson. After Johnson had observed a crew of Mexican craftsman build an adobe church in Ojai, California, he
had hired the same builders to construct a house for his family in Brentwood, California. Not being able to speak Spanish
posed a challenge for Johnson, so he asked John Byers to oversee the construction. Byers agreed, oversaw the project, and
became fascinated with adobes. After this project, at the age of 44, Byers took a leave of absence from Santa Monica High
School and began devoting all of his time and energy to studying and building adobe structures. That same year Byers established
a kiln and work yard on the Johnson's property in Brentwood, California. There Byers and his crew of craftsman (the same men
who built the Johnson adobe) manufactured floor and roof tiles as well as iron and woodwork - all products that were then
used in the houses he designed and built. Byers named this operation the John Byers Mexican Handmade Tile Company. By spring
of 1922, Byers had officially stepped down from his position at Santa Monica High School and began pursuing architecture full
time, advertising his services as John Byers Organization for Design and Building of Latin Homes. That same year, some of
the adobe houses he and his craftsman had designed and built were featured in an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings"
published in the April 1922 issue of
The Architect and Engineer.
Between 1923 and 1925, Byers enlarged his staff, hired a construction manager and promoted Elda Muir to draftswomen. Elda
Muir had been working with Byers since the age of 13, starting as his secretary and as time progressed worked her way up,
eventually becoming Byers' associate. By 1926, Byers had earned his architectural license, dropped all building activities
and concentrated only on design. To compensate for this shift in responsibilities, Byers enlarged his staff again. At this
time Byers residential design also became more diversified. He began to design period homes, such as Spanish Colonial Revival,
Monterey Colonial, and French Provincial, among others.
By 1934, Elda Muir, after receiving her license, became Byers' associate. Between 1934 and 1942, the two worked together as
Byers and Muir Associated Architects. For the duration of the firm, according to Muir, Byers kept strict control over all
design but did little drawing. Usually Byers would execute the preliminary sketches, and after approval from the clients Muir
and the rest of Byers's staff completed the rest of the plans. Over the course of his career, Byers designed and built over
200 homes in the southern California region, many in Santa Monica. Before his death in 1966, according to Elda Muir, Byers
burned most of his papers and drawings in the early 1960s. What remained was given to the Architecture and Design Collection
by Elda Muir.
Scope and Content note
The John Byers papers span 33 linear feet and date from 1917 to 1960. This collection documents over 200 of Byers' architectural
projects in the form of architectural drawings, photographs, negatives, slides, letters, postcards, magazine and newspapers
articles, as well as clippings. The majority of architectural drawings in the collection are original renderings of residential
designs. Many of the drawings take the form of interior details, most of which are drawn at full scale. The collection also
contains articles written by Byers regarding the history and influence of adobe houses in California. Byers's reference material
takes the form of clippings, entire articles, photographs (originals and those clipped from magazines), original sketches,
and pamphlets, all organized alphabetically by subject. Some of the subjects represented in Byers' reference material are
gardens, farm houses, balconies, interior color, among others.
Arrangement note
The following arrangement scheme for this collection was imposed during processing in the absence of a usable original order.
The collection is organized in three series: scholarship, reference materials, and projects. The contents of the scholarship
series is arranged chronologically by date of article or photograph published. The reference material series is arranged alphabetically
by subject. The project series is organized alphabetically by client's last name. The content that pertains to each project
is subsequentially organized by format (for example: drawings, photographs, magazine clippings).
Related Archival Materials note
Elda Muir papers, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.
photCL MLP, Maynard L. Parker negatives, photographs, and other material.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Byers, John, 1875-1966
Muir, Edla, 1906-1970
Adobe houses
Architectural drawings
Architecture -- California -- Los Angeles -- 20th Century
Architecture, French colonial
Architecture, Spanish Colonial -- California, Southern
Blueprints
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Color slides
Letters
Negatives
Photographic prints
Reprographic copies
Spanish Colonial Revival
Scholarship
1924-1946
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.25 Linear feet
(3 file folders)
Scope and Content note
This series contains articles written and photographs taken by John Byers and published in architectural publications, such
as,
The Architect & Engineer and
California Arts & Architecture.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Adobe houses
Box 1, Folder 2
"The Influence of Adobe in California"
April 1929
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1929 issue of
California Arts & Architecture which contains an article written by John Byers entitled “The Influence of Adobe in California: A Traditional Adaptation.”
In this article Byers discusses the following projects that he designed: Mr. H. R. Johnson adobe (Brentwood, Calif. ), Camulos
ranch house replica, the L. H. French house (Tas Turas Lake, Calif.), and the Mr. Earl B. Gilmore house.
Box 1, Folder 3
The Architect & Engineer: This Issue - Santa Barbara Architecture
December 1924
Scope and Contents note
Folder contains the entire December 1929 issue of
The Architect & Engineer for which Byers was responsible for the photograph on the cover.
Box 1, Folder 1
"Adobe Houses"
October 1946
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire October 1946 issue of
Architect and Engineer which contains an article written by John Byers entitled “Adobe Houses”. In this article Byers discusses eight of his own
projects: Bradbury house (Santa Monica, Calif.), Ignacio del Valle adobe replica (Pacific Palisades, Calif.), Rancho La Brea
adobe restoration (Los Angeles, Calif.), Curtis Peck adobe (San Fernando Valley, Calif.), P. G. Winnett house (Santa Monica,
Calif.), the Mrs. E. W. Zimmers house (Santa Monica, Calif.), Kemper Campbell ranch (Victorville, Calif.), and John Byers’
office (Santa Monica, Calif.).
Reference material
circa 1918-circa 1966
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1.0 Linear feet
(One half record storage box and one oversize folder)
Scope and Content note
Series comprises reference material collected by Byers and arranged alphabetically by subject and dating from 1918 to 1966.
Reference material takes the form of clippings, entire articles from magazines and journals, photographs (originals and clipped
from publications), original sketches, letters, and pamphlets. Clippings and entire articles were taken from the following
architectural and news publications:
The Los Angeles Times,
Engineering and Construction,
The American Architect,
Arts & Architecture,
House & Garden,
Country Life Style in America,
Arts & Decoration, and
Pencil Points.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Photographic prints
Printed ephemera
Sketches
Box 1, Folder 4
Adobe structures
1930-1943
Box 1, Folder 6
Crista Rey (New Mexico)
circa 1925
Box 1, Folder 10
Ford dealership (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1958
Box 1, Folder 12
Hutton adobe (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1946
Box 1, Folder 13
Interior: color
1946-1966
Box 1, Folder 17
Spanish and Arabic art
circa 1930
Box 9, Folder 7
Villa Lante Gardens (Italy)
circa 1930
Projects
circa 1917-circa 1945
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
30.0 Linear feet
(4 half records storage boxes, 5 oversize flat boxes, and 8 flat file drawers)
Scope and Content note
Series comprises architectural drawings (sketches, original plans, and reprographic copies), photographic prints, negatives,
slides, postcards, specifications, office lists, letters, clippings and entire articles, which document John Byers' various
architectural projects, all organized by client's last name. The majority of architectural drawings document interior and
exterior details, most of which are drawn full scale. The last subseries, unidentified consists of photographs and architectural
drawings which lack identifying information such as client's name, location of buildings, and date. Projects which are documented
in this series range from circa 1917 to circa 1945. Circa dates were used in instances where materials lacked dates. Location
of project is unknown unless specified in subseries title.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Architectural drawings
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Color slides
Letters
Negatives
Photographic prints
Postcards
Reprographic copies
Sketches
Office lists
circa 1917-circa 1963
Box 1, Folder 18
Projects
circa 1917-circa 1963
Scope and Content note
A one page list of projects designed by John Byers organized alphabetically by client’s last name.
Box 1, Folder 19
Periodicals containing houses by Mr. Byers
1929-1948
Scope and Content note
A list of periodicals which published articles regarding homes designed by Byers. The list is organized alphabetically by
client’s last name and was kept on Mr. Byers desk in the front office.
Ahearn house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1925
Box 2, Folder 41
Article from
The Architect and Engineer
May 1925
Scope and Content note
Folder contains pages 103 through 106 from
The Architect and Engineer May 1925 issue featuring an exterior photograph of the house. Title of article is unknown.
Ainsworth house
circa 1925
Box 3, Folder 1
Photographs
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
Five black-and-white photographic prints of the interior of the house.
Box 6, Folder 1
Oversize photographs
circa 1935
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Three oversize photographic prints, one of the interior of the house and two of the exterior of the house.
