VIRTUAL: McCarthyism and the Scarsdale Schools, Part 2

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Join us for Part 2 of the lecture series "Battle of the Books." If you missed  Part 1, you can watch it here

Join local history librarian Dan Glauber for this lecture on the Battle of the Books. From 1949 to 1954, a group of residents calling themselves the Committee of 10, and later the Citizens Committee, waged a battle against what they saw as the infiltration of Scarsdale schools by Communists and fellow travelers. They objected to books, speakers, presenters, and even Scarsdale residents who they accused of having Communist connections. Scarsdale's "Battle of the Books," as it became known in the national news, was one of many examples of school districts that came under fire during the McCarthy era. Scarsdale's experience was notable as the only example where the McCarthyites were defeated. Dive deep on the issues and the people involved. This program will be recorded and made available on our YouTube page.

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