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Guide to the Ralph Hewins Collected Papers for Biography of J. Paul Getty, circa 1890s-1973, 1984 and undated
IA20012
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Description
The collection comprises material created or collected by Ralph Hewins in the course of researching and writing the biography
The Richest American: J. Paul Getty (1960). The material dates from around the 1890s to 1973 and includes correspondence that
discusses Hewins' writings about Getty, a number of unpublished manuscripts, personal photographs given to Hewins by Mr. Getty,
and other related photographs, clippings, and ephemera belonging to Hewins.
Background
Ralph Hewins (d. 1984) was a professional journalist largely concerned with the very wealthy. He was the author of
The Richest American: J. Paul Getty (1960). Hewins became a personal friend of Mr. Getty during the years he spent researching and writing Getty's biography.
Extent
2.6 linear feet
(5 boxes, 1 flat file)
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Availability
The records described in accession 1986.IA.10 are available for use by qualified researchers.