Box 3, Folder 2
Photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Anderson, Luther C. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1946
Drawer 190, FlatFile 1
Architectural drawings
1946
Scope and Contents note
Original architectural drawings primarily in the form of details. Drawings include: carved pine mantel details for living
room, door details for dining room and living room, details for door and window trim, railing plan for gates, elevation of
driveway gate, driveway plan, barbecue sections, cornice details, section of the interior of the play room, and details of
the panels in the library.
Armacost, Walter house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1933
Box 1, Folder 20
Clipping
September 1933
Scope and Content note
Folder contains page 219 from
The Architectural Record featuring an exterior photograph and floor plan of the house.
Box 3, Folder 3
Photographs
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
Five black-and-white exterior photographs of the house.
Arthur, John house (Del Mar, Calif.)
circa 1925-circa 1935
Box 3, Folder 4
Photographs
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Seven black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Baker, Robert house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1938-1939
Drawer 190, FlatFile 2
Architectural drawings
1938-1939
Scope and Content note
Nine original architectural drawings primarily in the form of details. Drawings include: frame and cornice details, details
for a drop shelf for phone nitch, stair rail details, plot plan, meter box plan, pattern for brick terrace, book case details,
mantel details, vanity details, and skylight details.
Bancroft, George house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1929-1930
Box 2, Folder 26
"Beach Houses Along the Pacific"
March 1930
Related Archival Materials note
This magazine also includes an article written by Palmer Sabin on the Dickey Ranch in Ojai, CA, and an article on the Gavit
residence in Montecito, CA (also known as Lotusland).
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire March 1930 issue of
California Arts & Architecture which contains an article entitled "Beach Houses Along the Pacific" featuring an exterior photograph and floor plans on page
32.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 3
Architectural drawings
1929
Scope and Contents note
Two original drawings which document: section and details for a private bar and mill details for a disappearing sash in bedroom
alcove.
Barclay, Eric house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1925, 1930
Box 2, Folder 1
"A New Yorker's Impression of Architecture"
October 1930
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire October 1930 issue of
California Arts & Architecture which contains an article entitled "A New Yorker's Impression of Architecture" featuring an exterior photograph of the house.
Box 3, Folder 5
Photographs
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Eleven black-and-white photographic prints of the interior of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 4
Architectural drawings
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
A fragment of an original architectural drawing, appears to be a sheet of detail drawings perhaps cornice work.
Barrett, George E. house (Pacific Palisades, Calif.)
1935-1936
Box 3, Folder 6
Photographs
circa 1935-circa 1936
creator:
Woodcock, W. P.
Scope and Content note
Ten black-and-white photographic prints and one negative of the exterior of the house.
Box 6, Folder 2
Oversize photographs
circa 1935
creator:
Woodcock, W. P.
Scope and Content note
Two black-and-white oversize photographs of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 5
Architectural drawings
1935
Scope and Content note
26 original architectural drawings primarily in the form of details. Drawings include: floor plan, bar sections, barbecue
elevations, and a plan for the weather vain. The folder is also comprised of detail drawings for the following elements: bar
room ceiling, stair railing, bookcases, terrace, dining and breakfast room, organ grilles, servants room, fireplaces, gate,
entrance hall, and window seat.
Baugh house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1947
Drawer 190, FlatFile 6
Presentation drawing
1947
Scope and Content note
A presentation drawing in the form of a reprographic copy that has been hand colored. Rendering is of a front perspective
of the house.
Bauman Apartment building (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1941
Box 3, Folder
Color Kodachrome slides
circa 1941
Scope and Content note
Three color Kodachrome slides of exterior photographs of the apartment building.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 7
Architectural drawings
1941
Scope and Content note
Five orginal architectural drawings in the form of details. Detail drawings include: newel posts for stairs, trim, dormer,
gabel, and garage.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 8
Architectural drawing
November 19, 1948
Scope and Content note
One original full scale detail drawing of a stair spindle.
Bing, Leo S. house (Bel Air, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 3, Folder 8
Holiday card
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one holiday card sent from Anna and Leo S. Bing to Mr. and Mrs. Byers. Front of card features a photograph
of the house that Byers designed for the Bing family.
Box 6, Folder 3
Oversize photograph
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One oversize black-and-white photograph of the exterior of the house.
Boland, Mary house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1924, 1929
Box 2, Folder 2
Plates from
The Western Architect
January 1929
Scope and Content note
Folder contains plate eight and plate nine from
The Western Architect which feature two interior photographs of the kitchen and living room.
Box 3, Folder 9
Photographs
circa 1924
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Five black-and-white interior and exterior photographs of the house.
Bollinger, S. A. house
circa 1928
Drawer 190, FlatFile 9
Architectural drawing
circa 1928
Scope and Contents note
One original presentation drawing depticting the service elevation.
Booth, Franklin house (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
1946
Drawer 190, FlatFile 10
Architectural drawing
1946
Scope and Contents note
One architectural drawing depicting a full size detail of the door jamb, a plan of the latch, and iron and glass door details.
Bordé, Harry bridge (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1941
Drawer 190, FlatFile 11
Architectural drawing
1941
Scope and Content note
One architectural drawing in the form of a blueprint. Drawing documents a bridge for the house featuring a cross section,
elevation, and plan.
Bradbery, Lewis house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1922-1933
Box 2, Folder 3
Clipping
December 1933
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one page taken from the December 1933 issue of
Architecture which features three photographs and a floor plan of the house.
Box 3, Folder 10
Photographs
circa 1925
creator:
Berne, Miles
creator:
Craig, Margaret
Scope and Content note
Five black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 6, Folder 4
Oversize photographs
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Four oversize photographic prints, one of the interior of the house and three of the exterior of the house.
Brentwood Country Club (Brentwood, Calif.)
1928
Box 3, Folder 11
Photographs and presentation drawings
circa 1929
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one black-and-white photographic print and negative of the exterior of the country club as well as two reprographic
copies of presentation drawings in the form of photographic prints.
Brentwood Park Miniature Golf Course Club house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1926
Box 3, Folder 12
Photograph
circa 1926
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the club house.
Broones garage
circa 1935
Drawer 190, FlatFile 12
Architectural drawing
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing of a garage building for the house. Rendering is of the front elevation of the building.
Location of house is unknown.
Brown, Willard house
1933, 1938
Drawer 190, FlatFile 13
Architectural drawings
1933, 1938
Scope and Content note
Approximately 25 architectural drawings primarily documenting details. Details include: stair cornice, bar, stair hall paneling,
library, bay windows, and fire place. Folder is also comprised of front door bracket elevations, guest room floor plan, as
well as five blueprints which list two different client names in the ledger (Barclay house and Brown house).
Drawer 190, FlatFile 14
Architectural drawing
1946
Scope and Content
One original presentation drawing. Rendering is of a front perspective of the house.
Bundy, C. L. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1925-circa 1927
Box 3, Folder 13
Photograph
circa 1925
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Box 6, Folder 5
Oversize photographs
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
Two oversize exterior photographs of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 15
Architectural drawing
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
One architectural drawing of the front elevation of the screen door for the Bundy house.
Byers, John first house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1916-1917
Box 3, Folder 14
Photographs and negatives
circa 1917
Scope and Content note
Three exterior photographs and six negatives of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 16
Architectural drawings
circa 1917
Scope and Content note
Two architectural drawings which document the first and second floor plans of the house.
Byers, John second house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1924
Box 2, Folder 4
Clippings
circa 1924
Scope and Content note
Folder contains four copies of the first page of an article entitled "An Architect's Own Home" featuring four exterior photographs
of Byers' second home. It is unclear when and where this article was published.
Box 3, Folder 15
Photographs and slide
circa 1925
creator:
Berne, Miles
creator:
Dapprich, Frederick, 1880-1965
creator:
Stoughton, Clyde
creator:
Wright , Hanna
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one slide of a presentation drawing of the house, five negatives, and three exterior photographs of the house.
Box 6, Folder 6
Oversize photographs
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Ten black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of Byers' second home.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 15
Architectural drawing
circa 1924
Scope and Content note
One original presentation drawing. Rendering is of a front perspective of the house.
Byers, John third house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1927
Box 3, Folder 16
Photographs
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
One negative and nine black-and-white photographic prints of the house (seven exterior and two interior).
Box 6, Folder 7
Oversize photographs
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
Two oversize exterior photographs of Byers' third house.
Byers, John house unidentified
circa 1917-circa 1927
Box 3, Folder 18
Photographs
circa 1917-circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Folder contains twelve black-and-white interior and exterior photographs and four negatives. It is unclear which Byers residences
these photographs document. File also contains a photographs of Byers in front one of the houses he built for his family.
Byers, John Mexican Handmade Tile Company (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1917
Box 3, Folder 19
Photographs
circa 1917
Scope and Content note
Four exterior photographs of the facilities in which Byers and his employees made tile and adobe brick.
