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Committees: Un-American Activities, 1961

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, excerpts from the Congressional Record, news reports, magazine articles & other items. Examples are: a letter from La Mesa constitutent Jeanne Berger and a copy of "Red Stars - #4 The Reds are back in Hollywood" -- a small tract promoting anti communism; Congressman Wilson's responses to several constituent letters stressing anti-communist quieries about various organizations; a letter from constituent John E. Wirges & Wilson's response re/ congrats on his re-election, activities of Mr. Wirges in his anti-communist crusade & Wilson's recommendation for the film "Operation Abolition;" copies of letters from Congressman Francis Walters (Chairman, Committee on Un-American Activities); a pamphlet from the "National Committee To Abolish the Un-American Activities Committee" with excerpts from The Washington Post; pamphlet with photos showing "Nazi support the House Committee on Un-American Activities" & "God Bless Congressman Walters;" newsclipping from the El Cajon Valley News (1-12-61), "Let's Stop Scaring Nice Ladies" re/ a talk to a local Republican Women's club by Convair Executive; 4 pages from Tues. Jan. 24, 1961 Congressional Record featuring Congressman Walter's "Reply To Ad in Washington Post; a small packet of letters from constituent J. Donald Hughes (The Wesley Foundation, SDSC), Wilson's replies & a copy of The Christian Century re/ controversy over the Committee's activities; a copy of "Rules of Procedure" for the Committee; copy of a full page ad from the Washington Post (1/2/61) re/ "Petition to the House of the 87th Congress . . . to eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities as a Standing Committee;" & copies of an essay in the National Review (5/6/61) & a speech in the Congressional Record (3/21/61) touting the film "Operation Abolition."

Dates

  • created: 1961

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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