Charles J. Prudhomme Collection
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Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
2015
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Title: Charles J. Prudhomme Collection
Dates: 1855-1910
Collection Number: P-260
Creator/Collector:
Prudhomme, Charles J.
Extent: (Boxes: 5 letter, 1 ½ letter, mc)
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: Compilation of early photographs, including some tintypes representing the residents of early Los Angeles and Southern California.
ca. 1850-ca. 1910, undated.
Language of Material: English
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Charles J. Prudhomme Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Californios