Laura Oakley Papers, 1914-1924

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(Boxes: 1 letter; 1 ov folder)
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Laura Oakley Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Papers includes correspondence and clippings. Photographs include Milton Moore, Oakley's husband and Universal Film cameraman; movie stills, particularly of the serial "Black Box Mystery" (1915); movie poster for "Her First Arrest" (1914); and items reflecting her capacity as chief of police.

Biographical / historical:

Laura Oakley (1879 - 1957) was a silent film actress and comedienne. She was elected Chief of Police in 1913, shortly after Universal City was incorporated, when 8 of the 28 city officials were won by women. Little over a year later, she was sworn in as a police officer of Los Angeles and given a number 99.

Access and use

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Research is by appointment only

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Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Laura Oakley Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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