Laemmle (Carla) Collection, 1848-2000

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Carla Laemmle Collection
Dates:
1848-2000
Creators:
Laemmle, Carla, 1909-
Abstract:
Extent:
4 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Carla Laemmle Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Collection of documents and mementos from Laemmle and her family including the Civil War, Daughters of the American Revolution, early Hollywood, and the Loomis Institute (an early private secondary school in Connecticut). 1848-2000. See also GC 1331 Ray Cannon Collection

Biographical / historical:

Carla Laemmle was a dancer and actress predominantly in the late 1920s to 1950s. Growing up she lived in Universal City, founded by her uncle Carl Laemmle, and observed Universal Studios' movie-making firsthand. She performed in several early Universal films and plays, and was Prima Ballerina at the Shrine Light Opera Company.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1848-2000
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

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:

Carla Laemmle 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