Archives of American Art

George Anthony Dondero papers

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.dondgeor
Creators:
Dondero, George A. (George Anthony), 1883-1968
Dates:
1949-1965
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Items
linear ft.(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Papers relating to Dondero's efforts to alert the Congress and the public to the alleged dangers of communism in the arts.
Scope and Contents
Included are: correspondence, 1950-1965; two addresses on art and communism, 1957; two photos of Dondero and twelve of a mural which he criticized; bibliographic notes by Dondero; selections from the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD and from the American Legion FIRING LINE; a copy of a memorandum from the House Un-American Activities Committee, 1956; and a few clippings.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Congressman (Royal Oak, Mich.)

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 722 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The donor, Robert Dondero, is the son of George Dondero.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

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