Includes: Collection of correspondence, documents, records, receipts, etc. pertaining to construction, decoration, and furnishings at William Randolph Hearst’s Wyntoon estate, in McCloud, California. Principal correspondents include; F.C. Stolte & Co. (general contractors for the construction) with various businesses and manufacturers, and W. A. McClure. Includes letters and memos from William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Willcombe. Several references are made to Julia Morgan and her role in construction projects. Over 150 items. 1936-1942. * Bank statement of account and cancelled checks for F.C. Stolte Co., General Contractors, Alameda, CA in account with Bank of America, McCloud branch. Also included are check stubs from check book. 1936-1937. * Weekly time cards and payroll receipts for employees of F.C. Stolte Co. for work performed for William Randolph Hearst at Wyntoon. 1937. * Nine completed Standard Form for Employer’s First Report of Injury, listing employer as Hearst Sunical Land & Packing Corp., Wyntoon, McCloud, California. Each form lists name of employee, injury, and other details. 1941. *Two-page shipping list of articles shipped to William Randolph Hearst at Wyntoon, McCloud, California. Items include wall sconces, chandeliers, and other lighting fixtures. 1942. * Memo to Mr. McClure from J. Willicombe regarding inventory of mantels. Attached is a 4-page inventory with notations as quoted by William Randolph Hearst regarding each mantel. 1944. * Letter to McClure from James Rankin (James Rankin & Sons, Oakland, CA) regarding work to be done at Wyntoon and San Simeon. 1947. * Letter to McClure from “Roy” at San Simeon, providing accounts of various personnel and other related events at the San Simeon Estate. 1947.

Fascinating documentation of the creation of Hearst's hideaway in Northern California.