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Mercedes-Benz Sedan Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-74

Scope and Contents

Records related to the purchase and maintenance of Georgia O'Keeffe's 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE. The Mercedes-Benz sedan was sold to Georgia O'Keeffe by Santa Fe Imported Cars, Inc. on March 19, 1974. Juan Hamilton owned the vehicle after Georgia O'Keeffe and the vehicle is now owned by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 1974 - 2024

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public for research purposes.

Copy and Reproduction Restrictions

Photocopies of materials may be made for research purposes only.

Extent

1 Linear Feet

Language

English

Overview

Records related to the purchase and maintenance of Georgia O'Keeffe's 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE. Includes license plate.

Acquisition Information

This collection was transferred from the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Registrar's Office in March 2025. Records and car were owned by Juan Hamilton after Georgia O'Keeffe.

Legal Status

This collection is the physical property of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. The Museum holds literary rights only for material created by Museum personnel or given to the Museum with such rights specifically assigned. The collection is subject to all copyright laws. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply. Contact the Archivist for further copyright and publication information as it pertains to this collection.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Elizabeth Ehrnst in 2025.

Title
Finding Aid for the Mercedes-Benz Sedan Records, 1974-2024
Status
Completed
Author
Elizabeth Ehrnst
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Repository

Contact:
217 Johnson Street
Santa Fe NM 87501 US
505-946-1000