Series IV: Academic Freedom Material, 1928-1961, inclusive

This series focuses on challenges to academic freedom from the late 1930s through the late 1950s, emphasizing the Rapp-Coudert Committee investigations and post-war red scare. The impact of these efforts, particularly the harassment and dismissal of many teachers, is documented through correspondence, court documents, articles, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and other material, much of it generated by the Teachers Union of NYC. Charles Hendley's own appearance before Rapp-Coudert is documented. Also included are a number of articles and publications of those opposing the Union, such as The Educational Signpost and The Tablet.