Pascal (Ernest) collection, bulk 1900s-1950s

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Summary

Title:
Ernest Pascal papers
Dates:
bulk 1900s-1950s
Creators:
Pascal, Ernest, 1896-1966
Abstract:
This collection consists of the scripts of Ernest Pascal (1986-1966), as well as his book collection. Pascal was an American screenwriter, author, and playwright.
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2a
Box: 2b
Box: 3
Box: 4
Box: 5
Extent:
6.75 Linear Feet 6 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Ernest Pascal collection, Collection no. 2404, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the scripts of Ernest Pascal (1986-1966), as well as his book collection. Pascal was an American screenwriter, author, and playwright.

Biographical / historical:

Ernest Pascal (1896-1966) was an American screenwriter, author, and playwright. He wrote novels that were turned into films, leading him to write screenplays for film. Some of his notable films inlcude, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1939) based on the Sherlock Holmes novel, "The King's Vacation" (1933), and "Jack London" (1943). His father-in-law was American cartoonist George Herriman, creator of Krazy Kat.

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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-02-28 11:03:15 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Ernest Pascal collection, Collection no. 2404, 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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