Papers, 1937-1977.

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Papers, 1937-1977.

Papers of Hal Kanter (1918- ), a writer-producer-director of numerous television comedies. Also present are general correspondence and files on various professional organizations and committees of the Democratic Party. Of special interest are Kanter's scripts for Democratic telethons, 1972-1974, and materials on campaign groups supporting Eugene J. McCarthy and George S. McGovern. Also included are cartoons drawn and collected by Kanter. The subjects covered by Kanter's cartoons include the military, crime, and people in hard luck situations. Also included are two cartoons drawn by John A. Ruge.

18.0 c.f. (45 archives boxes) and12 cartoons.

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