Investigation of Communist Activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 1

by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities

(The witness confers with her counsel.)

Mrs. Gustafson. I think it was a portion of 1948 and a good share of 1949.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party at any time during the years 1948 and 1949?

(The witness confers with her counsel.)

Mrs. Gustafson. No; I was not.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party at any time while you were a member of the American Federation of Teachers unions?

(The witness confers with her counsel.)

Mrs. Gustafson. I shall have to invoke the fifth amendment, for the reasons previously given.

Mr. Tavenner. Are you a member of the Communist Party now?

(The witness confers with her counsel.)