John Howard Lawson with his dog before serving jail time

Title

John Howard Lawson with his dog before serving jail time

Subject

Lawson, John Howard, 1894-1977; Freedom of speech; Political activists; Dramatists; Dogs

Description

Black and white photograph of John Howard Lawson enjoys spending time with his dog before serving jail time for his refusal to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee. Called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee in October 1947 during the second Red Scare, ten prominent film producers, directors, and screenwriters refused to answer questions regarding their possible communist affiliations based on their First Amendment right to free speech. Cited for contempt of Congress, they were sentenced to a year in jail and charged a $1000 fine.

Creator

Lawson, John Howard

Source

John Howard Lawson papers, 1905-1977, 1/5/MSS 016: Box 22, Folder 37

Publisher

Special Collections Research Center, Morris Library, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Date

1948

Contributor

Hamilton-Brehm, Anne Marie, 1970-

Rights

For permission to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use this image, please contact the Special Collections Research Center, Morris Library, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Phone: + 1 (618) 453-2516. Email: http://reftrack.lib.siu.edu/reft100.aspx?key=SCRCEmail&cllcid=SCRR

Files

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Citation

Lawson, John Howard, “John Howard Lawson with his dog before serving jail time,” SCRC Virtual Museum at Southern Illinois University's Morris Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://scrcexhibits.omeka.net/items/show/319.

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