House Un-American Activities Committee records, 1945-1975

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Summary

Creators:
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities
Abstract:
This collection consists of transcripts of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). HUAC was an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives used to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having either fascist or communist ties.
Extent:
22.5 Linear Feet 20 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], House Un-American Activities Committee records, Collection no. 7017, Regional History Collection, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of transcripts of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). HUAC is an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives used to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having either fascist or communist ties.

Biographical / historical:

House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives. It was intended to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having either fascist or communist ties. HUAC was created in 1938, became a standing committee in 1945, and was abolished in 1975. This committee caused the Hollywood blacklisting of screenwriters, actors, and directors.

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], House Un-American Activities Committee records, Collection no. 7017, Regional History Collection, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
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Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182, US
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