J. Paul Getty family collected papers, 1880s-1989, and undated, bulk 1911-1977.

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J. Paul Getty family collected papers, 1880s-1989, and undated, bulk 1911-1977.

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The collection comprises materials gathered from a variety of sources that relate to art collector and oil tycoon, J. Paul Getty and his parents, George F. Getty I and Sarah C. Getty. The collection includes correspondence, art and furniture inventories, financial records, legal documents, publications, ephemera, and photographs, dating from approximately 1880 to 1989 and undated. The collected papers on J. Paul Getty include some of his personal and business correspondence and other documents, providing insight into his art collecting activities, his business ventures, and his personal and family relationships. They describe the financial well-being of Getty family businesses as well as some of the legal and financial relationships within the Getty family. The papers also contain documents postdating Mr. Getty's death (1977, 1980-1989) that concern the management of his estate. The collected George F. Getty I and Sarah C. Getty papers include letters, telegrams, hand-drawn maps, canceled stock certificates, contracts, promissory notes, travel documents, receipts, and various forms of ephemera. They include letters written by J. Paul Getty to his parents that provide insight into the personal and business relationships between George, Sarah, and Paul. The photographs consist primarily of black-and-white photographs and negatives, dating from approximately the 1880s to the 1970s, of J. Paul Getty, family, friends, and properties. The photographs also include several images of the J. Paul Getty Museum and galleries during its early years.

20.7 linear feet (26 boxes, 1 painting, 1 flat file)

Getty Research Institute

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SNAC Resource ID: 8332238

Getty Research Institute

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Getty, J. Paul (Jean Paul), 1892-1976

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Bramlett, Norris.

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