Byers, John Office building (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1927-1955
Box 2, Folder 35
"Some of John Byers' Houses"
October 1928
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire October 1928 issue of
The Architect and Engineer which contains an article entitled "Some of John Byers' Houses" which feature photographs and floor plans of the house.
Box 3, Folder 17
Photographs and a negative
circa 1926
Scope and Content note
One negative and eleven black-and-white interior and exterior photographs of the office.
Box 6, Folder 8
Oversize photographs
circa 1926
Scope and Content note
Four photographic prints of the exterior of the office.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 18
Architectural drawing
circa 1926
Scope and Content note
One architectural drawing in the form of a reprographic copy. Drawing documents office addition through: details of interior
framing, front elevation, and a small floor plan of the office.
Campbell, Kamper house (Victorville, Calif.)
1929-1946
Box 2, Folder 4B
Clippings and articles
1929-1946
Scope and Content note
Folder contains clippings and entire articles from architectural publications, such as,
Arts & Decoration (three copies of the entire October 1939 issue),
California Arts & Architecture, and the
Architect and Engineer regarding the Campbell ranch.
Box 3, Folder 20-21
Photographs and negatives
circa 1934
Scope and Content note
Folder 20 contains 30 black-and-white interior and exterior photographic prints and four postcards of the house made from
photographs. Folder 21 contains 21 negatives of interior and exterior photographs of the house and the surrounding property.
Box 6, Folder 9
Oversize photographs
circa 1934
Scope and Content note
Thirteen oversize black-and-white photographs of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 19
Architectural drawings
1934-1937
Scope and Content note
Folder contains twelve original drawings and sixteen blueprints. Drawings include: plan of bathroom, elevations and sections
of an adobe wall, front elevations, bedroom elevations, floor plan, and foundation plan. Details documented in drawings include:
rafters, bookcases, fireplaces, grille work, furniture, outside grill, and circular stairs.
Camulos adobe
circa 1925
Scope and Contents note
Photograph of 1852 adobe house, possibly used as model for del Valle house.
Box 3, Folder 22
Photograph
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
One exterior black-and-white photographic print of the adobe.
Chaffrey, Andrew M. house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1939
Box 6, Folder 10
Presentation drawing
circa 1939
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing. Rendering depicts front perspective of house and is in color.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 20
Architectural drawings
1939
Scope and Content note
Eleven original architectural drawings in the form of details. Detail drawings include: cornice, window frames, front door
jamb, deck, railing, mantel, library, breakfast room, stair hall, second floor details, and door to breakfast room.
Chase, Wheeler house (Azusa, Calif.)
1936-1939
Box 2, Folder 5
Clipping
March 1939
Scope and Content note
Folder contains page 20 from
California Arts & Architecture featuring photographs and floor plans of the house.
Box 3, Folder 23
Photograph
1936
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Box 6, Folder 11
Oversize photograph
1936
Scope and Content note
One oversize exterior photograph of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 21
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Eleven original drawings that document: plot plan, bridge elevations, stair elevations, and details. Details include: living
room fireplace, windows, skirt for lavatory, doors, stairway and hall, dining room, and weather vane.
Clum, Woodworth house (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
1933
Box 3, Folder 24
Photographs and negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
One negative and twelve black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house. Interior photographs
document the recreation room, entrance hall, dining room, and library.
Box 6, Folder 12
Oversize photographs
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
23 black-and-white oversize photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 22
Architectural drawings
1933
Scope and Content note
Approximately 25 original drawings and one blueprint. Drawings document interior elevations, entrance steps plan, and details.
Details include: dressing table, weather vane, stair rail bracket, ceiling moulding, front door panel, garage door, library
mantel, entrance gate, living room bay, driveway gates, bedroom wall panels, library fireplace, and trusses.
Cobb, Irvin S. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1934-circa 1936
Box 2, Folder 6
"Yarn on the Cobb"
March 1936
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two copies of the entire March 1936 issue of
California Arts & Architecture featuring an article entitled "Yarn on the Cobb" about the Cobb house.
Box 3, Folder 25
Photographs
circa 1934
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Three exterior black-and-white photographic prints of the house.
Box 6, Folder 13
Oversize photographs and presentation drawing
circa 1934
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one color presentation drawing that is matted as well as two oversize photographic prints of the exterior
of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 23
Architectural drawings
1934
Scope and Content note
Thirteen original architectural drawings which document: plan of block finial, elevation of motor court wall, presentation
drawings of the interior and exterior of the house, floor plan, exterior wall elevations, and details. Detail drawings include:
gate latch, closet window grille, iron gate, and barbeque hood.
Cole, Clifford house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1926
Box 7, Folder 1
Oversize photographs
circa 1926
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Two oversize black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 190, FlatFile 24
Architectural drawings
circa 1926
Scope and Content note
Three original architectural drawings. Drawings document: interior elevations of library and details of the living room king
post.
Cotten, Joseph gateway
circa 1935
Drawer 189, FlatFile 25
Architectural drawing
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One original presentation drawing of an exterior gateway. Drawing is not dated.
Coupland house
circa 1939
Box 7, Folder 2
Presentation drawing
circa 1939
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing. Rendering is of a front perspective and is mounted on a board.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 26
Architectural drawings
1939
Scope and Content note
Nine original architectural drawings in the form of details. Details include: three pages of cornice work, living room mantel,
garage door, vent and frame, and bay window.
Cox, O. L. house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1935
Drawer 189, FlatFile 27
Architectural drawings
1935
Scope and Content note
Seven original architectural drawings. Drawings include: living room floor plan, elevations, door and window schedules, trim
of kitchen windows details, exterior door details, and moulding details.
Crabbe, Larry house (Pacific Palisades, Calif.)
circa 1940
Box 2, Folder 7
Clipping
circa 1940
Scope and Content note
Folder contains page 35 of
California Arts and Architecture, issue is unknown. Three exterior photographs and floor plans of the house are featured in the article.
Cromwell, Owen house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1939
Drawer 189, FlatFile 28
Architectural drawings
1939
Scope and Content note
Four original architectural drawings. Drawings document: louvre door elevations, mirror details, balcony rail details, and
newel details.
Cutter, Murray house
circa 1930-circa 1940
Box 7, Folder 3
Presentation drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one presentation drawing which is matted.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 29
Architectural drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing in the form of a reprographic copy.
Dalehurst house
circa 1930-circa 1950
Box 3, Folder 26
Photograph
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one black-and-white exterior photograph of the house.
Dann, N. R. house
1937-1938
Drawer 189, FlatFile 30
Architectural drawings
1937-1938
Scope and Content note
Seven original architectural drawings. Drawings document the following interior details: siding, living room fireplace, entrance
door, tile ledge at kitchen stove, living room stairs, jamb of dormer, and porch at main entrance.
Box 3, Folder 27
Photographs and negatives
1946
Scope and Content note
Twelve black-and-white photographs and eleven negatives which document the house and the surrounding grounds.
del Valle, Ignacio adobe replica (Pacific Palisades, Calif.)
circa 1928
Box 2, Folder 35
"Some of John Byers Houses"
October 1928
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire October 1928 issue of
The Architect and Engineer which contains an article entitled "Some of John Byers' Houses" which features four interior photographs of the house.
Box 3, Folder 28
Photograph
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
de Blassis, Raymon house (Victorville, Calif.)
1950
Drawer 189, FlatFile 31
Architectural drawing
1950
Scope and Content note
One drawing in the form of a reprographic copy. Drawing features floor plan and a front perspective rendering of the house
which was built on the Kemper Campbell ranch (Victorville, Calif.).
Donner, J. W. house (Fox Hills, Calif.)
1935
Drawer 189, FlatFile 32
Architectural drawings
1935
Scope and Content note
Three original architectural drawings. Drawings include: full size interior details, bracket details, and weather vane details.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 33
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Nine original architectural drawings. Drawings include: elevation of dressing table, interior elevations, water table details,
master bedroom mantel details, living room fireplace details, dormer details, entrance door details, newel details, and cornice
details.
Dye, John Town and Country School
circa 1930-circa 1940
Box 3, Folder 29
Photographs
circa 1930-circa 1940
Scope and Content note
Seven black-and-white photographic prints of the school during and after construction.
Edwards, Jackson house
1945
Drawer 189, FlatFile 34
Architectural drawing
1945
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing.
Ely house (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
1946
Drawer 189, FlatFile 35
Architectural drawing
1946
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing. Rendering is of a front perspective of the house.
Faherty, M. W. house
circa 1930-circa 1950
Drawer 189, FlatFile 36
Architectural drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing. Rendering is of a front perspective of the house.
Firthman, Jules house
circa 1930-circa 1945
Drawer 189, FlatFile 37
Architectural drawing
circa 1945
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing. Rendering is of a front perspective of the house. Title block on drawing reads "Proposed
Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Jules Firthman."
