Barnes (Gerard) Collection, 1850-1947

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Summary

Title:
Gerard Barnes Collection
Dates:
1850-1947
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
(Boxes: 1 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Gerard Barnes Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Eight letters dated 1850 to 1868 from Thomas Loftin, Narcissa Harison, and James Lee to various family members. Most are from Thomas Loftin in El Dorado County to family members in Mississippi. An unrelated part of the collection consists of three 8-mm films: "The Louis-Walcott Fight," Walt Disney's "Donald's Ice Capades," and "Mickey in Eliza Crossing the Ice."

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1850-1947
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Gerard Barnes Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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