John Henry Faulk Papers 1881,1936-

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John Henry Faulk was a writer,folklorist, humorist, environmentalist and activist from Austin, Texas. Papersdocument his career in literary and broadcast media, as well as activities inpolitics, humanitarian concerns and civil liberties, particularly his successfullibel suit after having been blacklisted for alleged Communistassociations.

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