Carl Laemmle Collection

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Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
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2017


Descriptive Summary

Title: Carl Laemmle Collection
Dates: 1883-1975
Collection Number: GC 1300
Creator/Collector: Laemmle, Carl, 1867-1939 Universal City Studios
Extent: (Boxes: 1/2 letter; 6 letter; 2 record storage)
Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: Papers and photographs; in English and German; compiled by Carl Laemmle. Collection contains primarily autographs from an international circle of friends, including heads of organizations, business magnates, statesmen, friends from Laupheim, Germany, the opera world, actors, writers and athletes.
Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

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

Biography/Administrative History

Laemmle was the founder of Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California.

Scope and Content of Collection

Papers and photographs; in English and German; includes Carl Laemmle's "My Book of Friends," a bound volume with handwritten messages and illustrations from the Universal Studios founder's friends in Germany and later in the United States, dated from 1883-1927. (A microfilm roll of "My Book of Friends" is housed in the L.C.) Collection contains primarily autographs from an international circle of friends, including heads of organizations, business magnates, statesmen, friends from Laupheim, Germany, the opera world, actors, writers and athletes. 1883-1975 (bulk is 1927-1939). See also: GC 1278, Carla Laemmle Collection

Indexing Terms

Motion picture industry.
Universal Studios, Inc.