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This newsletter and newspaper, published by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, exposes the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and its alleged involvement in a conspiracy to promote fascist thinking in the United States. The newsletter presents evidence that suggests the HUAC's connection to various hate groups and individuals with controversial ideologies. It highlights the scandalous attack on the National Council of Churches, the involvement of committee chairman Francis Walter and staff director Richard Arens in projects funded by Wycliffe Draper, a wealthy individual interested in proving the genetic inferiority of African Americans, and the alleged receipt of private funds by the HUAC. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"HUAC Fronts Hate Groups", March 1960
Date Created
1960-03
Description
This newsletter and newspaper, published by the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee, exposes the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and its alleged involvement in a conspiracy to promote fascist thinking in the United States. The newsletter presents evidence that suggests the HUAC's connection to various hate groups and individuals with controversial ideologies. It highlights the scandalous attack on the National Council of Churches, the involvement of committee chairman Francis Walter and staff director Richard Arens in projects funded by Wycliffe Draper, a wealthy individual interested in proving the genetic inferiority of African Americans, and the alleged receipt of private funds by the HUAC. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Flyer for the National Student Conference on the Sit-In Movement held in Washington, D.C. The U.S. National Student Association sponsors the conference and details information on the purpose, registration, participants, accommodations, and transportation. The flyer also includes the program and its leads. 1 page.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Flyer for the National Student Conference on the Sit In Movement, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Description
Flyer for the National Student Conference on the Sit-In Movement held in Washington, D.C. The U.S. National Student Association sponsors the conference and details information on the purpose, registration, participants, accommodations, and transportation. The flyer also includes the program and its leads. 1 page.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism