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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Unfinished Business: The Urgency of Federal Anti-Lynching Legislation
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Long Night: A Filibuster Diary
- Date:
- 1947-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Concerns and Considerations of a Politician: A Letter to Lillian
- Date:
- 1947-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation
- Date:
- 1947-05-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Dangers of Censorship in the Film Industry
- Date:
- 1947-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Protect Constitutional Guarantees: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-11-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service Symbols and Request for Action on Contempt Citations
- Date:
- 1947-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0063
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support and Suggestions for Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-11-24
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support and Appreciation from Miss Jenny Hirschfeld
- Date:
- 1947-12-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Release of Pfc. Lewis Enna
- Date:
- 2009-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a Congresswoman from California, spoke in support of Israel at a United Jewish Appeal event in 1948. She called for the United States to take a leadership role in supporting Israel in the United Nations, lifting the arms embargo to aid in defense, and taking action against Arab States for violating the Charter. She also advocated for Israel to be admitted to the United Nations immediately."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Unfinished Business: The Urgency of Federal Anti-Lynching Legislation")
![["A survey conducted by Prof. Ralph H. Gundlach of the University of Washington rated Pacific Coast legislators based on the opinions of 80 reporters. Jerry Voorhies was ranked as the most outstanding representative, while Cecil King was ranked as the least outstanding. The survey also included rankings by state and criteria for rating the congressmen, such as their ability to present issues, debate, vote in the public interest, understand issues, committee work, attendance, leadership, and overall ability and conscientiousness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0000-Miscellaneous/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Long Night: A Filibuster Diary")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is writing to the editor of the Los Angeles Times to address false reports about her involvement in Communist activities. She denies any association with such ideas and expresses her dedication to fighting Communism. She also defends her husband and requests the publication of her letter to set the record straight."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Concerns and Considerations of a Politician: A Letter to Lillian")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is thanked for her work in Congress and sent a copy of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" in response to a request from Robert Cosbey of the NAACP. Cosbey expresses admiration for Douglas and requests a reprint of a report she inserted in the Congressional Record regarding the record of African American soldiers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0086_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation")
![["The National Lawyers Guild is urging members of the House of Representatives to speak and vote against the citation of certain witnesses in the Hollywood investigation for contempt by the Committee on Un-American Activities. They argue that the Committee's actions are unconstitutional and are a form of intimidation based on hearsay and rumor. They believe that the abuse of Congressional power by the Committee is threatening the freedom of speech and association, and call for a halt to these actions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0013_thumbnail.jpg "The Dangers of Censorship in the Film Industry")
![["The document is addressed to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas, expressing concern about a recent incident where armed men disrupted a Democratic Party meeting in La Crescenta. The writer believes this vigilante action is connected to the Thomas-Mankin Committee's investigation in Hollywood and calls for the committee to be abolished. The writer urges Representative Douglas to speak out against the contempt citations issued to Hollywood witnesses and to protect free speech and peaceable assembly rights. The incident in La Crescenta is seen as a potential first step in a larger attack on basic rights and liberties."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Protect Constitutional Guarantees: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing the Un-American Activities Committee and the belief that it should be abolished. Dean Pulliam of George Pepperdine College expresses his belief that the committee undermines American values and democracy, and Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas agrees, stating that young people are taking a stand against sacrificing civil liberties. Both letters emphasize the importance of upholding American principles and democracy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service Symbols and Request for Action on Contempt Citations")
![["Mr. Bradbury received a telegram from Congressman Howard C. Bradbury expressing gratitude for his support. The telegram also included a message of encouragement for Bradbury's return to Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0063_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Suggestions for Un-American Activities")
![["The document is about Western Union's class of service symbols for telegrams and cables, with different symbols indicating the type of service. The telegram is from Harold Arlen asking Helen Gahagan to abolish the Unamerican Committee and dismiss citations against Hollywood producers, writers, and directors. The company also welcomes suggestions from its patrons regarding its service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Appreciation from Miss Jenny Hirschfeld")
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the request for Pfc. Lewis Enna to be discharged from the military to visit his terminally ill mother-in-law. The Rev. Cicero and Mrs. Douglas are discussing the procedures and steps that need to be taken for the request to be considered."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000-War%20Department%20Cases%20and%20Requests%20(Cl-Fa),%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Release of Pfc. Lewis Enna")