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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement by Helen Gahagan Douglas: Opposition to Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Bedrock Factors in Korea: The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial
- Date:
- 1947-05-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- 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_5_173_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Progressive Slate of Candidates Presented to California Voters for Primary Election
- Date:
- 1947-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0006
- 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 Affairs: A Call for Support
- Date:
- 1947-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Search for Mr. Wilson's Report on Civil Rights
- Date:
- 1947-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Abolish the American Committee: A Citizen's Plea
- Date:
- 1947-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The author of the letter expresses support for Helen Gahagan Douglas for voting against citations of alleged Hollywood Communists. They express concern about the integrity of the Supreme Court and the need to outlaw the American Communist Party if linked to Russia. They also call for Congress to focus on important issues such as lowering prices, providing relief for starving people, and investigating Congressional investigations. They express their belief in the power of prayer and end the letter by wishing Mrs. Douglas well and expressing their non-Communist beliefs."]](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_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Statement by Helen Gahagan Douglas: Opposition to Un-American Activities Committee")
![["The document discusses Helen Gahagan Douglas, a former stage star and opera singer who is now involved in politics. She has been associated with radicalism and is now distancing herself from it. Her husband, Melvyn Douglas, also changed his name for show business purposes. The document reflects on the couple's involvement in politics and their connections to the entertainment industry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Bedrock Factors in Korea: The San Francisco Chronicle Editorial")
![["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 document is a message sent to County Chairmen regarding a newspaper article predicting victories for Helen Gahagan Douglas and Edmund G. Brown in the upcoming elections. The message requests statements from prominent individuals who disagree with the predictions in order to counteract the narrative and release state-wide news updates."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Progressive Slate of Candidates Presented to California Voters for Primary Election")
![["The document is a protest against the continuation of the House Un-American Activities Committee, urging support for a bill that would abolish the committee. The document criticizes the committee's methods and compares them to those of Hitler, calling for an end to what is described as fascist behavior. The document also expresses support for Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas, who has voted against 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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee")
![["Mr. Raines is requesting a copy of a report on Civil Rights to the President by Charles E. Wilson, but is informed by Walter R. Pick that Mrs. Douglas does not have an allotment of the report. Pick suggests Raines contact the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. to purchase a copy for one dollar, as they will have a new printing available after November 17th. Raines also expresses concerns about recent hearings on Communism."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against Un-American Affairs: A Call for Support")
![["A resolution was adopted by a meeting at the Unitarian Fellowship for Social Justice in Los Angeles condemning the Committee on Un-American Activities for not allowing cross examination of witnesses and for violating the constitutional rights of Hollywood writers. The resolution calls for the committee to be abolished and for subversive individuals to be prosecuted under existing laws by the Department of Justice. It also urges Congress to reject citations against Hollywood writers who refused to testify about their political opinions."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Search for Mr. Wilson's Report on Civil Rights")
![["The document expresses disapproval of the procedures used by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and urges a member of Congress to vote against contempt charges and work towards abolishing 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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Abolish the American Committee: A Citizen's Plea")