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Committees: Un-American Activities, 1953-1959

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, statements, speeches and other items primarily addressing the conduct and activities of this committee and sub committee. Examples are: a letter (3/53) from Chula Vista constituent James Billings & Wilson's reply concerning Mr. Billings' concern that the committee was too critical of Protestant Churches and clergy; a collection of letters from constituents and Wilson and others, concerning the activities of the Committee -- most of these are favorable, but one constituent was quite critical of President Eisenhower; a letter from constituent Ralph R. Allen, enclosed copy of a speech by Aaron Sargent (Sons of the American Revolution) & Wilson's reply re/ praising anti-subversive activities and listing those Sargent thought needed investigation; a packet of letters from constituents & Wilson's replies concerning activities of the Subversive Activities Control Board during 1955; letters and a telegram (1957) from Wilson, Richard Arens (Dir. Committee on Un-American Activities), La Jolla constituent Max J. Kennedy, Louis S. Katz (Law Offices of Gostin and Katz), constituent Mrs. Carlton W. Smith, J. Edgar Hoover & a copy of The Los Angeles Daily Journal (3/28/57) all pertaining to anti-subversive activities; "Memo for Record" indicating Wilson being a guest of honor at a benefit sponsored by the ACLU; corresp. from constituent Harvey Furgatch criticizing Wilson recent vote in favor of the dismissal of government employees with Communist front affiliations & requesting Wilson's participation in a candidates' forum; and a letter (10/26/58) from Willard Carpenter (Associate Dir., ACLU) with attached copy of a political advertisement "'WHO CAN DEFINE THE MEANING OF UN-AMERICAN?' Chief Justice Earl Warren."

Dates

  • created: 1953-1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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