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Title: Laura Oakley Papers
Dates: 1914-1924
Collection Number: GC 1090
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Extent: (Boxes: 1 letter; 1 ov folder)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: 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.
Language of Material: English
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Laura Oakley Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Motion picture industry.
Universal City Studios--History.
Actors and actresses.
Universal City (Calif.)