S. Guy Endore papers, 1925-1970

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Summary

Creators:
Endore, S. Guy
Abstract:
S. Guy Endore (1901-70) was a prolific author of books as well as television and movie scripts. His script, G.I. Joe, was nominated for an Oscar in 1945. He was reputedly blacklisted by the Hollywood studios for his political views in the late 1940s. Endore devoted much of his time to the Synanon Foundation after being blacklisted. The collection consists of Endore's manuscripts and typescripts for plays, novels, and television shows. Other materials include clippings and printed materials, many of which address and review Endore's writings. The collection also contains materials related to the House Un-American Activities Committee and the Hollywood Blacklist, the Sleepy Lagoon Defense Committee, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the Warren Commission Report. Books from Endore's library and correspondence (including fan mail) are also included. The finding aid contains an extensive name index.
Extent:
46.5 linear feet (93 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English, French, German, and Spanish.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], S. Guy Endore papers (Collection 279). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of Endore's manuscripts and typescripts for plays, novels, and television shows. Other materials include clippings and printed materials, many of which address and review Endore's writings. Collection also contains materials related to the House Un-American Activities Committee and the Hollywood Blacklist, the Sleepy Lagoon Defense Committee, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the Warren Commission Report. Books from Endore's library and correspondence (including fan mail) are also included. Finding aid contains an extensive name index.

Biographical / historical:

S. Guy Endore was born in 1901; author of 15 books, including King of Paris, Casanova--His Known and Unknown Life, Voltaire! Voltaire!, and Man from Limbo; wrote screenplays, including Captain Sinbad, Johnny Allegro, Song of Russia, He Ran All the Way, Werewolf of Paris, Methinks the Lady, and Devil Doll; his script, G.I. Joe, was nominated for an Oscar, 1945; was reputedly blacklisted by the studios for his political views, late 1940s; devoted much of his time to the Synanon Foundation; died February 12, 1970.

Acquisition information:
Gift of S. Guy Endore, 1956-68. Gift of Henrietta Endore, 1972. Gift of Gita Endore, 1972-87. Gift of Marcia Endore Goodman, 1990.
Processing information:

Processed by YS, BW, and Lilace Hatayama.

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Arrangement:

Arranged by subject and titles.

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], S. Guy Endore papers (Collection 279). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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