Red Scare/Smith Act/McCarthyism- "Jury System"; Pamphlet entitled "….this, too, is lynch law" Self Defense Committee of 17 Smith Act Victims, circa 1952
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains flyers, pamphlets, correspondence, leaflets, and other documents related to a Red Scare, the Smith Act of 1940, McCarthyism, and other material related to communism and the time period surrounding the perceived threat of communism in the United States such as documents regarding the Hollywood blacklist, House Committee on Un-American Activities, Communist Party U.S.A., Communist Party of Los Angeles, and others.
Dates
- circa 1952
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