Charles Fletcher Lummis Papers, 1889-1928

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Charles Fletcher Lummis Papers, 1889-1928

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Charles Fletcher Lummis (1859-1928) was the city editor of the , a librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library (1905-11) and editor of the magazine. He also co-founded the Southwest Museum (1907) and was the founder of the Sequoia League and the Landmarks Club. The collection consists of correspondence, 4 journals, manuscripts, articles, and related printed materials of Charles Lummis. Los Angeles Times Land of Sunshine

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928

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Charles F. Lummis (1859-1928) was born in Lynn, Massachusettts. He became an editor for the Los Angeles Times on February 1, 1884, working for Harrison Gray Otis. He promoted interest in the American Southwest with his photography and articles. Lummis helped found the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles and the School of American Research in Santa Fe. The items from librarian Mary Sarber concern her research of Mr. Lummis' writings. From the guide to the Charles F. Lummis Collection, S27...