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George Pal papers, 1933-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pal, George
- Title
- George Pal papers
- Dates
- 1933-1988 (inclusive)19611979
- 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
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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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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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Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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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
Series I. Personal Papers, 1945-1983Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Brochures |
undated |
| 1 |
Jasper and the Watermelons book |
1945 |
| 1 | George Pal in Holland 1934-1939 (biography- German) |
October 1983 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous |
undated |
| 1 | Music Records from The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao
|
undated |
| 1 | Periodicals |
1961-1975, undated |
| 1 | Programs |
undated |
| 1 |
The Time Machine (script and record) |
1959-1960 |
| 1 |
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (book and record) |
undated |
Series II. Doc Savage, 1933-1976Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Book- The Man of Bronze: Doc Savage
|
1933 |
| 1 | Budgets |
1973 |
| 1-2 | Contact Sheets |
1974 |
| 2 | Contact Sheets- Negatives |
1974 |
| 2 | Correspondence |
1961-1975 |
| 10 | "Doc Savage March" music |
undated |
| 7 | "Doc Savage: The Man in Bronze" Scrapbook |
undated |
| 8 | "Doc Savage" Scrapbook (mostly French) |
1975 |
| 10 | Fan Artwork |
undated |
| 7 | Golden Scroll Award of Merit to Doc Savage for Outstanding Achievement |
January 31, 1976 |
| 2 | Letters/ Notes- Production |
1971, undated |
| 2 | Miscellaneous |
undated |
| 2, 8-9 | Newspapers |
1967, 1972, 1974, undated |
| 2 | Notebook |
undated |
| 3 | Perodical Clippings |
1973-1974, undated |
| 3, 7 | Photographs of Book and Magazine Covers |
undated |
| 3, 8-10 | Posters |
undated |
| 3 | Production Material |
1971-1973 |
| 3 | Promotional Photographs |
undated |
| 3 | Scripts |
1973, undated |
| 9-10 | Storyboards |
undated |
| 3 | Treatments |
undated |
Series III. Logan's Run, 1967-1988Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 4 | Book- Logan's Run by William F. Nolan & George Clayton Johnson (autographed by George Pal) |
1967 |
| 4 | Book Reviews |
1966 |
| 8, 11 | Character drawings |
1988 |
| 4 | Correspondence |
1968-1969 |
| 4 | Contact Sheets for Story Board |
undated |
| 11 |
Logan's Run painting |
undated |
| 4 | Notebook |
undated |
| 4 | Production Material |
1968 |
| 4 | Research Material |
1969, undated |
| 4-5 | Scripts |
1966-1968, undated |
| 5 | Script Pages- Miscellaneous |
undated |
| 11 | Storyboards |
undated |
| 5-6 | Transparencies |
undated |
| 6 | Treatments |
1968 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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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