Laemmle (Carl) Collection, 1883-1975

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Title:: Carl Laemmle Collection
Dates:: 1883-1975
Creators:: Laemmle, Carl, 1867-1939 Universal City Studios
Abstract:
Extent:: (Boxes: 1/2 letter; 6 letter; 2 record storage)
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Preferred citation:: Carl Laemmle Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Scope and content:: Papers and photographs; in English and German; includes Carl Laemmle's "My Book of Friends," a bound volume with handwritten messages and illustrations from the Universal Studios founder's friends in Germany and later in the United States, dated from 1883-1927. (A microfilm roll of "My Book of Friends" is housed in the L.C.) Collection contains primarily autographs from an international circle of friends, including heads of organizations, business magnates, statesmen, friends from Laupheim, Germany, the opera world, actors, writers and athletes. 1883-1975 (bulk is 1927-1939). See also: GC 1278, Carla Laemmle Collection
Biographical / historical:: Laemmle was the founder of Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:: 1883-1975
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

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Restrictions:: Research is by appointment only
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Preferred citation:: Carl Laemmle Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US