Flint, R. P. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1928
Drawer 189, FlatFile 38
Architectural drawings
1928
Scope and Content note
Five original architectural drawings in the form of details. Detail drawings include: newel at foot of stairs, living room
opening to porch, door from dining room to hall, moulding, and balcony.
Drawer 189, Folder 39
Architectural drawings
1934
Scope and Content note
Two architectural drawings of interior details. Details include: entry hall ceiling, shutters, grille in entry hall, railing,
entry door, and living room interior details.
Follen, Owen house (San Marino, Calif.)
1933-circa 1936
Box 3, Folder 30
Photographs and negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
Folder contains three negatives and nine black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 7, Folder 4
Oversize photographs
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
Three oversize black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house (two interior and one exterior).
Drawer 189, FlatFile 40
Architectural drawings
1933
Scope and Content note
38 architectural drawings primarily in the form of details. Drawings include: plot plan, exterior gate elevations, porch plan,
circular stairway plan. Detail drawings, the majority of which are full scale, include: entrance, fireplace, entrance door,
kitchen stove hood, balcony, shutter, dormer, railing, brick and iron work, grille, library, table legs, moulding, and ceiling.
French, L. H. house (Las Turas Lake, Calif.)
circa 1929
Box 2, Folder 8
Clipping
June 1930
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two pages taken from the June 1930 issue of
The Architect and Engineer featuring two exterior photographs and a floor plan of the house. Title of article is unknown.
Box 3, Folder 31
Photographs and negatives
circa 1929
creator:
Berne, Miles
creator:
Silvius, Paul T.
Scope and Content note
Fourteen negatives, twelve postcards featuring exterior photographs of the house, and fourteen photographic prints of the
interior and exterior of the house and surrounding grounds.
Box 7, Folder 5
Oversize photographs
circa 1929
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Two exterior oversize photographic prints of the house.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 41
Architectural drawing
1929
Scope and Content note
Folder contains five architectural drawings, three original color presentation drawings and two floor plans in the form of
reprographic copies.
Frisbie house
circa 1930-circa 1940
Drawer 189, FlatFile 42
Architectural drawing
circa 1930-circa 1940
Scope and Content note
One original full size detail drawing of the rear stair rail. Drawing is undated.
Fritschi, A. R. house
circa 1934
Box 3, Folder 32
Photographs and negatives
circa 1934
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
Two negatives and five black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 43
Architectural drawings
1934
Scope and Content note
Four original drawings and three blueprints. Drawings, all of which document details, include: cornice, post cap, fireplace,
doors, interior trim, stair newel posts, and casing.
Fuller, H. H. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1925
Box 3, Folder 33
Photographs
circa 1925
creator:
Craig, Margaret
Scope and Content note
Folder contains five black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Garbutt, (Ralph C.) Bernard house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1936
Box 4, Folder 1
Photographs
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Three black-and-white photographic prints which document the interior of the house, more specifically, the master bedroom,
living room, and studio.
Box 7, Folder 6
Oversize photographs
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Three oversize photographic prints of the interior of the house.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 44
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Four original architectural drawings which include: a presentation drawing, floor plan, full size detail of newel at base
of stairs, and full size details of exterior and interior trim.
Drawer 189, Folder 45
Architectural drawings
1933
Scope and Content note
25 original architectural drawings. Drawings include: presentation drawings, window box elevations, rail sections, interior
elevations, and details. Details documented through drawings include: living room bay, window book cases, flower boxes, weather
vane, living room mantel and chair rail, front door, finials, bedroom casing, and a circular transom.
Gilbert, W. I. house (Westwood, Calif.)
circa 1936
Box 2, Folder 9
Clipping
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two pages from an unknown architectural publication featuring interior and exterior photographs as well as
a floor plan of the house. Title and date of article is unknown.
Box 7, Folder 7
Oversize photographs
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
One photograph of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 46
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Flat file folder contains seven original architectural drawings. Drawings document interior elevations and details. Details
drawings include: stairs, garage doors, book case in glazed porch, still of front entrance door, mullion living room bay,
and book shelves in library.
Gilmore, A. F. adobe (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1947
Box 2, Folder 9
Clippings
1947-1949
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two copies of two articles which were clipped out of
The Los Angeles Times. Articles feature information and both interior and exterior photographs of the adobe as it stood in 1900 when it was originally
built and after the renovation executed by Byers in the 1940s.
Box 4, Folder 2
Photographs
circa 1947
Scope and Content note
One postcard and eleven black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the adobe and surrounding grounds.
Glass, S. J. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1937
Drawer 189, FlatFile 47
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Five architectural drawings. Drawings include: interior elevations, chimney cap details, library and living room interior
details, and door and wood drop details.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 48
Architectural drawing
1941
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawings which features floor plans as well as a presentation drawing. Rendering is dated October
17, 1941, location of house is unknown.
Goodrich, Roy house (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
circa 1927
Box 4, Folder 3
Photographs and a negative
circa 1927
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
One negative and ten black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 7, Folder 8
Oversize photograph
circa 1927
creator:
Berne, Miles
Scope and Content note
One oversize photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 49
Architectural drawings
1927
Scope and Content note
Twelve original drawings in the form of details with the exception of two color presentation drawings of front and rear elevations
as well as an elevation drawing of the stair case. Details include: stairs, fireplace, entrance, carved panels used on top
of newels, garage doors, carved stone over fireplaces, bank of windows, and corbel.
Box 4, Folder 4
Photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the interior of the house.
Gorham, Mrs. H. M. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1922-1925
Box 2, Folder 16
"A Revival of Adobe Buildings"
April 1922
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1922 issue of
The Architect & Engineer that contains an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings" featuring an exterior photograph of the house on page 48.
Box 2, Folder 41
Article from The Architect and Engineer
May 1925
Scope and Content note
Folder contains pages 103 through 106 from
The Architect and Engineer May 1925 issue featuring an interior photograph of the studio.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 50
Architectural drawings
circa 1923
Scope and Content note
One architectural drawing which features the first and second floor plans of the house.
Gregg, Dean B. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1928
Box 2, Folder 35
"Some of John Byers' Houses"
October 1928
Scope and Content
Folder consists of the entire October 1928 issue of
The Architect and Engineer containing an article entitled "Some of John Byers' Houses" featuring an exterior photograph and first and second floor plans
of the house.
Box 4, Folder 5
Photograph
circa 1928
creator:
Wright, Florence
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Gross, Richard M. house (Bel Air, Calif.)
1937-circa 1938
Box 7, Folder 9
Oversize photograph
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
One oversize photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 189, FlatFile 51
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Fourteen original architectural drawings. Drawings document the following details: mantel, window frame, garage, den, cornice
work, stair railings, iron work, and main entrance door.
Hall, John Dye entrance gate
1948
Drawer 188, FlatFile 52
Architectural drawing
1948
Scope and Content note
One original elevation drawing of a gate, rendering also features gate details. This project could possibly be related to
the John Dye Town and Country School project.
Halliday, John house remodel (Pacific Palisades, Calif.)
1938
Drawer 188, FlatFile 53
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Three original architectural drawings. Drawings include: library interior elevations, cornice details, column details for
library, and trim and moulding details .
Hamilton, Neil house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1931-circa 1938
Box 2, Folder 11
"Rejuvenating Old Ranch Houses"
January 1938
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire January 1938 issue of
Arts & Decoration containing an article entitled "Rejuvenating Old Ranch Houses" featuring information as well as four exterior and three interior
photographs of the house.
Box 2, Folder 12
Clippings
circa 1931-circa 1934
Scope and Content note
Clippings of articles which featured floor plans as well as interior and exterior photographs of the house. Publications from
which clipping came include:
Home & Field and
The Architectural Record.
Box 4, Folder 6
Photographs and negatives
circa 1933
creator:
Ball, Russell
creator:
Smith, Nancy
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two negatives and 22 black-and-white interior and exterior photographic prints of the house. As well as three
small floor plans (one for each floor of the house) in the form of reprographic copies.
Box 7, Folder 10
Oversize photographs
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
Seven oversize photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 54
Architectural drawings
1931
Scope and Content note
29 original architectural drawings. Drawings include: color presentation drawing of the bath house, longitudinal elevations,
roof plan and elevations, living rooom interior elevations (west and east), plot plan, entrance hall elevations (east and
south), plinth casing details, moulding details, interior library elevations, elevations of basement mantel, and landscape
details.
Hanford, Mrs. William house
circa 1932
Drawer 188, FlatFile 55
Architectural drawings
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing. Date of drawing and location of house is unknown.
