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
Collection
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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