Donald J. Sterling collection on the Velde Committee 1954

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Donald J. Sterling collection on the Velde Committee 1954

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Collection includes: Note from Oregon Journal editor Donald J. Sterling, 1989, regarding the history of the collection; Booklet "Rules of Procedure: Committee on Un-American Activities," 1954; Open letter from Reed College Professor, Stanley Moore, 1954; Speech given by Rep. Harold H. Velde, 1954; Statement by Reed College professor Leonard Marsak, 1954; Signed statement from seven attorneys, 1954, supporting the right to decline to testify; Statements from Howard Morgan of the Democratic Party of Oregon and the American Veterans Committee. praising the work of the Velde Committee; Etc. The Velde Committee, or Committee on Un-American Activities, met in Portland, Oregon in June. 1954, to investigate the political affiliations of three Reed College professors, who refused to answer questions put to them by the Committee.

.02 cubic feet (1 folder)

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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