Fred Gehring collection

Collection

Identifier: NHM-ARC-0003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed primarily of correspondence, as well as budget records, newspaper clippings, press relases, meeting notes, exhibition schedules, and scientific collecting permits. The collection documents the activities of Acting Director of the Los Angeles County Museum, Charles F. Gehring from 1946-1970 and incldues correspondence regarding Hancock Park, exhibitions development, quarterly reports, and capital building projects.

Dates

1928-1977

Biographical / Historical

Charles F. Gehring served as Acting Director of the Los Angeles County Museum in 1946, 1950-1951, 1960-1961 and 1970.

Extent

10.42 Linear Feet (25 Full Hollinger Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Charles F. Gehring Collection documents the activities of Acting Director Charles F. Gehring from 1946-1970 and is comprised primarily of correspondence, budget records, newspaper clippings, and press releases and includes correspondence regarding Hancock Park, exhibitions development, quarterly reports, and capital building projects.

Arrangement

Arranged in thirteen series:

Series 1. Art museum, 1953-1972. Series 2. Budget and financial records, 1941-1976. Series 3. Blueprints, building plans, and floor plans, 1928-1965. Series 4. Correspondence, 1928-1977. Series 5. Ephemera, 1928-1977. Series 6. Exhibitions, 1948-1973. Series 7. Grants, 1928-1977. Series 8. Hancock Park and Rancho La Brea, 1928-1977. Series 9. Museum collecting expeditions, 1928-1966. Series 10. Policies and procedures, 1938-1976. Series 11. Publicity, 1947-1949. Series 12. Reports and Meeting Notes, 1928-1977. Series 13. Work orders, 1970.