Owens (Charles) Sketches, 1925-1953

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Charles Owens Sketches
Dates:
1925-1953
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
(Boxes: 1 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Charles Owens Sketches. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

These sketches (some originals and others printed) are primarily of California scenes, including Boulder Dam, Yosemite, the Ventura Mission, Los Angeles High School on Ft. Moore Hill, Giant Redwoods, and Exposition Park.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Owens (1881-1958) was a Los Angeles Times illustrator from 1921 until 1953.

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:
1925-1953
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:

Charles Owens Sketches. 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