Edward G. Robinson papers, bulk 1930s-1970s

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Summary

Creators:
Robinson, Edward G., 1893-1973
Abstract:
This collection of the papers of Edward G. Robinson (1893-1973) includes scripts, photographs, awards, and papers pertaining to his 50-year career on Broadway, film, and television.
Extent:
173.542 Linear Feet 107 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Edward G. Robinson papers, Collection no. 2185, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection of the papers of Edward G. Robinson (1893-1973) includes scripts, photographs, awards, and papers pertaining to his 50-year career on Broadway, film, and television.

Biographical / historical:

Edward G. Robinson (1893-1973) was an American actor in theater, film, and television. He acted in 30 Broadway plays and more than 100 films during his 50-year long career. Robinson ranks number 24 on the American Film Institute's list of the 25 greatest male stars of Classic American cinema. American actor Edward G. Robinson Jr. (1933-1974) is his son. Following his death in 1973, Robinson was given an honorary Oscar.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jane Robinson, December 12, 1977.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library at ctlibarc@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Edward G. Robinson papers, Collection no. 2185, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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