Harris, F. E. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1946
Box 2, Folder 13
Clipping
October 13, 1946
Scope and Content note
Folder contains cover page of the
Los Angeles Times Home Magazine which features an exterior photographic of the house on the cover.
Box 4, Folder 7
Photographs
circa 1946
Scope and Content note
Two black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Box 7, Folder 11
Oversize photographs
circa 1946
Scope and Content note
Two oversize black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Harrison, Cleves house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1937
Drawer 188, FlatFile 56
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Flat file folder contains eight original architectural drawings as well as 17 blueprints. Drawings document: interior beam
details, library and dinning room interior details, bookcase details, lattice fence details, full size door details, living
room mantel details, chimney top details, section drawings of front gate, plan of fore court, barbeque plan, master bedroom
interior elevations, powder room details, and entrance details. Among plans there are some duplicates and many of the blueprints
are annotated.
Harwood Speculative houses
circa 1936
Box 4, Folder 8
Photographs
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Eleven black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Box 7, Folder 12
Oversize photographs
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Four oversize black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 57
Architectural drawing
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
One original full scale detail drawing of a porch seat.
Hasbrouck, Mrs. Ann house (Brentwood, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 4, Folder 9
Photograph
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One exterior photographic print of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 58
Architectural drawing
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing.
Hastings, Howard house
1937-1938
Drawer 188, FlatFile 29
Architectural drawings
1937-1938
Scope and Content note
Four original architectural drawings. Drawings include: siding details, cornice details, front entrance details and elevations,
and bay window details.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 60
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Ten original architectural drawings. Drawings include: chimney details, stair hall details and elevations, living room mantel
details, door details, glazed porch door details, and stair railing details.
Herbert, W. P. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1928
Box 2, Folder 35
"Some of John Byers' Houses"
October 1928
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire October 1928 issue of the
The Architect and Engineer containing an article entitled "Some of John Byers' Houses" featuring an exterior photograph as well as a floor plan of the
house.
Box 4, Folder 10
Photograph
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
One exterior photograph of the house.
Box 2, Folder 14
Letter and photographs
circa 1950
Scope and Content note
A letter from Ruth and Harcourt Hervy to John Byers about how much they love their house he built for them. Letter includes
twelve color photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house, some photographs annotated on verso.
Herzberg, Mr. Louis house (Glendale, Calif.)
1934-1938
Drawer 188, FlatFile 61
Architectural drawings and specifications
1934
Scope and Content note
Flat file folder contains specifications, seven original drawings, and six blueprints. Drawings include: siding details, revised
garage elevations, trim details, stair railing details, cornice details, dormer details, living room interior details and
elevations, foundation plan, first and second floor plan, exterior elevations (north, west, east, and south), and interior
elevations.
Hoffman, Charles house remodel
circa 1935
Drawer 188, FlatFile 62
Architectural drawing
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing.
Holwodell house
circa 1925
Box 4, Folder 11
Photographs
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Nine black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house and the surrounding grounds.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 63
Architectural drawing
December 11, 1933
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawing in the form of a section of the living room.
Ilsley, Philip house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1937-1946
Box 2, Folder 15
Clippings
1938-1946
Scope and Content note
Folder contains clippings taken from the following architectural publications
California Arts & Architecture,
Pictoral California, and the
Los Angeles Times, regarding the house. Articles feature interior and exterior photographs of the house as well as floor plans.
Box 4, Folder 12
Photographs
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
Fourteen black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 64
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Fifteen original architectural drawings, primarily in the form of details. Drawings include: stair rail elevations and details,
front door details, trim details, tile design details, front entrance details, chimney top details, entrance canopy details,
interior library details, and east interior elevations of library.
Ingersol, Randolph house
1950
Drawer 188, FlatFile 64
Architectural drawing
1950
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing. Rendering is of the front elevation of the house.
Irvine, Mrs. Jean (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1921-1922
Box 2, Folder 16
"A Revival of Adobe Buildings"
April 1922
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1922 issue of
The Architect & Engineer which contains an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings" featuring an exterior photograph of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 66
Architectural drawing
1921
Scope and Content
Seven blueprints, drawings include: exterior elevations, sections, basement plan, and first floor plan.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 67
Architectural drawing
1936
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawing. Drawing documents: chimney details and interior library elevations.
Ivilder, Paul house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1925-circa 1940
Drawer 188, FlatFile 68
Architectural drawings
circa 1925-circa 1940
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings which document a plot plan as well as details for lower floor hall seat.
Johnson, Harry house (Brentwood, Calif.)
circa 1919
Box 2, Folder 16
"A Revival of Adobe Buildings"
April 1922
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1922 issue of
The Architect & Engineer which contains an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings" featuring an exterior photograph of the house.
Box 4, Folder 13
Photographs and negatives
circa 1919
Scope and Content note
Four negatives and 20 black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 7, Folder 13
Oversize photographs
circa 1919
Scope and Content note
Four black-and-white oversize photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 69
Architectural drawing
1919
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawing which documents interior trim and cornice details.
Jones, Dick house (Van Nuys, Calif.)
circa 1936
Box 2, Folder 17
Clipping
January 1939
Scope and Content note
Folder contains page 22 from
California Arts & Architecture featuring text, interior, and exterior photographs of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 70
Architectural drawing
circa 1936
Scope and Contents note
One original architectural drawing featuring interior details. Details include: door jamb, door frame, and cornice work.
Karshner, Rolla G. house (Bel Air, Calif.)
1935-circa 1937
Box 2, Folder 18
Clipping
March 1938
Scope and Content note
Folder contains page 247 of
The Architectural Record's March 1938 issue featuring exterior photographs and floor plans of the house.
Box 4, Folder 14
Photographs and slide
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one color Kodachrome slide of the interior of the house and seven black-and-white interior and exterior photographic
prints of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 71
Architectural drawings
1935-1936
Scope and Content note
Fifteen original architectural drawings. Drawings include: library fireplace details; living room interior details and elevations;
driveway bridge sections, plan, and elevations; library interior details and elevations; window frame details; trim details;
and chair rail details.
Kenaston, Jack house (Palm Springs, Calif.)
circa 1930
Box 4, Folder 15
Photographs
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Folder contains four black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Box 7, Folder 14
Oversize photographs
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One oversize photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Kenaston, Robert house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1933
Drawer 188, FlatFile 72
Architectural drawings
1933
Scope and Content note
Flat file folder contains one original color presentation drawing and eight blueprints. Blueprints include: plot plan, foundation
plan, first and second floor plans, exterior elevations, and interior elevations.
Kenaston, William house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1936-1937
Drawer 188, FlatFile 73
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Seven blueprints and thirteen original architectural drawings. Drawings include: foundation plan, floor plans, interior and
exterior elevations, and interior details.
Kerr, J. Derry house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1930-circa 1935
Box 2, Folder 19
Clippings
1932-1936
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two pages taken from
Architecture (June 1936) and
The Architectural Record (November 1932). Pages of architectural publications feature text, exterior photographs of the house, as well as floor plans.
Box 4, Folder 16
Photographs and negatives
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Two negatives and six black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 7, Folder 15
Oversize photographs
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Two oversize photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 74
Architectural drawings
1930
Scope and Content note
Seven original architectural drawings. Drawings include: bedroom interior elevations and details, plaster details for garage,
french door sections, dining room panel details, fireplace details, and plan of stair well.
Kiefaber, Mrs. J. Frank house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1938
Drawer 188, FlatFile 75
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Seven original architectural drawings documenting interior details.
King, Victor D. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1938-circa 1940
Box 4, Folder 17
Photographs
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
Two black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior.
Box 7, Folder 16
Oversize photographs
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
One oversize photograph of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 76
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Nine original architectural drawings. Drawings document: plot and roof plan, foundation plan, floor plans, exterior and interior
elevations, and interior details.
Kirk, R. G. house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1927-circa 1929
Box 8, Folder 1
Oversize photograph
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
One oversize photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 77
Architectural drawings
1927
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings which document: dining room panels and cases as well as stair case details.
Kirkpatrick house (Apple Valley, Calif.)
circa 1931
Drawer 188, FlatFile 77
Architectural drawing
circa 1931
Scope and Contents note
One architectural drawing of exterior gate details.
Kosky, A. W. house
circa 1930
Box 8, Folder 2
Presentation drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing of the house.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 77
Architectural drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One architectural drawing of pergola details.
Lang Transportation Company building
circa 1930-circa 1940
Drawer 188, FlatFile 80
Architectural drawing
circa 1930-circa 1940
Scope and Contents note
Two original color presentation drawings of two different design schemes.
Drawer 188, FlatFile 81
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Ten original architectural drawings documenting details, many of which are full scale. Details include: incinerator, wine
room, windows, exterior and interior cornice work, living room, and stair hall.
