Investigation of Communist activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 2

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

Mr. Tavenner. What was the approximate date of your becoming a member?

Mr. Stenhouse. Well, to the best of my recollection, it was in the latter part of 1943.

Mr. Tavenner. Where were you living at that time?

Mr. Stenhouse. In Horseshoe Canyon.

Mr. Tavenner. Were you assigned to any particular group of the Communist Party when you first became a member?

Mr. Stenhouse. I don’t think it was a matter of assignment, to my knowledge. I was asked if I would like to attend some discussion group meetings and, to the best of my recollection, there were not more than 4 or 5 of them in Los Angeles.

Mr. Tavenner. Four or 5 what?

Mr. Stenhouse. Of these discussion group meetings.

Mr. Tavenner. Do you mean that you attended 4 or 5 of these discussion group meetings?

Mr. Stenhouse. Yes.