Pinky Lee papers, bulk 1930s-1950s

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Summary

Creators:
Lee, Pinky, 1907-1993
Abstract:
This collection consists of the papers of American burlesque comic Pinky Lee (1907-1993).
Extent:
7.875 Linear Feet 7 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Pinky Lee papers, Collection no. 2340, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the papers of American burlesque comic Pinky Lee (1907-1993). These papers include scripts and budgets. Lee was the host of the children's television program "The Pinky Lee Show" in the 1950s.

Biographical / historical:

Pinky Lee, whose real name was Pincus Leff (1907-1993), was an American burlesque comic. During the 1940s he appeared on radio shows, including "Drene Time." He was the host of the children's television program "The Pinky Lee Show" in the 1950s. In 1957, Lee hosted "The Gumby Show." Lee was the uncle of the Sherman Brothers, Robert and Richard, whom he worked from time to time in the 1950s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Pinky Lee, February 14, 1986.
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], Pinky Lee papers, Collection no. 2340, 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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