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Title: T. K. Peters Collection
Dates: 1904-1920
Collection Number: P-148
Creator/Collector:
Peters, T. K. (Thomas K.)
Extent: .4 linear feet (Boxes: 2 ½ letter, 1 ov)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: Photographs, negatives related to the history of film making. Some show Peters at work; some silent film stills. ca. 1904-1920,
undated
Language of Material: English
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T. K. Peters Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
Thomas Kimmwood Peters (1884-December 1, 1973) worked for the Bison Company, a New York film company. He also worked for
other early moving picture companies; he invented cameras and preservation processes; he filmed and documented people and
culture abroad.
Scope and Content of Collection
Photographs, negatives related to the history of film making. Some show Peters at work; some silent film stills. ca. 1912,
undated
Silent films.