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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolutions Against Loyalty Purges and Un-American Activities: Call to Action
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Fight Against Un-American Activities: A Call for Freedom of Speech
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Civil Liberties: A Letter to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Democracy: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against Un-American Activities: A Call for Freedom of Speech and Rights
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Flood control
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against the Rankin Committee: United Shoe Workers of America, Local 122
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- CHURCHMEN'S CONDEMNATION OF HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Communism, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0067
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service: Western Telegram Symbols and Ship Radiogram
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0081
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Championing American Rights: A Letter of Support
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Challenge of Anti-Semitism: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document urges Mrs. Douglas to protect the constitutional rights of witnesses being pursued by the Thomas Committee, arguing that citing them for contempt of Congress would violate their democratic rights. The writer asks Mrs. Douglas to lead the fight against these citations and work towards abolishing the Thomas Committee. They express hope that Mrs. Douglas will protect civil rights during this critical time."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Resolutions Against Loyalty Purges and Un-American Activities: Call to Action")
![["The document includes a letter from Bishop Dun thanking Mrs. Douglas for her support of a resolution he presented at a meeting of the House of Bishops regarding the fight against communism. Mrs. Douglas, also an Episcopalian, expresses her pride in the resolution and the role of the church in addressing moral issues. The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting freedom of conscience and working for justice and dignity for all."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against Un-American Activities: A Call for Freedom of Speech")
![["The writer is urging Congressman Helen G. Douglas to vote against the indictment of nineteen men cited by the Thomas-Rankin \"Unamerican\" Committee. They believe the committee is attempting to intimidate the Motion Picture Industry and infringe upon the rights and civil liberties of Americans. The writer, a voter in California, asks the Congressman to vote against the citation."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Civil Liberties: A Letter to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Leo Platt, legislative chairman of Lodge 469, expressing opposition to the House Committee on Un-American Activities and advocating for its abolition. The document references a resolution passed by the Franz Boas Lodge No. 469 of the International Workers Order that also opposes the committee's activities. The resolution highlights the importance of upholding the principles of freedom and democracy in America."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Democracy: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas")
![["The author, a veteran of World War II, is urging Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to support the American Committee in abolishing the Un-American Activities Committee. They argue that it infringes on citizens' rights regardless of political affiliation and compares it to the tactics used by Nazis against opposition. The author also mentions Hollywood's involvement in the issue."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against Un-American Activities: A Call for Freedom of Speech and Rights")
![["The document is urging Congressman Helen G. Douglas to vote against upholding the contempt citations against Hollywood witnesses by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. The writer believes the committee's methods and procedures violate the Constitution and infringe upon the rights and civil liberties of Americans. They are urging the Congressman to vote against the indictment of the nineteen men cited by the committee."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against the Rankin Committee: United Shoe Workers of America, Local 122")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the House Committee on Un-American Activities for their conduct during the Hollywood hearings, stating that they do not protect the rights of witnesses and unfairly target individuals and the film industry. She argues that combating communism should be done through addressing poverty and education, not through violating constitutional rights. Douglas opposes the committee's infringement on freedom of speech and advocates for protecting individual rights and democratic principles. She also highlights the dangers of using extreme measures in response to communism and cites a resolution by the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in support of safeguarding freedom of conscience. Douglas emphasizes the importance of upholding American values and principles in the face of anti-communist hysteria."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "CHURCHMEN'S CONDEMNATION OF HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE")
![["The document explains the different symbols used in Western Union telegrams, such as DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also mentions the filing and receipt times for telegrams. The message congratulates Helen Gahagan Douglas on her vote against issuing contempt citations against Hollywood people. The document ends with a note asking for suggestions from patrons regarding the company's 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_0067_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service: Western Telegram Symbols and Ship Radiogram")
![["The document acknowledges the receipt of a motion from Western Gate Lodge 970 regarding contempt citations. Mrs. Douglas is out of town, but the matter will be brought to her attention upon her return. The motion extends thanks to three California Representatives who opposed the House vote on the Thomas Un-American Committee's contempt citation."]](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_0081_thumbnail.jpg "Championing American Rights: A Letter of Support")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas speaks out against the actions of the Un-American Activities Committee, stating that their hearings are unjust and violate individual rights. She believes that combating communism should focus on addressing poverty and ignorance, not through hysteria or limiting free speech. Douglas criticizes the Committee for unfairly condemning the motion picture industry and interfering with creative freedom. She argues that the Committee's actions give the impression that communism is stronger than it actually is, and that extreme measures are not necessary to combat it. Douglas concludes by quoting a resolution from the House of Bishops urging caution in fighting communism and protecting freedom of conscience."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0000-Publications-Various%20articles%20written%20by%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0015_thumbnail.jpg "The Challenge of Anti-Semitism: A Call to Action")