Papers, 1935-1983.

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Papers, 1935-1983.

Papers, 1935-1983, of James Wechsler, a columnist and editor for the "New York Post," an active advocate of civil liberties, and the author of several books, including "The Age of Suspicion," which concerns the McCarthy era and the author's leftist connections. Subjects of Wechsler's memoranda include Che Guevara, Arthur Goldberg, Dean Rusk, and U Thant. Also included is his testimony from the McCarthy hearings in 1953.

0.8 c.f. (2 archives boxes); plusadditions of 20.0 c.f.1 tape recording, and22 photographs.

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