Ross Martin scripts and memorabilia collection, 1958-1981

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Summary

Creators:
Martin, Ross, 1920-1981
Abstract:
This collection consists of personal annotated scripts for television and film roles of Polish American actor Ross Martin (1920-1981), in addition to Martin's memorabilia associated with various projects including a bust of Martin, scrapbooks, awards, production stills, and audiovisual materials.
Extent:
27.7 Linear Feet 18 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Ross Martin scripts and memorabilia collection, Collection no. 2299, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of personal annotated scripts for television and film roles of Polish American actor Ross Martin (1920-1981), in addition to Martin's memorabilia associated with various projects including a bust of Martin, scrapbooks, awards, production stills, and AV materials.

The majority of scripts present are for the television program Wild Wild West (1965-1969), in which Martin portrayed Secret Service agent Artemus Gordon. Other scripts include Martin's various film and stage projects.

Biographical / historical:

Ross Martin (1920-1981) was a Polish American actor known for his role of Secret Service agent Artemus Gordon on the television program Wild Wild West (1965-1969). Martin also appeared in multiple films and stage productions throughout his career.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Olavae Lucille Martin (widow), January 7, 1982.
Processing information:

This collection is partially processed.

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], Ross Martin scripts and memorabilia collection, Collection no. 2299, 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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