Leah Hellman Photograph Album, 1898

1892-1912

Descriptive Summary

Title: Leah Hellman Photograph Album, 1898

Dates: 1892-1912

Collection Number: P-216

Creator/Collector:

Extent: (Boxes: 1 ov) 1 vol.; 29 x 40 cm.

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

Abstract: Photographs, ca. 1892-1912, of Leah Hellman and others. Most of the views are of recreational activities and show people at various Southern California tourist locations. There are several tintypes. See also: Leah Hellman Meyberg scrapbook, General Collection 1132.

Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

Leah Hellman Photograph Album, 1898. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

Leah Hellman Meyberg was the daughter of Isaiah M. Hellman (d.1890). Her older siblings, were in the following order, Emma, Bertha, Camilla, and Marco. Their father came to Los Angeles from Bavaria, Germany about 1854; all his children were born in California. He was a merchant and also appointed to City Treasurer. His younger cousin was Isaias W. Hellman. The Hellmans are considered Jewish pioneers of the city. Leah Hellman married Eugene V. Meyberg, and she died while giving birth to a daughter.

Scope and Content of Collection

Photographs, ca. 1892-1912, of Leah Hellman and others. Most of the views are of recreational activities and show people at various Southern California tourist locations. There are several tintypes. See also: Leah Hellman Meyberg scrapbook, General Collection 1132.

Indexing Terms

Jews--California--Los Angeles--Social life and customs.