Florence Turner (1888?-1946) Scrapbooks

1910-1928


Descriptive Summary

Title: Florence Turner (1888?-1946) Scrapbooks
Dates: 1910-1928
Collection Number: GC 1016
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .4 linear feet (3 boxes: letter, 1 oversize)
Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: There are two scrapbooks (1910-1928 and 1913-1916) containing clippings, letters, and some photos relating to Turner and her films. A third box contains photocopies of a large portion, but not all, of the artifacts in the scrapbooks.
Language of Material: English

Access

Research is by appointment only

Publication Rights

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred Citation

Florence Turner (1888?-1946) Scrapbooks. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

Motion picture actress, producer, and director who joined the Vitagraph Company in 1907 and stayed until 1913, when she left to form her own company, Turner Films, Ltd.

Scope and Content of Collection

There are two scrapbooks (1910-1928 and 1913-1916) containing clippings, letters, and some photos relating to Turner and her films. A third box contains photocopies of a large portion, but not all, of the artifacts in the scrapbooks.

Indexing Terms

Actors and actresses.