Phyllis Lambert Papers

Collection

Identifier: LAMB

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of photographs of thoroughbred horses and their caretakers from Westerly Stud Farms and California Thoroughbred Consultants, Rollin W. Baugh horse cataloges, one copy of Thoroughbred Record Magazine from September 1979, and personal photographs and newspaper clippings.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1960-1991

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the collection. The collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Phyllis Lambert was an "out" lesbian while she worked in a conservative, male-dominated field as the Auction Sales Manager for California Thoroughbred Consultants. She handled innumerable dispersals of Thoroughbred horses.

Extent

5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Phyllis Lambert was the auction sales manager for California Thoroughbred Consultants, which bought and sold horses in Los Angeles, CA. Her collection consists of personal photographs and memorabilia, newspaper clippings, and horse auction catalogues.

Arrangement

Box 1: horse catalogues, books, and photographs Box 2: photographs and newspaper clippings Box 3: photographs Box 4: plaques with newspaper articles about thoroughbred horse sales