Washburn (Frank Layton) (1867-1950) Collection, ca.1900-1935, 1900-1935

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Title:: Frank Layton Washburn (1867-1950) Collection, ca.1900-1935
Dates:: 1900-1935
Creators:: Washburn, Frank Layton
Abstract:
Extent:: 2.5 linear feet (Boxes: 5x7, ½ letter)
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Preferred citation:: Frank Layton Washburn (1867-1950) Collection, ca.1900-1935. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Scope and content:: Photographs, negatives. Washburn was an inspector for the gas and electric company in Los Angeles; some photos document the company's work. Collection includes Los Angeles Chinatown photos, ca.1902-05, significant because they feature the Chinese inhabitants; other photographers at the time did not photograph this group. Also includes San Francisco Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf, Aug. 1904 and Sept. 1910. See also P-007.1 Washburn Lantern Slide Collection

Subjects:: Los Angeles (Calif.)--Pictorial works.
Chinatown (Los Angeles, Calif.)--History--Pictorial works.
Chinatown (San Francisco, Calif.)--History--Pictorial works.
Fisherman's Wharf (San Francisco, Calif.)--History--Pictorial works.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:: 1900-1935
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Restrictions:: Research is by appointment only
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Preferred citation:: Frank Layton Washburn (1867-1950) Collection, ca.1900-1935. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US