Rubin (Benny) papers, 1921-1971

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Summary

Title:
Benny Rubin papers
Dates:
1921-1971
Creators:
Rubin, Benny
Abstract:
This collection contains the scripts, photographs, and film reels of American comedian and actor Benny Rubin (1899-1986).
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Box: 3
Extent:
3.292 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Benny Rubin papers, Collection no. 2512, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the scripts, photographs, and film reels of American comedian and actor Benny Rubin (1899-1986). Materials include photographs including Jerry Lewis, Louis Armstrong, and Jack Dempsey, and film stills; television scripts for "Adam-12" and "The Partners"; film reels; and plaques.

Biographical / historical:

Benny Rubin (1899-1986) was an American comedian and film actor. He was known for his ability to imitate many dialects. Rubin has over 200 film, television, and radio credits to his name.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Benny Rubin, March 21, 1973.
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 2022-08-23 14:09:59 -0700 .

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Terms of access:

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

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Benny Rubin papers, Collection no. 2512, 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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