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Frank Scully papers, 1924-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Scully, Frank, 1892-1964
Title
Frank Scully papers
Dates
1924-1985 (inclusive)
Quantity
15.25 cubic ft. (34 boxes)
Collection Number
09554
Summary
Includes research materials, campaign records, manuscripts for his books, correspondence, and other materials by this author, journalist and political activist.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Frank Scully (1892-1964) was a well known author, journalist, humorist, and political activist. Educated at Columbia University, he began his career as a reporter on the New York Sun. Mr. Scully moved to Europe in the 1920s and did not return to the United Stated until 1933.

While in Europe he wrote a column for Variety, authored books, and handled publicity for Rex Ingram Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer films in France. Once back in the United States, he moved to Los Angeles to work for 20th Century fox. He was a contributer to Esquire, Reader's Digest, Catholic Digest, and other national periodicals. He wrote a regular column for Variety, The Epic News, United Progressive News, and Hollywood Press Times

Mr. Scully was a three-time nominee for the California legislature and appointed to the post of Secretary of the California Department of Institutions in 1938. Throughout his life, he gave his time and talent to philanthropic organizations. He was a founding member of the Los Angeles Newspapers Guild, founder of the Los Angeles Humane Society, a president of the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of California and a long time member of the Hollywood Democratic Club. He received a Fiftieth Anniversity Medal from the Columbia University School of Journalism and was a papal knight in the Orders of St. Elizabeth, and of St. Gregory.

His books include Bernard Shaw, The Fun in Bed Series for Convalescents, Rogue's Gallery, Behind the Flying Saucers, Blessed Mother Goose, Cross My Heart, This Gay Knight, and In Armor Bright.

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Content Description

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."

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Frank Scully papers, Collection Number 09554, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in seven series:

Series I. Unidentified Flying Objects, Subject Files

Series II. California Department of State Institutions, Files of the Secretary

Series III. California Politics, Campaign Files

Series IV. Manuscript Files

Series V. Correspondence

Series VI. Printed Material

Series VII. Audio Recordings

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Frank Scully at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Alice Scully in 1988.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Loreley Moore in February 1995.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Authors
  • Unidentified flying objects

Geographical Names

  • California – Politics and government

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audio tapes

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Scully, Frank, 1892-1964: Behind the flying saucers
    • Scully, Frank, 1892-1964: Blessed Mother Goose
    • Scully, Frank, 1892-1964: Fun in bed
    • Scully, Frank, 1892-1964: Rogue's gallery
    • Scully, Frank, 1892-1964: This gay knight

Processed by Loreley Moore
1995;2007

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