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Henry P. Huff papers, 1937-1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Huff, Henry P
Title
Henry P. Huff papers
Dates
1937-1999 (inclusive)
1952-1956 (bulk)
Quantity
2.11 cubic feet, (2 boxes, 2 cassette tapes, and 1 vertical file)
Collection Number
1499
Summary
Tape-recorded interview, photographs and papers of a political and labor activist related to labor, the Communist Party of Washington State and his role as a defendant Smith Act trial of 1953 in the case of United States v. Huff
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

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Languages
Collection materials are in English.
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Biographical Note

Political activist, labor activist. Huff joined the Industrial Workers of the World in 1917 and was a charter member of the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA); serving in Southwest Washington as a member of the District Committee and District Board of the CPUSA, participating in unemployed struggles, the 1934 Pacific Coast Maritime Strike, and the 1935 Lumber Strike. He was a member of the National Committee of the CPUSA from 1944 to 1948. Huff was also a member of the Washington Commonwealth Federation, and a Smith Act trial defendent in the 1953 case United States v. Huff.

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Content Description

Tape-recorded interview with transcripts, and small collection of typed speeches, trail transcripts, publications, and subject files related to labor, the Communist Party of Washington State, and Huff's role as a defendant Smith Act trial of 1953 in the case of United States v. Huff. Collection includes a CD of photographs.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged as received.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Accession No. 1499-001: Henry P. Huff papers, 1970

    2 sound cassettes
    1 vertical file, (partial transcript)

    Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview, 1930-1955, conducted by R.C. Berner and Robert Mitchell on 12-7-70. Includes transcripts.

    Transcribed portion (2 pages) is of Huff re: the dissolution of the Washington Commonwealth Federation.

    Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donor: Henry P. Huff, December 15, 1970

  • Accession No. 1499-002: Henry P. Huff papers, 1937-1999 (bulk 1952-1956)

    2.56 cubic feet, (2 boxes)

    Scope and Content: Small collection of typed speeches, trail transcripts, publications, and subject files related to labor, the Communist Party of Washington State, and Huff's role as a defendant Smith Act trial of 1953 in the case of United States v. Huff. Collection includes a CD of photographs.

    Restrictions on Access: Open to all users

    Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

    Acquisition Info: Donor: Nancy Gilbert, February 07, 2012.

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Huff, Henry P.--Archives
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