Laue, Fredrick restaurant
circa 1932
Drawer 188, FlatFile 82
Architectural drawings
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
Two original color presentation drawings of the proposed restaurant. Location and date of building is unknown.
Lawson, I. N. house (San Diego, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 4, Folder 18
Photographs and negative
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One negative and two exterior photographs of the house.
Levingood, H. W. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1928
Box 8, Folder 4
Oversize photographs
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
Two oversize exterior photographs of the house.
Lewis, H. W. house (Pasadena, Calif.)
circa 1936
Box 2, Folder 20
Clipping
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
One page taken from
California Arts & Architecture featuring text, interior and exterior photographs of the house as well as floor plans. Year of publication is unknown.
Box 4, Folder 19
Photograph
circa 1936
Scope and Content
One exterior photograph of the house.
Lewis, Lockwood Misses house (Pasadena, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 8, Folder 5
Oversize photograph
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One oversize exterior photograph of the house.
Linné, Hans house
circa 1935
Drawer 188, FlatFile 83
Architectural drawing
circa 1935
Scope and Contents note
One presentation drawing in the form of reprographic copy. Rendering is of a front perspective of the house.
Lovett, Mrs. E. J. house
1936
Drawer 188, FlatFile 84
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Contents note
Three original architectural drawings which document: front elevation as well as first and second floor plans.
MacBennell, Mrs. Mary house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1922
Box 2, Folder 16
"A Revival of the Adobe Building"
April 1922
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1922 issue of
The Architect & Engineer which contains an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings" featuring an exterior photograph of the house.
Box 4, Folder 20
Photographs
circa 1922
Scope and Content
Two black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Mannierre house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1938-1939
Drawer 187, FlatFile 85
Architectural drawings
1938-1939
Scope and Content note
Nine original architectural drawings. Drawings document: library desk elevations and details, stair details, cornice details,
fire place details, door frame details, and entrance details.
Martin, Hugh B. house (Mandeville Canyon, Calif.)
1938-1946
Box 2, Folder 21
Clipping
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one page from an unknown architectural publication which features text, photographs, and a floor plan of the
house.
Box 8, Folder 6
Oversize photograph
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
One oversize photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 86
Architectural drawings
1938-1946
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing in the form of a reprographic copy and nine original drawings. Drawings document: exterior gate elevations,
stable door elevations, interior elevations, cornice details, window frame details, and door details.
McCarthy, E. Avery house (Hidden Valley, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 4, Folder 21
Photographs
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
Two exterior photographic prints of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 87
Architectural drawing
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing of the corral on the property of the house.
McCrea, Joel house (Moorpark, Calif.)
1933-circa 1937
Box 2, Folder 22
Clipping
October 1935
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two pages from the October 1935 issue of
The Architectural Forum featuring exterior photographs, a construction outline, and floor plan of the house.
Box 4, Folder 22
Photographs
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
Twelve black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 8, Folder 7
Oversize photographs
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
Two oversize exterior photographic prints of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 88
Architectural drawings
1933-1937
Scope and Content note
Four original architectural drawings. Drawing document: door details, bedroom moulding details, as well as living room fireplace
elevations and details.
McCrea, T. P. house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1928-circa1933
Box 4, Folder 23
Photographs and postcards
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Five postcards and nine black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 8, Folder 8
Oversize photographs
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Two oversize photographic prints of the exterior and interior of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 89
Architectural drawings
1928
Scope and Content note
Eight original architectural drawings. Drawings document: stairway details and elevations, living room mantel details, front
door details, entrance porch details, interior elevations, details for carved shields on mantel, and terrace window details.
McKey, Mrs. William D. two houses (Hermosa Beach, Calif.)
1928
Drawer 187, FlatFile 89B
Architectural drawings
1928
Scope and Content note
Ten architectural drawings in the form of blueprints. Drawings document: foundation and roof plans, elevations, and interior
details.
McLaughlin house
circa 1927
Drawer 187, FlatFile 90
Architectural drawing
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing. Rendering is of a front perspective of the house.
Medical building (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 12, Folder 23
Architectural drawings
circa 1935
Scope and Contents note
Two architectural drawings, one floor plan (pencil on paper), and one reprographic copy of floor plan of an unidentifed medical
building.
Merritt, Edward house (Brentwood, Calif.)
circa 1928
Box 2, Folder 24
"Mediterranean House in California"
April 1928
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of entire April 1928 issue of
Arts & Decoration which contains an article entitled "Mediterranean House in California" featuring information about and four exterior photographs
of the house.
Box 4, Folder 24
Photograph
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
One exterior photographic print of the house.
Box 8, Folder 9
Oversize photographs
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
Two oversize photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Miles, Euclid J. Memorial Hall (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1928
Box 4, Folder 25
Photographs
circa 1926
Scope and Content note
Two black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the hall.
Box 8, Folder 10
Oversize photograph
circa 1926
Scope and Content note
One oversize photographic print of the exterior of the hall.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 91
Architectural drawing
1928
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing in the form of a reprographic copy.
Monk, Mrs. Margaret house (Pacific Palisades, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 4, Folder 26
Photograph
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One exterior photograph of the house.
Moore, Raymond C. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1937
Box 4, Folder 27
Photograph
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
One exterior photograph of the house.
Box 8, Folder 11
Oversize photographs
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
Two oversize photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Mulford, Edmund D. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1941
Drawer 187, FlatFile 92
Architectural drawings
1941
Scope and Content note
Seven architectural drawings in the form of blueprints. Drawings document: interior and exterior elevations, details of interior
shelving, and window frame details.
Muller, A. V. house (San Luis Obispo, Calif.)
circa 1940
Drawer 187, FlatFile 93
Architectural drawings
circa 1940
Scope and Content note
Eight original architectural drawings. Drawings include: plot plan, foundation and garage plan, first floor plan, interior
and exterior elevations, and interior details.
Murray, J. B. house (Brentwood, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 4, Folder 28
Photographs
circa 1935
Scope and Contents note
Two interior photographs of the house, documenting the living room and den.
Neblett, Richard B. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1944
Box 2, Folder 25
"How Young Folks Manage...After the First Long Pull"
May 1944
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire May 1944 issue of
House Beautiful which contains an article entitled "How Young Folks Manage...After the First Long Pull" featuring interior and exterior photographs,
floor plans, and information about the Neblett couple and their home.
Netcher, Townsend house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1928-circa 1930
Box 2, Folder 26
"Beach Houses Along the Pacific"
March 1930
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire March 1930 issue of
California Arts & Architecture containing an article entitled "Beach Houses Along the Pacific" featuring interior and exterior photographs of the house
as well as floor plans.
Box 4, Folder 29
Photographs and postcard
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
One postcard made from a reprographic copy of a presentation drawing as well as eight black-and-white photographic prints
of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 94
Architectural drawings
1928
Scope and Content note
Four original architectural drawings. Drawings document: door details, living room fireplace details, and dining room fireplace
details.
New Orleans house
circa 1938
Box 2, Folder 27
"Luxury Houses Around $6,000"
April 1938
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of two copies of the April 1938 issue of
Arts & Decoration containing an article entitled "Luxury Houses Around $6,000" featuring a floor plan, exterior and interior photographs of
the house.
Box 4, Folder 30
Photographs
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
Six black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house. House was built for the California House
and Garden exhibition.
Box 8, Folder 12
Oversize photograph
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
One oversize photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Nolan, Julian St. John house (Palm Springs, Calif.)
circa 1933-1938
Box 2, Folder 28
Clippings
1933-1938
Scope and Content note
Clippings from
California Arts & Architecture (February 1938) and
House and Garden (May 1933) regarding the Nolan house, featuring floor plans, interior and exterior photographs.
Box 4, Folder 31
Photographs
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
Thirteen black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 95
Architectural drawing
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawing which documents elevations and full scale details of the living room fireplace.
Oliver, Harry house (Culver City, Calif.)
circa 1930
Box 4, Folder 32
Photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One exterior photograph of the house.
Parkford house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1939
Drawer 187, FlatFile 96
Architectural drawings
1939
Scope and Content note
Eleven original architectural drawings. Drawings include: beam and plaster details, stair and chimney top details, window
frame details, living room interior details, library details, and owner's room details .
Pavetti house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1940
Drawer 187, FlatFile 97
Architectural drawing
1940
Scope and Content note
One original drawing documenting newel details.
Pavlecka, V. H. house (Pacific Palisades, Calif.)
1938
Drawer 187, FlatFile 98
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Seven original architectural drawings. Drawings include: kitchen details (window, seat, and desk), plot plan and details,
foundation and floor plans, interior and exterior elevations.
