Durante (Jimmy) scripts and transcripts, 1943-1947

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Summary

Title:
Jimmy Durante scripts and transcripts
Dates:
1943-1947
Creators:
Durante, Jimmy, 1893-1980
Abstract:
This collection consists of approximately 200 scripts and transcriptions of the radio programs of comedian and actor Jimmy Durante (1893-1980), dating from 1943 to 1947.
Containers:
Box: R1
Box: R2
Box: R3
Box: R4
Box: R5
Box: R6
Box: R7
Box: R8
Box: R9
Extent:
4.688 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Jimmy Durante scripts and transcripts, Collection no. 2229, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of approximately 200 scripts and transcriptions for the radio programs of comedian and actor Jimmy Durante (1893-1980), dating from 1943 to 1947. His radio shows included "The Chase and Sanborn Hour," "The Jumbo Fire Chief Program," The Durante-Moore Show," and "The Jimmy Durante Show."

Biographical / historical:

Jimmy Durante (1893-1980) was an American actor, comedian, singer, vaudevillian, and pianist. He often referred to his iconic nose as the "schnozzola," and the word became his nickname. His radio shows included "The Chase and Sanborn Hour," "The Jumbo Fire Chief Program," The Durante-Moore Show," and "The Jimmy Durante Show."

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jimmy Durante, October 2, 1971.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-03-23 16:36:11 -0700 .

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Jimmy Durante scripts and transcripts, Collection no. 2229, 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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