Finding aid for the Benny Rubin papers 2512

Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
2022 April
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0185
ctlibarc@usc.edu


Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Title: Benny Rubin papers
Creator: Rubin, Benny
Identifier/Call Number: 2512
Physical Description: 3.292 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1921-1971
Abstract: This collection contains the scripts, photographs, and film reels of American comedian and actor Benny Rubin (1899-1986).
Language of Material: English.
Container: 1
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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.

Scope and Contents

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.

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Benny Rubin, March 21, 1973.

Preferred Citation

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

Processing Information

This collection is unprocessed.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Photographs
Television scripts
Plaques (flat objects)
Television actors and actresses -- Archival resources
Film stills
Acetate film
Rubin, Benny -- Archives