Peabody house (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
circa 1930
Box 4, Folder 33
Photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Peck, Curtis house (San Fernando Valley, Calif.)
circa 1946
Box 2, Folder 29
"The best living on earth is your own house with a private garden"
January 1946
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of entire January 1946 issue
House Beautiful containing an article entitled "The best living on earth is your own house with a private garden" featuring interior and
exterior photographs, floor plans, and information about the house.
Box 4, Folder 34
Photographs
circa 1946
Scope and Content note
Four black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Pike, June Braun house
circa 1928
Drawer 187, FlatFile 99
Architectural drawing
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 100
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings that take the form of a color presentation drawing and floor plan of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 102
Architectural drawings
1940
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings. Drawings document: door trim details and bay window details.
Reilly, Edward house
1946
Drawer 187, FlatFile 103
Architectural drawing
1946
Scope and Content note
One blueprint of a preliminary floor plan.
Robbins, Hunter house (Flintridge, Calif.)
1931-circa 1932
Box 2, Folder 30
Clipping
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
Folder contains page 96 from an architectural publication featuring exterior photographs of the house and garden. Name and
date of the publication is not present on page, and thus is unknown.
Box 4, Folder 35
Photographs
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
Ten black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 8, Folder 13
Oversize photographs
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
Three oversize exterior photographs of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 104
Architectural drawing
1931
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawing of a door detail for the garage and kitchen of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 105
Architectural drawings
1937-1938
Scope and Content note
Seven original architectural drawings. Drawings include: interior details and full scale details for two different weather
vane designs.
Root, Wells house
circa 1936
Drawer 187, FlatFile 106
Architectural drawing
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing of the house.
Rosenblum, Dr. D. H. house
circa 1930
Box 8, Folder 14
Presentation drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing, rendering is of the interior of the bar.
Rosson, Arthur house (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
circa 1921-circa 1925
"A Revival of Adobe Buildings"
April 1922
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1922 issue of
The Architect & Engineer which contains an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings" featuring an exterior photograph of the house.
Box 4, Folder 36
Photographs
circa 1922
Scope and Content note
Six black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Rosson, Harold house
circa 1925
Box 4, Folder 37
Photographs
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Four exterior photographs of the house.
Santa Monica Community Theatre Guild building (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1925
Drawer 187, FlatFile 108
Architectural drawing
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing in the form of a reprographic copy.
Schleicher, B. F. house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1927-circa 1929
Box 2, Folder 31
Clipping
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
Folder contains page 97 from an architectural publication featuring exterior photographs of the house. The name and date of
the publication is not present on the page and is thus unknown.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 109
Architectural drawings
1927
Scope and Content note
20 architectural drawings in the form of blueprints. Drawings document: details, interior and exterior elevations, sections,
and a roof plan.
Schuster house (Malibu, Calif.)
1934
Drawer 187, FlatFile 110
Architectural drawing
1934
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawing featuring stair details.
Box 8, Folder 15
Presentation board
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing of an exterior gate for the residence.
Shakeman, A. L. house (Encino, Calif.)
1938-circa 1939
Box 8, Folder 16
Oversize photographs
circa 1938
Scope and Content note
Two oversize exterior photographs of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 112
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Ten original architectural drawings. Drawings document: barbeque details, window details, exterior gate details, playroom
elevations and details, livingroom elevations and details, stair details and elevations, and den elevations and details.
Sheriffs house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1928
Box 2, Folder 32
Holiday card
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
Folder contains a holiday card from the Sheriffs family. Card is not dated, but features a picture of their house designed
by Byers on the front.
Box 5, Folder 1
Photographs and negatives
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
Two negatives and two photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 113
Architectural drawing
circa 1928
Scope and Content note
One original presentation drawing of the interior of the house.
Sherman, Pierce house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1937-circa 1940
Box 5, Folder 2
Photographs and negatives
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
Two negatives and one photographic print of the interior of the house.
Box 8, Folder 17
Oversize photographs
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
Three oversize photographs of the house (one interior and two exterior).
Drawer 187, FlatFile 114
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Three original architectural drawings. Drawings include: revised details for children's room, window details, and door details.
Drawer 187, FlatFile 115
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings in the form of first and second floor plans.
Simpson, Gordon house remodel
circa 1930
Drawer 186, FlatFile 116
Architectural drawings
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing. Title block on drawing reads, "Proposed alteration of the Gordon Simpson residence."
Smith lodge (Vancouver, British Columbia)
circa 1930
Box 5, Folder 3
Photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the lodge.
Smith, S. R. house (Vancouver, British Columbia)
1932-circa 1934
Box 2, Folder 36
"Suiting the Building to the Site"
April 1934
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1934 issue of
California Arts & Architecture which contains an article entitled "Suiting the Building to the Site" featuring photographs, floors plans, and information
on the house.
Box 5, Folder 4
Photographs
circa 1934
Scope and Cotent note
27 black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house
Box 8, Folder 18
Oversize photographs
circa 1934
Scope and Content note
Five oversize exterior photographs of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 117
Architectural drawings
1932
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings. Drawings document: first and second floor plans as well as stair elevations and details.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 118
Architectural drawings
1941
Scope and Content note
Eight original architectural drawings in the form of details. Drawings include: dressing table details, window panel details,
door grille details, stair details and elevations, living room mantel details, and library details.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 119
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Six original architectural drawings. Drawings include: stairway elevations and details, cupboard details, chimney details,
details for finial on top of stables, and dining room cornice details.
Stallings, Lawrence house
circa 1925
Box 9, Folder 1
Oversize photographs
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Three oversize photographic prints (one interior and two exterior) of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 120
Architectural drawing
1945
Scope and Content note
One architectural drawing featuring stair hall details.
Stedman, William house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1935-1936
Drawer 186, FlatFile 121
Architectural drawings
1935-1936
Scope and Contents note
25 original architectural drawings. Drawings include: pergola and bath details, brick terrace and pool plan, gate details
and elevations, balcony rail elevations, interior details, and living room interior elevations.
Stevenson house (Hollywood, Calif.)
circa 1922
Box 2, Folder 16
"A Revival of Adobe Buildings"
April 1922
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1922 issue of
The Architect & Engineer which contains an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings" featuring an exterior photograph of the house during construction.
Box 5, Folder 5
Photographs
circa 1922
Scope and Content note
Two exterior photographs of the house.
Stewart, Robert G. house (Hidden Valley, Calif.)
circa 1930
Box 5, Folder 6
Photographs
circa 1930
Scope and Contents note
16 black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house and its surrounding grounds.
Oversize photographs
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Five oversize photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Architectural drawings
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing of the house.
Sunday, William A. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1936
Drawer 186, FlatFile 123
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Five original architectural drawings. Drawings include: kitchen stove elevations and plan, interior details, and exterior
details.
Sutherland, Ross house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1938
Drawer 186, FlatFile 124
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content
Ten original architectural drawings. Drawings include: cornice details, living room fireplace details, window and door details,
entrance details, chimney cap details, library details and elevations, and stair hall details and elevations.
Tashman, Lilian house (Malibu, Calif.)
circa 1930
Box 5, Folder 7
Photograph and negative
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One negative and one photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Taylor, John S. house
1937
Drawer 186, FlatFile 125
Architectural drawings
1937
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings. Drawings include: living room interior elevations and exterior details.
Temple, George F. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1936-circa 1938
Box 2, Folder 33
Clippings
1936-1938
Scope and Content note
Two clippings from two different architectural publications (one unknown and one from
House Beautiful) featuring exterior and interior photographs and text regarding the house. Photographs document Shirley Temple's bedroom,
the living room, and exterior photographs of the front of the house and the garden.
Box 5, Folder 8
Photographs and negatives
circa 1936
Scope and Content
Three negatives and twelve photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house, including one portrait of Shirley
Temple.
Box 9, Folder 3-4
Oversize photographs and presentation drawing
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
One color presentation drawing of a playhouse, four oversize photographic prints of the exterior of the house, and three oversize
photographs of the pool house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 126
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Contents note
25 original architectural drawings. Drawings include: elevation of entrance gates, sketch plan of playhouse, powder room details,
interior elevations, details of bar in library, stairway details, ceiling details, dinning room trim details, sections, full
scale drawing of weather vane, and newel details.
Temple, S. A. house
circa 1930
Drawer 186, FlatFile 127
Architectural drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One original color presentation drawing.
Templeton, George house (Brentwood, Calif.)
1935-1936
Drawer 186, FlatFile 128
Architectural drawings
1935-1936
Scope and Content note
Seven original architectural drawings. Drawings include: door details, library details, living room details, and bay window
details.
