Carla Laemmle Collection
1848-2000
Title: Carla Laemmle Collection
Dates: 1848-2000
Collection Number: GC 1278
Creator/Collector:
Laemmle, Carla, 1909-
Extent: 4 linear feet
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: 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
Language of Material: English
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Carla Laemmle Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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
Motion picture actors and actresses.
Universal City Studios--History.
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Daughters of the American Colonists.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Laemmle, Carla, 1909-
Loomis Institute