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Herbert Polesie papers, 1925-1974
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Polesie, Herbert
- Title
- Herbert Polesie papers
- Dates
- 1925-1974 (inclusive)19251974
- Quantity
- 6.95 cubic feet (14 boxes) + 1 envelope.
- Collection Number
- 03224
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Herbert Polesie (1900-1979) was a radio director and producer, television producer, and playwright during the twentieth century. Polesie directed and produced a number of popular radio shows between the 1920s and 1950s, including "It Pays to Be Ignorant" (1942-1951) and "Songs by Sinatra" (1943). He also worked in television, serving as producer of the television version of "It Pays to Be Ignorant" (1973). In addition to his work in radio and television, Polesie was a playwright and was co-author of the the Broadway play "Heigh-Ho Everybody" (1932).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains annotated scripts (originals and copies) of radio and television shows directed and produced by Herbert Polesie, including "It Pays to Be Ignorant" and "Songs by Sinatra". Collection also contains Polesie's personal and business correspondence, typed play manuscripts (including "Heigh Ho Everybody"), three 16 mm films (two of Curtiss Enge and one unidentified), three unidentified 8 mm films, and three reel to reel audio tapes (one of music by Perry Botkin and two unidentified). A few photographs of Polesie's family and show business colleagues, clippings, and a few miscellaneous periodicals and printed materials are in this collection as well.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dramatists -- United States -- 20th century.
- Playwriting.
- Radio -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Radio producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television -- Production and direction -- United States.
- Television producers and directors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television programs -- United States -- 20th century.
- Theater -- United States -- 20th century.
Titles within the Collection
- It pays to be ignorant (Radio program)
