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Frank S. Tavenner photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2012-02

Scope and Contents

This collection of photographs depict Frank S. Tavenner acting in various capacities as the government's counsel on behalf of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1952 and 1954. HUAC was an investigative committee formed by the U.S. House and charged with investigating subversive activities of private American citizens and organizations suspected of being connected to, or supportive of, communist or fascist activities.

Five black and white photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952 - 1954

Full Extent

5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Three photographs of Frank S. Tavenner at HUAC.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The law library purchased this collection in 2012 from Historic Images, Memphis Tennessee, via eBay for $86.40.

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
580 Massie Road
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22903 United States