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Descriptive Summary

Title:
John C. Austin papers, ca. 1890-1963

Collection number:
904

Creator:
Austin, John C. W. (John Corneby Wilson), 1870-1963

Extent:
7 boxes (3.5 linear feet)
8 oversize boxes

Abstract:
John Corneby Wilson Austin (1870-1963) was a 20th century Los Angeles architect. He designed and supervised the construction of the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, California State Building, St. Vincent's Hospital, Griffith Observatory, and St. Paul's Church. In conjunction with two other firms, Austin helped design and supervise the building of Los Angeles City Hall. The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, and printed material.

Language:
Finding aid is written in English

Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

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