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1 Online items available Katie Richardson and Craig Taylor. Further description of the materials was provided by Kevin Miller. Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives. May Pacific Coast Highway Malibu URL:

2 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: Pepperdine University. Special Collections and University Archives. Title: Malibu Records Creator: Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc Creator: Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc Identifier/Call Number: 0110 Physical Description: 1 Linear Feet(34 items) Date (inclusive): Abstract: The collection includes digital reproductions of business records, property listings, article clippings, and promotional materials regarding the Malibu Originally called the Malibu Board of REALTORS, Inc., the association was formed in Malibu, California in The association achieved full incorporation in Conditions Governing Access Pepperdine has digital surrogates of the collection. The file name for each of the items within the collection is located following the item's title in parentheses. The contents of the collection are available through the Pepperdine Libraries Digital Collection: landingpage/collection/p15730coll9 Conditions Governing Use Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder (Malibu ). Preferred Citation [Box/folder# or item name], Malibu Records, Collection no. 0110, Malibu Historical Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Pepperdine University. Immediate Source of Acquisition Susan Manners, Association Executive for the Malibu granted Pepperdine Libraries permission on May 3, 2013, to make digital copies of the original historical documents kept by the association. The originals reside with the Malibu Pepperdine University Libraries has surrogate files only. Historical note Originally called the Malibu Board of REALTORS, Inc., the association later changed its name to the Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc. in the 1980s. The association was formed on April 11, 1947, by 17 Malibu realtors with Allen Storms residing as the first president. The association achieved full incorporation in Over the decades, the association has played an important role in the development of Malibu, California. In addition to producing and consolidating property listings, association activities include continuing education courses; networking opportunities; political advocacy on behalf of members regarding business issues; property rights and values; environmental issues; and other community concerns. The collection includes digital reproductions of general business records, member lists, correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes, property listings, article clippings, and other promotional materials collected by members of the association. Materials range in date from 1928 to Arrangement The collections is organized in the following series: Series 1. Corporate Papers; Series 2. Malibu Property Listings; and Series 3. Article Clippings and Promotional Materials. Processing Information note The finding aid was prepared by Katie Richardson and Craig Taylor. Further description of the materials was provided by Kevin Miller. Subjects and Indexing Terms Real estate business -- California -- Malibu Minutes Constitutions Financial records Business meetings By-laws Real estate development -- California -- Malibu

3 Clippings Agendas (administrative records) Malibu (Calif.) -- History Correspondence Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc Sherman, Pierce Storms, Allan Zeman, Leland E. Busch, Louis T. Malibu Association of REALTORS, Inc Series 1. Corporate Papers Physical Description: (18 items) The corporate papers series includes general business records such as a constitution and by-laws, articles of incorporation, tax records, meeting minutes, correspondence, member lists, and a certificate of membership. The series is organized chronologically. Article titled "Real Estate Men of Malibu Area Form New Board" 1947 Febuary 7 Physical Description: (mar00001.pdf) Photocopy of a page from the Malibu Times newspaper (Vol. 1, No. 41) that includes an article about the original 17 brokers that formed the "Malibu Realty Board." Organizers of the meeting are identified as Allan Storms and Louis T. Busch. Application for Exemption from Tax 1956 October 15 Physical Description: (mar00003.pdf) Tax exempt status application form filled out (typed) on behalf of the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. Articles of Incorporation 1956 October Physical Description: (mar00004.pdf) Several documents related to the Articles of Incorporation for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. including a cover letter from the lawyer, Leland Zeman and the signatures of numerous board members. Certified Articles of Incorporation 1956 October 19 Physical Description: (mar00005.pdf) The seal of California's Secretary of State certifying the Articles of Incorporation for the Malibu Board of Realtors. Also included is a list of the members. Endorsed Articles of Incorporation 1956 October 19 Physical Description: (mar00006.pdf) A copy of the Articles of Incorporation for Malibu Board of Realtors endorsed by Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of State for California

4 Series 1.Corporate Papers Filing Document for the Articles of Incorporation 1956 October 24 Physical Description: (mar00007.pdf) Stamped document recording the filing of the Articles of Incorporation for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. Receipt for filing incorporation documents 1956 October 25 Physical Description: (mar00008.pdf) A receipt from the County Clerk of Los Angeles indicating payment for filing of incorporation documents. Minutes of the First Meeting of the Board of Directors 1956 November 13 Physical Description: (mar00009.pdf) Minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Directors of Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. including a list of those in attendance. Compiled by Paul Hamson, Secretary. Correspondence from the National Association of Real Estate Boards 1957 December 13 Physical Description: (mar00010.pdf) A cover letter and approval (with comments) of the name change to Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. sent from the National Association of Real Estate Boards. Recommendations for Revision of the Constitution and By-laws 1958 May 31 Physical Description: (mar00002.pdf) Typed document describing recommendations for revision of the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. constitution and by-laws. By-law Changes and Additions 1965 March 25 Physical Description: (mar00011.pdf) A typed copy of the by-law changes and additions. Minutes of Membership Meeting 1965 April 13 Physical Description: (mar00012.pdf) Minutes of a membership meeting held by the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. on April 13, Memo to the Board of Directors 1975 January 30 Physical Description: (mar00013.pdf) Memo from James E. Biava to the Board of Directors regarding the trust account

