Polonsky, Abraham. – Papers, 1936-1968.

Papers of a screenwriter and filmmaker who was blacklisted in Hollywood after his refusal to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Among Polonsky’s papers are manuscripts of his novels and stories; scripts for radio, theater, television, and motion pictures, including documentation for his highly-acclaimed film, Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (Universal, 1969); and diaries of his personal life, 1951-1967.


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  • Author: Polonsky, Abraham.
  • Title: Papers, 1936-1968.
  • Size: 5.6 c.f. (14 archives boxes)
  • Category: blacklist, director, film, manuscript collection, and screenwriter

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