Lawrence (Florence) Papers, 1904-1930

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Florence Lawrence (1886-1938) Papers
Dates:
1904-1930
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1.25 linear feet (5 boxes: 2 letter, 2 legal, 1 oversize, mc)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Florence Lawrence (1886-1938) Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Letters, fan mail, film scenarios and clippings. Much of the correspondence is with family members, including Lawrence's mother, Charlotte Bridgewood, who writes of her invention of the automatic windshield cleaner. Also includes letters from Lawrence's husband, producer Harry Solter. See also P-169 Florence Lawrence Collection

Biographical / historical:

Motion picture actress who appeared in films of the Edison, Vitagraph, Biograph, Independent Motion Picture (IMP) and Lubin Companies.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Actors and actresses.

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:
1904-1930
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:

Florence Lawrence (1886-1938) Papers. 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