5 Series 1.Corporate Papers Correspondence between Jeanne K. Murray and the National Association of Realtors 1984 Physical Description: (mar00014.pdf) Correspondence between Jeanne K. Murray, Executive Officer for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. and the National Association of Realtors regarding the approval of the former's articles of incorporation and by-laws. The correspondence is between March and May of Various State of California Forms Regarding Nonprofit Corporations 1984 Physical Description: (mar00015.pdf) Various blank and sample forms from the California government accompanied by notes regarding the for-profit status of the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. Statement by Domestic Nonprofit Corporation 1985 October 30 Physical Description: (mar00016.pdf) A State of California form on nonprofit corporations filled out for the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. with a copy of a check. Member List undated Physical Description: (mar00017.pdf) A typed list of Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. members with addresses and some handwritten annotation. Blank Certificate of Membership undated Physical Description: (mar00018.pdf) A blank certificate of membership designed for members of the Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. Series 2. Malibu Property Listings Physical Description: (3 items) The series includes three property listing books created by the association from 1973 to The booklets includes property listings with photos, details, and prices for beach houses, beach unimproved, landside improved, landside lots, rentals, units and commercial income, and acreage, in addition to sold properties and a comparable section. The booklet also contains contact information for Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. members and some general municipal information about Malibu, California. The series is organized chronologically. Real Estate Photo Listings 1973 July 17 Physical Description: (mar00019.pdf) The booklet includes property listings with photos, details, and prices for beach houses, beach unimproved, landside improved, landside lots, rentals, units and commercial income, and acreage, in addition to sold properties and a comparable section. The booklet also contains contact information for Malibu Board of Realtors, Inc. members and some general municipal information about Malibu, California

6 Series 2.Malibu Property Listings Real Estate Photo Listings 1974 November 19 Physical Description: (mar00020.pdf) Real Estate Photo Listings 1975 November 11 Physical Description: (mar00021.pdf) Series 3. Article Clippings and Promotional Materials circa Physical Description: (13 items) Newspaper article titled "Latest Malibu Tract Opening Spur to Buying" 1932 May 28 Physical Description: (mar00030.pdf) The clipping is from the Los Angeles Examiner newspaper from May 28, 1932, describing the development of the Encinal Canyon subdivision by Marblehead Land Company. Newspaper article titled "Two-Million-Dollar Development of Rancho Malibu Acreage Slated for Early Offering 1932 May 29 Physical Description: (mar00031.pdf) Clippings from the Los Angeles Times newspaper on May 29, 1932, describing the development of the Malibu Encinal subdivision by Marblehead Land Company. Other clippings appear here as well. Newspaper article titled "Heavy Malibu Selling Foreseen in Reservations" 1932 June 11 A page from the Los Angeles Examiner Real Estate section from June 11, The page includes an article and advertisement about the Malibu Encinal beach strip being developed by Marblehead Land Company. Newspaper article titled "Malibu Ranch to be Subdivided into Private Estates" 1940 December 7 Physical Description: (mar00035.pdf) A page from the Santa Monica Evening Outlook Real Estate section from December 7, The page includes an article with photographs about the appointment of Louis T. Busch by the Marblehead Land Company to develop the former Rindge family property in Malibu, CA. Special issue of Santa Monica Evening Outlook titled "The Malibu: A factual report of Malibu today and the what the future holds for this area" 1962 June 27 Physical Description: (mar00029.pdf) Separated Materials The complete issue of the June 27, 1962, Santa Monica Evening Outlook titled "The Malibu: A factual report of Malibu today and the what the future holds for this area." Includes a broad overview of life in Malibu, including prominent businesses and residents. Features include Hughes Research Laboratories and the Nike missile base, in addition to the sets of Hollywood and a history of the Rindge family. Newspaper article "Colorful Pioneer of Malibu Inurned" 1970 December 15 Physical Description: (mar00024.pdf) A newspaper clipping of an obituary from the Santa Monica Evening Outlook of Art Jones, a Malibu realtor and business person

7 Series 3.Article Clippings and Promotional Materials circa Malibu Country circa 1972 Physical Description: (mar00028.pdf) A brochure produced by Alcoa (Aluminum Company of America) advertising lots in Malibu Country Estates, located directly west of Pepperdine University. The brochure provides photographs of the area and local activities. Newspaper article "Economy Will Worsen, Veteran Realtor Warns" 1979 September 9 Physical Description: (mar00023.pdf) Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times profile of Lawrence Block, veteran Los Angeles realtor. A section on the history of May Rindge and the Marblehead Land Company is underlined in red. Newspaper article "Malibu Courthouse Refurbished" 1982 March 7 Physical Description: (mar00022.pdf) An article clipping from the Los Angeles Times regarding the renovation of the Malibu Courthouse building for office space use by Sam Birenbaum. "A Portrait of Westfair" undated Physical Description: (mar00025.pdf) A brochure about the Westfair Estate in Ramirez Canyon, Malibu, near Paradise Cove. Also, known as "The Mill." "Malibu's Inheritance" undated Physical Description: (mar00026.pdf) A brochure about the Westfair Estate in Ramirez Canyon, Malibu, near Paradise Cove. Also, known as "The Mill." The brochure contains detailed descriptions of the rooms and their history along with color photographs. "House of the Heavenly Blue Roof" undated Physical Description: (mar00027.pdf) A brochure about a coastal home in Malibu designed by architect Richard Stoddard and owned by Hulsey Lokey. It is known by its owners as the "house of the heavenly blue roof" and demonstrates many Japanese influences