Clifton (Elmer) Collection, ca. 1910s-1920s, 1915-1925

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Title:: Elmer Clifton Collection, ca. 1910s-1920s
Dates:: 1915-1925
Creators:: Clifton, Elmer, 1890-1949
Abstract:
Extent:: 5.38 linear foot (Boxes: 2 letter, 1/2 letter, 2 flat, 1 ov)
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Preferred citation:: Elmer Clifton Collection, ca. 1910s-1920s. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Scope and content:: Primarily albums, postcards and negatives. Albums contain movie stills relating to the career of silent screen star and director Elmer Clifton, including photos for the 1922 film "Down to the Sea by the Ships." Also 16-page typescript of Clifton's reminiscences on D.W. Griffith. Location shots taken in India, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and other locales). Some photos picture Clifton's cameraman, Alexander Penrod. See also P-26 Motion Picture Collection
Biographical / historical:: Clifton appeared in D.W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation" and" Intolerance."

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:: 1915-1925
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

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Restrictions:: Research is by appointment only
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Preferred citation:: Elmer Clifton Collection, ca. 1910s-1920s. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US