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George Pal papers, 1933-1988

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pal, George
Title
George Pal papers
Dates
1933-1988 (inclusive)
Quantity
10.58 cubic feet (11 boxes)
Collection Number
08030
Summary
This collection contains personal records related to George Pal and his work, as well as film material for Doc Savage, and Logan’s Run.
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

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

Additional Reference Guides

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

George Pal was an animator, film director and producer associated with the fantasy and science fiction genres. He was born in Hungary February 1, 1908, and lived and worked all over Europe before emigrating to the United States in December of 1939. He and his wife, Elisabeth “Zsoka” Pal had two sons. Pal died in May of 1980 in California.

Pal patented the “Pal-Doll Technique” between 1931 and 1933 while living in Berlin and working for UFA Studios. This technique was known as “Puppetoons” in the U.S. George would later release an animated series with the same name. This 1940s series led to an honorary Oscar in 1943. In 1950, George switched to live-action films, producing The Great Rupert. Pal is best known for his string of sci-fi and fantasy films made in the 1950s-1960s, such as When Worlds Collide. He collaborated with Byron Haskin, as well as producing films solo. His final film was Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze released in 1975.

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Content Description

This collection contains biographical papers related to George Pal, such as awards and a biography. Also included are materials for two of his works, Doc Savage (1975), and Logan’s Run (1968). Included are scripts, correspondence, production material and promotional material for each film.

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Use of the Collection

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Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by George Pal at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

The collection material was donated by Mrs. Elisabeth Pal between 1983 and 1985.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Brittany Heye in October 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture plays.
  • Motion pictures -- Production and direction.
  • Science fiction films.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Contact sheets.
  • Film stills.
  • Photographs.
  • Scripts.
  • Sheet music.
  • Sketches.

Occupations

  • Motion picture producers and directors.

Titles within the Collection

  • Doc Savage, the man of bronze (Motion picture)
  • Logan's run (Motion picture)

Brittany Heye
2013; 2023

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