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- 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_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Call to Dissolve the House Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- 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_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending American Freedom: An Appeal to Congress
- Date:
- 1947-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Urging Opposition to Un-American Activities Committee and Contempt Citations
- Date:
- 1947-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Un-American Act: Hollywood's Contempt Citation
- Date:
- 1947-11-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending American Ideals: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1947-11-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- In Defense of Civil Liberties: The Fight Against Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0036
- 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: Correspondence in Support of HR-46
- Date:
- 1947-11-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Support: Screen Cartoonist Union Local 852 urges Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas to speak out against contempt citations
- Date:
- 1947-11-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["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")
![["Kenneth Johnson writes to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing his opposition to the Un-American Activities Committee, calling it a disgrace and warning of potential Thought Control. He believes the committee is akin to an inquisition and fears it could lead to book burning and the replacement of the American Flag with a Swastika. Johnson expresses his support for Douglas and notes that many of his acquaintances feel the same way. He also mentions disappointment in the Greek marksmanship during a recent event. Douglas responds, thanking Johnson for his letter and stating that she is already aware of his stance on the matter."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Call to Dissolve the House Un-American Activities Committee")
![["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")
![["The document is a series of resolutions from the United Public Workers of America, affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations, urging Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to take action against loyalty purges and the House Un-American Activities Committee. The resolutions call for the abolition of loyalty checks that violate constitutional rights, withdrawal of Executive Orders related to loyalty checks, and the abolishment of the House Un-American Activities Committee. The resolutions also demand freedom for those victimized by the committee and urge President Truman and Attorney General Clark to cease cooperating with it."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Defending American Freedom: An Appeal to Congress")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Borough to Helen Gahagan Douglas, expressing their shock at the proceedings of the House Un-American Activities Committee. They urge Mrs. Douglas to vote and work to support the Sabath Resolution, HR-46, to abolish the committee. Mr. and Mrs. Borough also mention that they will vote against upholding contempt citations against Hollywood witnesses."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Urging Opposition to Un-American Activities Committee and Contempt Citations")
![["The document is a letter from Louis H. Waldeck to Helen Gahagan Douglas urging her to vote against contempt citations for Hollywood witnesses in the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Waldeck believes the procedures used by the committee are a violation of the Constitution and that upholding the citations would set a dangerous precedent for persecution based on political beliefs. He also criticizes the committee's actions as inciting fascist elements in the country and calls for the committee to be abolished."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "The Un-American Act: Hollywood's Contempt Citation")
![["The document includes information about different symbols used in telegrams, the classification of service, and the filing and receipt times for telegrams. It also includes a message to Congresswoman Helen G Douglas from the Screen Cartoonist Union Local 852 requesting her to speak and vote against citations for contempt by the House Committee on Unamerican Activities. The document ends with a note requesting 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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Defending American Ideals: A Call to Action")
![["The document is a telegram urging Helen Gahagan Douglas to use her influence against the citation for contempt of Congress of ten Hollywood writers. The telegram includes a list of names of individuals supporting this cause. 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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "In Defense of Civil Liberties: The Fight Against Un-American Activities")
![["The document expresses disapproval of the procedures used by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and urges the recipient to vote against upholding contempt charges against Hollywood witnesses. The writer believes the committee violates the Constitution and American ideals of freedom of thought, speech, and the press. They ask the representative to lead the fight against the committee and to end its existence."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against Un-American Activities: Correspondence in Support of HR-46")
![["The document is asking Helen G. Douglas to take a strong stand in defending Hollywood artists who have been subpoenaed and to work towards abolishing the Thomas Rankin Un-American Committee when Congress convenes on Monday. It is signed by Emma Hill."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Support: Screen Cartoonist Union Local 852 urges Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas to speak out against contempt citations")