Earl Theisen Collection

1915


Descriptive Summary

Title: Earl Theisen Collection
Dates: 1915
Collection Number: P-190
Creator/Collector:
Extent: (Boxes: ½ 5x7; 1 record storage in Row 27)
Repository: Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Abstract: 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
Language of Material: English

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Earl Theisen Collection. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Biography/Administrative History

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

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