William Stevens Papers, 1955-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stevens, William
Title
William Stevens Papers
Dates
1955-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
.2 linear ft. (includes 1 cassette tape)
Collection Number
SPC 980-0121 (collection)
Summary
The William Stevens Papers consists of materials related to William Stevens' research concerning the 1948 Joint Committee on Un-American Activities of the Washington State Legislature.
Repository
Eastern Washington University
Archives & Special Collections
Eastern Washington University Libraries
320 Media Lane - 100 LIB
Cheney, WA
99004-2453
Telephone: 5093592475
archives@ewu.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains materials related to William Stevens' research concerning the 1948 Joint Committee on Un-American Activities of the Washington State Legislature. The collection includes a photocopy of a hearing transcript from 1955 investigating the disappearance of the Joint Committee's records, an oral history interview with Melvin Rader (a University of Washington professor falsely accused during the 1948 investigation), and a copy of William Stevens' research paper on the subject.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Use of this collection is subject to the rules concerning access to archival and manuscript collections at Eastern Washington University. For more information, see: http://www.ewu.edu/Library/Services/Archives.xml

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. For more information or permission to publish, contact Eastern Washington University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections at (509) 359-2475, or archives@ewu.edu.

Preferred Citation

William Stevens Papers; SPC 980-0121; box number; folder number; Archives & Special Collections, Eastern Washington University.

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Acquisition Information

William Stevens; 1980

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Internal security--Washington (State)--History
  • Legislative hearings--Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Rader, Melvin--(Melvin Miller)--1903-1981

Corporate Names

  • Washington (State)--Legislature--Joint Legislative Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities

Form or Genre Terms

  • Oral histories
  • Transcripts

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Rader, Melvin--(Melvin Miller)--1903-1981 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Washington (State)--Legislature--Joint Legislative Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities (creator)