McCarthyism in the Suburbs : Quakers, Communists, and the Children's Librarian /

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This study examines the effects of McCarthyism and anti-communist investigations at the local level. The author uses the case of Mary Knowles-a librarian who was investigated in the 1950s for alleged communist sympathies-to analyze how communities, local officials, and ordinary people were impacted...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hepler, Allison (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2018]
Temas:
Knowles, Mary, > 1910-1997.
Knowles, Mary, > 1910-1997
1900-1999
Anti-communist movements > United States > History > 20th century.
Loyalty oaths > United States > History > 20th century.
Quakers > Pennsylvania.
Anticommunisme > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Quakers > Pennsylvanie.
HISTORY > United States > 20th century.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
Anti-communist movements
Loyalty oaths
Quakers
Pennsylvania
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This study examines the effects of McCarthyism and anti-communist investigations at the local level. The author uses the case of Mary Knowles-a librarian who was investigated in the 1950s for alleged communist sympathies-to analyze how communities, local officials, and ordinary people were impacted by the politics surrounding the Cold War.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781498569408
1498569404

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