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Earl Theisen Collection
P-190
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Description
Primarily negatives. Also 4 rolled panoramic photos of Universal Studios under construction, 1915. Material related to early
20th century motion picture film history. Undated. See also GC1338 Earl Theisen Collection
Background
Earl Theisen (1903-1973) served as Honorary Curator of Theatrical Arts at the museum for a few years following 1931. Theisen
was a technician at the Dunning Process Plant, a member of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers, and a member of the Society's
Historical Committee. Much of the film collections in the Seaver Center and the History Department were acquired as a result
of his efforts.
Extent
(Boxes: ½ 5x7; 1 record storage in Row 27)
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
Availability
Research is by appointment only