Peters (T. K.) Collection, 1904-1920

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Summary

Title:
T. K. Peters Collection
Dates:
1904-1920
Creators:
Peters, T. K. (Thomas K.)
Abstract:
Extent:
.4 linear feet (Boxes: 2 ½ letter, 1 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

T. K. Peters Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Photographs, negatives related to the history of film making. Some show Peters at work; some silent film stills. ca. 1912, undated

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Kimmwood Peters (1884-December 1, 1973) worked for the Bison Company, a New York film company. He also worked for other early moving picture companies; he invented cameras and preservation processes; he filmed and documented people and culture abroad.

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:
1904-1920
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:

T. K. Peters 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
seavercenter@nhm.org
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