T. K. Peters Collection

1904-1920


Descriptive Summary

Title: T. K. Peters Collection
Dates: 1904-1920
Collection Number: P-148
Creator/Collector: Peters, T. K. (Thomas K.)
Extent: .4 linear feet (Boxes: 2 ½ letter, 1 ov)
Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: Photographs, negatives related to the history of film making. Some show Peters at work; some silent film stills. ca. 1904-1920, undated
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

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

Biography/Administrative History

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

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

Indexing Terms

Silent films.