Frank Scully papers, 1924-1985.

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Frank Scully papers, 1924-1985.

Collection contains personal and professional correspondence; campaign materials relating to his run for public office in California; materials regarding his work for the California Department of Institutions; the manuscripts for several of his works; and miscellaneous other materials. The collection also includes 27 reel-to-reel audiotapes of recordings discussing the magnetic propulsion of flying saucers; fan mail, newsletters, magazine and newspaper clippings, and pamphlets regarding unidentified flying objects; and the manuscript and research notes for "Behind the Flying Saucers."

15.25 cubic ft. (34 boxes)

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Scully, Frank, 1892-1964

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Scully graduated from Columbia University in 1927 and began working for the "New York Sun" as a reporter. After working briefly for the "Chicago Tribune" and "Variety," Scully ghosted a book on the life of George Bernard Shaw for Frank Harris. He ran unsuccessfully for the California Legislature's 57th District from 1934-1948 and served as secretary and administrative assistant of the California Department of Institutions from 1937-1941. Scully also authored several gag ...