Skip to main content

Malibu (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Malibu Tiles Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0141
Abstract The Malibu Tiles Collection contains tiles from Malibu Potteries, a historic Malibu ceramic company which operated in the early 20th century. Malibu Potteries, owned by May Knight Rindge, produced tiles and ceramic pieces heavily inspired by Moorish, Mayan, Spanish, and Saracen cultures, featuring Art Deco influences. Despite their brief production run, they played an influential role in local architecture, and can still be viewed in various public locations throughout Malibu and greater...
Dates: 1926-1932

John Merrick Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0188
Abstract

John Merrick was elected Judge of the Malibu/Calabasas Judicial District in 1964 and served on the bench until his retirement in 1986. Judge Merrick was also heavily involved in the community of Malibu from the time he moved there in the 1940s and started a number of important Malibu organizations. This collection contains a range of materials both in format and subject related to his professional life as Malibu's Judge and his work in the Malibu community.

Dates: 1948-2012

Marnie Duke Mitze Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0190
Abstract

The collection contain various subject files kept by Marnie Duke Mitze during her time at Pepperdine, from 1992-2019, as a Managing Director and then Chief of Staff. The types of material include correspondence, administrative documents and forms, studies, plans for events and trips, third-party reports, and official Pepperdine pamphlets and CDs related to special events.

Dates: 1976-2019

James C. Moore Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0024
Abstract

James C. (J.C.) Moore was an administrator for a number of colleges, serving most notably as controller and vice president for Pepperdine University. The papers contain correspondence, subject files, memorandums, articles, photographs, news clippings and programs related to Moore's career in education as well as his personal life.

Dates: 1934 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1956 - 1971

John D. Nicks Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0068
Abstract

The collection includes files accumulated by Nicks and document his career in academia with a particular focus on his time at Pepperdine. Nicks held many roles at Pepperdine including professor, dean of the Pepperdine School of Business, vice president of academic affairs, and the vice president of development. Materials found within the collection include correspondence and administrative files, among others.

Dates: 1949 - 1999

James I. Penrod Papers

 Collection — Box 1-4
Identifier: 0105
Abstract

The collection includes files collected from James I. Penrod's office between 1970 and 1985 during his time as Vice President for Systems and Planning at Pepperdine University. Materials include correspondence; organization charts; a systems and planning orientation manual; Pepperdine management conference papers; memos; committee meeting minutes and correspondence; an article by Penrod; and other items.

Dates: 1970 - 1985

George Pepperdine Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0026
Abstract

The George Pepperdine family papers are comprised of paper materials (such as correspondence, writings, and newspaper clippings), photographs, films, and memorabilia, dating from 1907 to 2002. Individuals represented in the collection include George Pepperdine, Lena Rose Pepperdine, Helen Louise Pepperdine, George B. Pepperdine, Florence May Pepperdine Crossley, Esther Louise Pepperdine Thurston, Marilyn Pepperdine, George Pepperdine II, and Wendell Pepperdine.

Dates: 1907 - 2002

Pepperdine University Athletics Records

 Collection
Identifier: 0077
Abstract

The collection contains materials related to and produced by Pepperdine University Athletics and its predecessor at George Pepperdine College. Items range in date from approximately 1939 to 2013, and primarily include game programs, sports schedules, brochures, newspaper clippings about athletes and events, photographs of teams, videocassettes, and memorabilia (including uniforms).

Dates: 1939 - 2015

Anne Salenger Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0217
Abstract

Anne Salenger has been a resident of Malibu's Sunset Mesa since 1970. Salenger served the Malibu Lagoon Museum and the Adamson House in the late 1980s as the Head of Recruitment and Training on the Docent Advisory Council. This collection includes the Malibu Lagoon Museum Docent Manual and related materials that were used in this capacity.

Dates: 1941 to 1989

Ed and Mary Shafer Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 0163
Abstract

The Shafer family owned and operated the Cloverleaf Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains from 1946 to 1964, raising cattle and stocking man-made lakes with trout for public fishing. The Shafer land is now part of Malibu Creek State Park. The digital collection contains photographs of the Shafers' ranch, home, and Trout Lakes, as well as two articles about the Shafers' cattle and Trout Lakes, respectively. Materials date from 1948-1961.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1948-1961