Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Charles J. Prudhomme Papers
- Dates:
- 1748-1876
- Creators:
- Prudhomme, Charles J.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- (Boxes: 1 legal; 1 1/2 legal; 1 flat, 2 ov folders)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Charles J. Prudhomme Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Background
- Scope and content:
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Papers reflecting the social life and customs of early residents of Los Angeles and Southern California. Range from 1748-1876, undated (bulk is 19th century). English and Spanish. Includes The Ladies Album, containing poetry, engravings, and locks of hair. Photographs are housed in P-260. See also P-68 and P-78.
- Biographical / historical:
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Charles J. Prudhomme (1854-1934) was the son of Frenchman Leon Victor Prudon and a Californio mother, Mercedes Tapia. He was an active member of the Historical Society of Southern California and collected historical artifacts and photographs. Prudhomme’s father took part in the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1748-1876
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Research is by appointment only
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
- Preferred citation:
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Charles J. Prudhomme Papers. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- Location of this collection:
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900 Exposition BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
- Contact:
- (213) 763-3359