Frank Lanterman Papers

Collection no.:
0222

Description:
The Frank Lanterman collection includes the legislative papers of Assemblyman Frank Lanterman, who served in the California Assembly from 1950-1978. The papers span the years 1965-1978. Frank Lanterman was known as California's "Father of Mental Health"--a tribute to his long service in the California Assembly as a champion for the mentally ill community of California. Lanterman was born on November 4, 1901 into a family whose arrival in California dated back to 1875. He studied music at USC and later tried to make a career in the movie industry. However, family business required his attention, and eventually he became a successful businessman. Elected to the California Assembly at the age of 49, he served fourteen consecutive terms. His first notable legislative contribution was to co-author the Municipal Water District Act by which the Foothill Municipal Water District was created to service the communities of La Canada, La Crescenta, and Altadena. Lanterman devoted most his energy fighting for the handicapped. In 1964 and 1968 he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention. He died in 1981.

Dates:
1965-1978

Extent:
36.0 Linear feet
36 boxes

Language(s):
English

Subject(s):
Political science

Geographic Name(s):
California--History--Archival resources

Conditions governing access:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.

Preferred citation:
[Box/folder# or item name], Frank Lanterman Papers, Collection no. 0222, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Record date:
2010

Contact Information:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu