Ralph H. Gundlach papers 1918-1974 bulk 1936-1974).

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Ralph H. Gundlach papers 1918-1974 bulk 1936-1974).

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Letters, speeches and writings, court papers, notes, ephemera, and newspaper clippings dealing with the investigations into Gundlach's alleged communist activities, his dismissal from the University, the subsequent lawsuits, and his attempts to exoneratre himself. Also includes his support for Spanish Civil War refugees. Major correspondents include Raymond B. Allen, K.L. Chang, Hugh DeLacy, Bonnie Bird Gundlach, Florence B. James, Anny (Anci) Koppel, Arthur Langlie, Bernis Thompson, Colston E. Warne, the American Association of University Professors, the American Psychological Association, the Spanish Refugee Appeal of the Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee, and the University of Washington.

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