Roscoe Karns collection, bulk 1910s-1960s

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Summary

Creators:
Karns, Roscoe, 1893-1970
Abstract:
This collection consists of the papers and film reels of American actor Roscoe Karns (1891-1970).
Extent:
2.25 Linear Feet 2 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Roscoe Karns collection, Collection no. 2522, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the papers and film reels of American actor Roscoe Karns (1891-1970). The papers include clippings, scripts, and film stills. Karns appeared in over 150 roles in both film and television.

Biographical / historical:

Roscoe Karns (1891-1970) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in over 150 film and television roles during his career. He was most known for his comedic roles.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Karns family, November 9, 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], Roscoe Karns collection, Collection no. 2522, 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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