Albert F. Canwell
Albert F. Canwell | |
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Canwell c. 1947 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 5th (Spokane) district | |
| In office 1947–1949 | |
| Succeeded by | Don Magnuson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Franklyn Canwell January 11, 1907 Spokane, Washington, USA |
| Died | April 1, 2002 (aged 95) Spokane, Washington, USA |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | journalist, state representative, professional anti-communist |
| Known for | Canwell Committee |
Albert Franklyn Canwell (January 11, 1907 – April 1, 2002) was an American journalist and politician who served as a member of the Washington State legislature from 1947 to 1949. He is best remembered as the namesake of the Washington legislature's Canwell Committee to investigate communist influence in Washington state, patterned after the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) of the United States Congress.