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Leah Hellman Photograph Album, 1898
P-216
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Title: Leah Hellman Photograph Album, 1898
Dates: 1892-1912
Collection Number: P-216
Creator/Collector:
Extent: (Boxes: 1 ov) 1 vol.; 29 x 40 cm.
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: Photographs, ca. 1892-1912, of Leah Hellman and others. Most of the views are of recreational activities and show people at
various Southern California tourist locations. There are several tintypes. See also: Leah Hellman Meyberg scrapbook, General
Collection 1132.
Language of Material: English
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Leah Hellman Photograph Album, 1898. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
Leah Hellman Meyberg was the daughter of Isaiah M. Hellman (d.1890). Her older siblings, were in the following order, Emma,
Bertha, Camilla, and Marco. Their father came to Los Angeles from Bavaria, Germany about 1854; all his children were born
in California. He was a merchant and also appointed to City Treasurer. His younger cousin was Isaias W. Hellman. The Hellmans
are considered Jewish pioneers of the city. Leah Hellman married Eugene V. Meyberg, and she died while giving birth to a
daughter.
Scope and Content of Collection
Photographs, ca. 1892-1912, of Leah Hellman and others. Most of the views are of recreational activities and show people at
various Southern California tourist locations. There are several tintypes. See also: Leah Hellman Meyberg scrapbook, General
Collection 1132.
Jews--California--Los Angeles--Social life and customs.