Ahn (Philip) scripts, bulk circa 1930s-1970s

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Summary

Title:
Philip Ahn scripts
Dates:
bulk circa 1930s-1970s
Creators:
Ahn, Philip, 1905-1978
Abstract:
This collection consists of the scripts used by Korean American actor Philip Ahn (1905-1978). Ahn has over 180 acting credits, often playing Chinese or Japanese characters. A few of his roles include parts in "Hawaiian Eye," "Hawaii Five-O," "Kung Fu," and "M.A.S.H."
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Box: 3
Box: 4
Box: 5
Box: 7
Box: 8
Box: 9
Box: 10
Box: 11
Box: 12
Box: 13
Extent:
13.5 Linear Feet 12 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Philip Ahn scripts, Collection no. 2401, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of scripts used by Korean American actor Philip Ahn (1905-1978). Ahn has over 180 acting credits, often playing Chinese or Japanese characters. A few of his roles include parts in "Hawaiian Eye," "Hawaii Five-O," "Kung Fu," and "M.A.S.H."

Biographical / historical:

Philip Ahn (1905-1978) was a Korean American actor, often playing Chinese and Japanese roles. He is regarded as the first Korean American actor in Hollywood. He briefly attended the University of Southern California for acting. Ahn has over 180 acting credits, include roles in "Hawaiian Eye," "Hawaii Five-O," "Kung Fu," and "M.A.S.H."

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ralph Ahn, Philip Ahn's son, 1988.
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 2022-01-25 12:15:08 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Philip Ahn scripts, Collection no. 2401, 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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