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Descriptive Summary
Title: Chris Jorgensen Collection
Dates: 1885-1973
Collection Number: GC 1202
Creator/Collector:
Extent: (Boxes: 1 legal; 2 ov)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: Clippings, biographical material, correspondence, 1901-1973. Artwork includes watercolors and sketches by Jorgensen, Virgil
Williams, and others, 1885-1915, undated. The works by Jorgensen reflect the places he resided and traveled, include California,
Italy and Mexico. 1885-1973, undated
Language of Material: English
Access
Research is by appointment only
Publication Rights
Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
Preferred Citation
Chris Jorgensen Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
Jorgensen (1860-1935) was a Norwegian-born California artist. He painted scenes of the California missions.
Scope and Content of Collection
Clippings, biographical material, correspondence, 1901-1973. Artwork includes watercolors and sketches by Jorgensen, Virgil
Williams, and others, 1885-1915, undated. The works by Jorgensen reflect the places he resided and traveled, include California,
Italy and Mexico. 1885-1973, undated
