Prudhomme (Charles J.) Collection, 1855-1910

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Charles J. Prudhomme Collection
Dates:
1855-1910
Creators:
Prudhomme, Charles J.
Abstract:
Extent:
(Boxes: 5 letter, 1 ½ letter, mc)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Charles J. Prudhomme Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Compilation of early photographs, including some tintypes representing the residents of early Los Angeles and Southern California. Series 1: portraits of people. Series 2: views of Los Angeles. ca. 1850-ca. 1910, undated. See also P-78 for additional photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Charles J. Prudhomme (1854-1934) was the son of Frenchman Leon Victor Prudon and a Californio mother, Mercedes Tapia. He was an active member of the Historical Society of Southern California, and he was a collector of historical artifacts and photographs. Prudhomme’s father took part in the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Californios

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:
1855-1910
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:

Charles J. Prudhomme 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