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1. Malibu Real Estate and Railroad, 1891-1960

 Series

Scope and Contents

The series includes article clippings, financial records, legal documents, maps and blueprints of the surrounding area, railroad timetables and brochures, and correspondence regarding leases and sales of parcels to clients. The materials document how the family used and managed the Malibu land as well as their struggle to keep Southern Pacific Railroad from building a railroad through their property.

Dates

  • Creation: 1891-1960

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

(Plus one oversize map)

Repository Details

Part of the Pepperdine University, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786 USA
(310) 506-4323