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

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

Mrs. Gustafson. No.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party in 1947?

(The witness confers with her counsel.)

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

Mr. Tavenner. According to your testimony, you were at the University of Washington for 1 year in 1940.

Mrs. Gustafson. I beg your pardon. That was the summer session.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you a member of the Communist Party at that time?

(The witness confers with her counsel.)

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

Mr. Tavenner. Were Communist Party meetings held at any time in your home during the year 1947?