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Bryan, Helen R., -1976

 Person

Biography

Executive secretary of the Joint Anti‐Fascist Refugee Committee in New York City in the 1940's. Sent to prison in 1950 for contempt of Congress after a long court fight.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

United American Spanish Aid Committee, 1941-01-07

 Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.69
Scope and Contents

Press release in which Abraham Flexnor reaffirms his sponsorship of the American Rescue Ship Mission. Includes a supportive quote by Ernest Hemingway, sent from Cuba to Helen R. Bryan.

Dates: Issued: 1941-01-07