Benjamin Platt Papers, 1918-1960

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Summary

Creators:
Platt, Benjamin, d. 1960
Abstract:
Benjamin Platt (d. 1960) founded the Platt Music Company (1905) in Los Angeles, and became the head of May Company's appliance department in 1924. The collection consists of correspondence, printed material, financial records, and photographs relating to the Platt Music Company and Benjamin Platt's career, including his activities as a promoter of various Jewish organizations in Los Angeles.
Extent:
7 boxes (3.5 linear ft.) 2 oversize boxes
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence, printed material, financial records, and photographs relating to the Platt Music Company of Los Angeles and the career of its head, Benjamin Platt, including his activities as a promoter of various Jewish organizations in Los Angeles.

Biographical / historical:

Platt was born near Kiev, Russia; fled pogroms in 1902; came to the U.S. and founded the Platt Music Company in 1905; became head of May Company's appliance department in 1924; he died on April 18, 1960 in Los Angeles.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Herman Platt, 1962.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Financial records, 1918-60 (Boxes 1-2).
  2. Correspondence and papers, 1937-60 (Box 3).
  3. Personal correspondence, memorabilia, and clippings, 1930-60 (Box 4).
  4. Printed pamphlets (Boxes 5-6).
  5. Photographs and awards (Boxes 7-8).
  6. Phonograph records (Box 9).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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