Thalberg, Irving house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1931-1935
Box 2, Folder 34
Clippings and articles
1933-1934
Scope and Content note
Folder contains clippings and entire issues of the following architectural publications:
House Beautiful,
The Architectural Forum, and
House and Garden, all of which feature interior and exterior photographs, floor plans, and information on the house.
Box 5, Folder 9
Photographs and negatives
circa 1931
Scope and Content note
Two negatives and five black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 129
Architectural drawings
1931
Scope and Content note
28 original architectural drawings. Drawings include: two presentation drawings, tile floor details, door and paneling details,
grille details, ceiling details, and fireplace details.
Thompson house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1930
Box 5, Folder 10
Photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the interior of the house.
Tiers, Alexander H. house
circa 1936
Drawer 186, FlatFile 130
Architectural drawings
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Two original color presentation drawings, one of the house (front perspective) and one of the garage building. Both drawings
are undated.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 131
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Four original architectural drawings. Drawings document: proposed gates (outlining nine different schemes), gate elevations,
door details, and sun room interior elevations and details.
Tuttle, Harold house (Hidden Valley, Calif.)
1927-1938
Box 2, Folder 35
"Some of John Byers' Houses"
October 1928
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire October 1928 issue of the
The Architect and Engineer containing an article entitled "Some of John Byers' Houses" featuring an exterior photograph of the wind mill.
Box 2, Folder 36
Clipping
May 8, 1938
Scope and Content note
Folder contains one page taken from the May 8, 1938 issue of
The Los Angeles Times featuring interior and exterior photographs of the house.
Box 5, Folder 11
Photographs
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
16 black-and-white photographic prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 9, Folder 5
Oversize photographs
circa 1927
Scope and Content note
Two oversize photographs of the exterior of the house.
Unitarian Church of Santa Monica (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1930
Box 9, Folder 6
Oversize photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One oversize photograph print of the exterior of the church.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 132
Architectural drawings
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
Two original color presentation drawings, each depicting a different design scheme. Both drawings are undated.
Valli, Virginia house (Beverly Hills, Calif.)
circa 1935
Box 5, Folder 12
Photograph
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Box 2, Folder 37
Holiday card
circa 1940
Scope and Contents note
Folder contains a holiday card from the Veiller family to John Byers. Card features an exterior photograph of the house on
the front of the card, and is undated.
Vesy, C. E. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
circa 1933-1936
Box 2, Folder 38
Clipping
August 1936
Scope and Content note
Folder contains three copies of page 48 from the August 1936 issue of
American Architect and Architecture. Page features exterior photographs as well as floor plans of the house.
Box 5, Folder 13
Photographs and negatives
circa 1934
Scope and Content note
Two negatives and seven black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 133
Architectural drawings
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
Five original architectural drawings. Drawings include: moulding details, living room elevations and details, and ceiling
details.
Von Winning house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1933
Drawer 186, FlatFile 134
Architectural drawing
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
One original presentation drawing of the house and garage. Drawing is undated.
Box 5, Folder 14
Photographs
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
Two black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Wallace, Morgan house (Hollywood, Calif.)
circa 1933
Box 5, Folder 15
Photograph
circa 1933
Scope and Content note
One interior photograph of the house.
Wanger, Walter house (Holmby Hills, Calif.)
circa 1936-circa 1938
Box 5, Folder 16
Photographs
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Fourteen black-and-white photograph prints of the interior and exterior of the house.
Box 5, Folder 16
Oversize photographs
circa 1936
Scope and Content note
Three oversize exterior photographs of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 135
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
53 original architectural drawings. Drawings include: one color presentation drawings (front perspective), door details, ceiling
details, carved medallion details, lavatory elevations, core reflector details, library plan, bedroom interior elevations,
second floor plan, gate elevations, floor pattern details, wine rack details, and stairway details.
Washburn, R. A. house
1928
Drawer 186, FlatFile 143
Architectural Drawings
1928
Scope and Contents note
1 original drawing: plan for two benches.
Box 2, Folder 35
"Some of John Byers' Houses"
October 1928
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire October 1928 issue of
The Architect and Engineer which contains an article entitled "Some of John Byers' Houses" which features one exterior photograph and information about
the house.
Waterbury house
circa 1930
Box 9, Folder 9
Presentation board
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing of garden elevations. Drawing mounted on board and is not dated.
Whaling Station (Monterey, Calif.)
circa 1940
Language of Material:
English
Architectural drawings
Scope and Content note
Folder contains two drawings; one color perspective and one elevation.
Whittier, Paul house (Balboa Beach, Calif.)
1933-circa 1935
Box 5, Folder 17
Photographs
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
Two photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 136
Architectural drawings
1933
Scope and Content note
Three original architectural drawings. Drawings include: fireplace details as well as window and door details.
Whittier, Paul house (Bel Air, Calif.)
1935-circa 1938
Box 2, Folder 39
"An English Farmhouse in Los Angeles, California"
December 1935
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire December 1935 issue of
California Arts & Architecture containing an article entitled "An English Farmhouse in Los Angeles, California" featuring interior and exterior photographs,
as well as information on the house.
Box 9, Folder 10
Oversize photographs
circa 1935
Scope and Content note
Two oversize photographs of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 137
Architectural drawings
1935
Scope and Content note
41 original architectural drawings. Drawings include: stair rail details, mantel details, driveway gate elevations and details,
door details, library fireplace elevations and details, gutter brace details, ceiling details, window details, exterior fence
details, garage door elevations, flower sink details, bar elevations and details, and full scale details of the weather vane.
Williams, R. A. house
1922
Box 2, Folder 16
"A Revival of Adobe Buildings"
April 1922
Scope and Content note
Folder consists of the entire April 1922 issue of
The Architect & Engineer which contains an article entitled "A Revival of Adobe Buildings" featuring an exterior photograph of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 138
Architectural drawings
circa 1936
Scope and Contents note
Two original architectural drawings. Drawings document living room mantel details as well as stair details. Drawings are undated.
Box 5, Folder 18
Photograph
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Box 9, Folder 11
Presentation drawing
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One presentation drawing of a barn-like structure.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 39
Sketch
circa 1930
Scope and Content note
One original architectural drawing in the form of a sketch for an exterior gate for the house.
Winston house remodel
1938
Drawer 186, FlatFile 140
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Two original architectural drawings. Drawings document two different floor plan schemes.
Box 9, Folder 12
Oversize photograph
circa 1932
Scope and Content note
One oversize black-and-white photographic print of the exterior of the house.
Wright, William house
1938
Drawer 186, FlatFile 141
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Content note
Five original architectural drawings. Drawings include: stair newel details, gate elevations and details, and lamp and mailbox
elevations and details.
Young, Gerald C. house (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1936-circa 1937
Box 2, Folder 40
Clippings
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
Folder contains three copies of the page 36 taken from an unknown architectural publication. Page features exterior photographs,
a floor plan, and information on the house.
Box 5, Folder 19
Photographs and negatives
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
Two negatives and two black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Box 9, Folder 13
Oversize photographs
circa 1937
Scope and Content note
Four oversize photographs of the exterior of the house.
Drawer 186, FlatFile 142
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Content note
Ten original architectural drawings. Drawings include: barbeque elevations and details, living room elevations and details,
gate elevations and details, dressing table details, kitchen tile details, and interior door details.
Zimmers, Mrs. E. W. house (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1924-1925
Box 2, Folder 41
Article from
The Architect and Engineer
May 1925
Scope and Content note
Folder contains pages 103 through 106 from
The Architect and Engineer May 1925 issue featuring an exterior photograph of the house. Title of article from which pages came is unknown.
Box 5, Folder 20
Photographs
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
Four black-and-white photographic prints of the exterior of the house.
Box 9, Folder 14
Oversize photograph
circa 1925
Scope and Content note
One oversize photograph of the exterior of the house.
Unidentified projects
circa 1920-circa 1942
Box 5, Folder 22-25
Photographs
circa 1920-circa 1942
Scope and Content note
Interior and exterior photographic prints of unidentified projects. Photograph document primarily residential designs.
Box 8, Folder 3, Box 10, Folder 1-9, Box 9, Folder 15, Box 8, Folder 3
Oversize photographs and presentation drawings
circa 1920-circa 1942
Scope and Content note
Interior and exterior oversize photographs of unidentified residential projects as well as unidentified presentation drawings.
Drawings and photographs are undated.
Drawer 185, FlatFile 143-162, Box 5, Folder 21, Drawer 184, FlatFile 163-180
Architectural drawings
circa 1920-circa 1942
Scope and Content note
Presentation drawings, floor plans, detail drawings, and elevations. Drawings lack project names, very few plans are dated,
and location is not specified (with the exception of a few drawings). Drawings that are dated, range from 1925 to circa 1942.
Locations when specified include: Los Angeles, Bel Air, and Beverly Hills.