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Ahn, Philip, 1905-1978

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Philip Ahn papers

 Collection
Identifier: 3007
Abstract

Philip Ahn was a Korean American actor, WWII veteran, and USC alum. This small collection comprises primarily personal and family photographs, film and television stills, and awards and realia documenting Ahn's professional career, personal life, and his numerous involvements within the Korean community. It also contains scripts, teleplays, and some biographical materials.

Dates: 1935 - 2001

Philip Ahn scripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2401
Abstract

This collection consists of the scripts used by Korean American actor Philip Ahn (1905-1978). Ahn has over 180 acting credits, often playing Chinese or Japanese characters. A few of his roles include parts in "Hawaiian Eye," "Hawaii Five-O," "Kung Fu," and "M.A.S.H."

Dates: Majority of material found within circa 1930s-1970s

Sonia Sunoo papers

 Collection
Identifier: 3023
Abstract

Sonia Shinn Sunoo was a Korean American teacher, researcher, and writer. This small collection consists primarily of Sunoo's oral history interview transcripts with early Korean immigrant picture brides (mail order brides). The collection also contains research materials regarding this topic in the form of correspondence, clippings, and notes.

Dates: 1971 - 1998