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There are also numerous reviews as well as a few scripts with Prosky's handwritten notes. Subseries 1.2 contains mostly clippings and reviews about Prosky's film career, but there are a few scripts and emphemra, such as the trading card from \"The Last Action Hero.\" Subseries 1.3 contains documents from his television career, mostly clippings from his time as a cast member on \"Hill Street Blues\" and \"Veronica's Closet.\" Note that there are additional professional documents, such as posters, in the oversize series.","The second series contains personal documents and is divided into two subseries and arranged alphabetically and chronologically. Subseries 2.1 consists of correspondence to and from Prosky. The bulk of the correspondence concerns Prosky's family and close friends. There are also many greeting cards wishing Prosky luck on opening nights as well as offering congratulations and thanks. 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