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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All Collection Details:
- 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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