Series IV: Subject File, 1913-1981; undated, bulk: 1940-1960
Scope and Contents
This series contains material collected by Weatherwax such as letters, mailers, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, flyers, leaflets, and other documents mostly related to civil liberties, constitutional rights, African Americans, the Chicano movement; and political and socioeconomic movements and organizations such as: McCarthyism, Red Scare, communism, the Communist Party U.S.A, National Federation For Constitutional Liberties, McCarran Act, American Committee for Protection of Foreign Born, socialism, marxism, labor, unions, fascism, California politics and elections, peace groups and organizations, and other related material. This series is organized into twelve sub-series.
Dates
- 1913-1981; undated
- Majority of material found within 1940-1960
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 33 boxes
From the Collection: 14.6 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Weatherwax, John M. (John Martin), 1900-1984 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu