George Steckel Photograph Order Book Collection, 1899-1904

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Steckel, George
Abstract:
Extent:
Boxes: 2 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

George Steckel Photograph Order Book Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

1 order book, 1899-1900; 1903-1904. Photographer's order book for negatives 2107-24700 (November 27, 1900-February 25, 1903.) See also: P-50 Steckel Photo Collection.

Biographical / historical:

Steckel was a photographer in 19th century Los Angeles. Source: Biographies of Western Photographers by Carl Mautz: Born in Allenton, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1864. Worked in a photographic parlor in Philadelphia, 1877-78; operated his own parlor in Allenton, ca. 1878-82; in real estate business in Kansas City, ca. 1882-88. Partner in photographic studio in Los Angeles with Lamson, opposite the Hollenbeck Hotel, 1888-90; opened his own gallery, 1890. Located at 220 South Spring Street, 1896; 336 1/2 South Broadway, 1905-20s.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

George Steckel Photograph Order Book Collection. 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