Carla Laemmle Collection

1848-2000

Descriptive Summary

Title: Carla Laemmle Collection

Dates: 1848-2000

Collection Number: GC 1278

Creator/Collector: Laemmle, Carla, 1909-

Extent: 4 linear feet

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: Collection of documents and mementos from Laemmle and her family including the Civil War, Daughters of the American Revolution, early Hollywood, and the Loomis Institute (an early private secondary school in Connecticut). 1848-2000. See also GC 1331 Ray Cannon Collection

Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Carla Laemmle Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

Carla Laemmle was a dancer and actress predominantly in the late 1920s to 1950s. Growing up she lived in Universal City, founded by her uncle Carl Laemmle, and observed Universal Studios' movie-making firsthand. She performed in several early Universal films and plays, and was Prima Ballerina at the Shrine Light Opera Company.

Scope and Content of Collection

Collection of documents and mementos from Laemmle and her family including the Civil War, Daughters of the American Revolution, early Hollywood, and the Loomis Institute (an early private secondary school in Connecticut). 1848-2000. See also GC 1331 Ray Cannon Collection

Indexing Terms

Motion picture actors and actresses.

Universal City Studios--History.

Daughters of the American Revolution.

Daughters of the American Colonists.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Laemmle, Carla, 1909-

Loomis Institute