Frank S. Tavenner photographsMSS.2012.02Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-04-30 21:13:29 +0000.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections Frank S. Tavenner photographs MSS.2012.02 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/4/resources/732 5 Cubic Feet 1952-1954 English 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 US 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

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

photographs Anti-communist movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century Tavenner, Frank S., Jr., 1895-1964 Appel, Donald Beak, Thomas Tavenner, Frank S. with Donald Appel, Chief Committee Counsel in Red InquiryArchival Resource Key/repositories/4/archival_objects/782591952-02-25Law Special Collections photographs cabinetScope and Contents

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Tavenner, Frank S. (Counsel: Un-American Ace Commission) with Thomas Beak (Assistant to Tavenner)Archival Resource Key/repositories/4/archival_objects/782601952-03 - 1952-04Law Special Collections photographs cabinetTavenner, Frank S. (Sub-committee Counsel)Archival Resource Key/repositories/4/archival_objects/782611954-05-03Law Special Collections photographs cabinetScope and Contents

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