Justus Baldwin Lawrence Collection

Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff using RecordEXPRESS
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org.
http://www.nhm.org/site/research-collections/seaver-center
2016


Descriptive Summary

Title: Justus Baldwin Lawrence Collection
Dates: 1929-1987
Collection Number: GC 1356
Creator/Collector:
Extent: (Boxes: 1 letter; 1/2 legal)
Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: Personal papers, manuscripts, and photographs of Lawrence (known as Jock Lawrence) along with his family. Also photographs with colleagues, including movie producer Samuel Goldwyn.
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

Justus Baldwin Lawrence Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

Lawrence (1903-1987) was a reporter for the Hearst newspapers in the 1930s and served as advertising and publicity chief for Samuel Goldwyn. From 1939 to 1942 he was public relations director for the Motion Picture Producers Association. During World War II, he became Chief Public Relations Officer European Theater of Operations in the United States Army.

Scope and Content of Collection

Personal papers, manuscripts, and photographs of Lawrence (known as Jock Lawrence) along with his family. Also photographs with colleagues, including movie producer Samuel Goldwyn. 1929-1987, undated