Gerard Barnes Collection

1850-1947

Descriptive Summary

Title: Gerard Barnes Collection

Dates: 1850-1947

Collection Number: GC 1173

Creator/Collector:

Extent: (Boxes: 1 ov)

Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Abstract: 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."

Language of Material: English

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Preferred Citation

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

Scope and Content of Collection

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."