Papers, 1938-1998.

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Papers, 1938-1998.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58779918

The papers contain: correspondence, unpublished lyrics, scripts and other literary writings, copies of The Spectator, Eliscu's weekly column in the National Guardian, film, theater and general political ephemera and internal documents, including from several progressive entertainment industry organizations such as the Hollywood League for Democratic Action, the Hollywood Peace Forum, the Hollywood Anti-Nazi League for the Defense of American Democracy, the Hollywood Theatre Alliance, the Hollywood Writers Mobilization, and the Motion Picture Democratic Committee. There is also a speech, written by Eliscu for for delivery by Progressive Party presidential candidate of Henry Wallace, at an October 8, 1948 campaign appearance in Portland, Oregon.

0.75 linear ft.

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Eliscu, Edward

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Edward Eliscu (1902-1998), was a lyricist, and also a play- and screen-writer, and a progressive activist in the entertainment industry, notably in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s. From the description of Papers, 1938-1998. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779918 Edward Eliscu (1902-1998), was a lyricist (best known for Without a Song ), playwright and screen-writer, and a progressive activist in the entertainment industry, notably in Hollywood ...