Ross Martin scripts and memorabilia collection
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Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1958 - 1981
Creator
- Martin, Ross, 1920-1981 (Person)
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.
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.
Extent
27.7 Linear Feet (18 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Olavae Lucille Martin (widow), January 7, 1982.
Processing Information
This collection is partially processed.
Subject
- Martin, Ross, 1920-1981 -- Archives (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Ross Martin scripts and memorabilia collection
- Status
- Minimally Processed
- Author
- Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
- Date
- 2022 January
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2022 June: Additional box found in Crozier
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States
ctlibarc@usc.edu