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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- An Extraordinary Woman: Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Response to Libel Case Testimony: A Message from W. P. Marshall
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Testimony of Culbert L. Olson: Reputation and Integrity
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of Women's Votes in the 1944 Election
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Economic Development--United States, Health, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Actions for Economic Growth: A Look at Prosperity and Policy Decisions
- Date:
- 1950-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Communism, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Atomic Age: Sharing the Knowledge of Atomic Energy
- Date:
- 1950-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Smear Campaign: Republicans vs. Douglas-Roosevelt
- Date:
- 1950-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Veteran's Stake in Reclamation: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1950-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- California Veterans: A Call for Action and Support
- Date:
- 1950-03-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The upcoming California primary is seen as a trial heat for the 1952 White House race between Governor Earl Warren and James Roosevelt. The Senate race also features major contestants, including Helen Gahagan Douglas and Richard Nixon. Democratic leaders are unsure about supporting Roosevelt, as he led them down a blind alley in the past. Warren is expected to have a strong showing on the Democratic ticket, making Roosevelt's fate in November uncertain."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "An Extraordinary Woman: Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["This is a transcript from a court case in California from 1953 involving plaintiff Vernon Kilpatrick and defendant C.H. Anderson. Culbert L. Olson, a former Governor of California, testified about his knowledge of Kilpatrick and his reputation for truth and integrity. There was a dispute over whether Olson's response about Kilpatrick's reputation was relevant to the question asked."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Libel Case Testimony: A Message from W. P. Marshall")
![["Melvyn Douglas writes to United States District Attorney James M. Carter in Los Angeles, enclosing affidavits as requested. He hopes there are sufficient grounds to take action against a certain group and thanks Carter for his cooperation."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony of Culbert L. Olson: Reputation and Integrity")
![["The document is a speech given by Helen Gahagan Douglas at an ILGWU rally in 1944, just days before the election. She talks about the progress made under the Democratic administration of President Roosevelt, highlighting the improvements in the economy, job opportunities, and living standards. She emphasizes the importance of continuing these policies to ensure a better future for all Americans, including post-war plans for peace, economic security, healthcare, and education. She outlines the Democratic Party's objectives, including economic rights for all citizens, and the need for a strong social program to protect against poverty and ensure a better quality of life for everyone."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0000-Campaign%20Speeches,%20March-December,%201944/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of Women's Votes in the 1944 Election")
![["Congressman Nixon is described as courageous and fearless, particularly for his role in exposing Alger Hiss. A comparison of Nixon and Congresswoman Douglas's records shows differences in their stances on national defense, aid to foreign countries, internal security and communism, taxes and government spending, veterans' issues, socialistic planning, small business support, labor-management relations, tidelands ownership, the Central Valley Project, housing policies, and endorsements from communist newspapers. The People's Daily World labeled Nixon as \"the man to beat\" in the Senate race, indicating support for his candidacy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Actions for Economic Growth: A Look at Prosperity and Policy Decisions")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas is advocating for the passage of a bill to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps to provide work and educational experiences for young people who are unemployed. The program would focus on conservation efforts in areas such as land, forests, animals, and water resources. The bill has been carefully designed to ensure it does not interfere with existing commercial or conservation work, and enrollment would be voluntary for youth aged 17 to 23. The program is seen as a way to address unemployment while also addressing critical conservation needs in the country."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a script for a television show featuring Harold Ickes discussing the California United States Senate race between Helen Gahagan Douglas and Richard M. Nixon. Ickes praises Douglas for her dedication to representing California and contrasts her record with Nixon's, accusing him of prioritizing headline-seeking and corporate interests over the needs of the state. Ickes highlights specific instances where Douglas fought for California's interests and criticizes Nixon for his absence or opposition in similar situations."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "The Atomic Age: Sharing the Knowledge of Atomic Energy")
![["The Wall Street Journal has declared the Republican Party bankrupt and speeding toward oblivion. James Roosevelt, running for Governor of California, criticizes the Republican Party for lacking a program and placing blame on the Democratic Administration. The Democratic Party, with Roosevelt, Gahagan Douglas, and Pat Brown, have a working program for better government. The article criticizes Republican leaders Earl Warren and Richard Nixon and urges support for the Democratic Party."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Smear Campaign: Republicans vs. Douglas-Roosevelt")
![["The Presbyterian Synod has expressed alarm at efforts to repeal the 160-acre water limitation in California, which would benefit large landowners at the expense of small farmers. The Synod's committee on social education and action conducted a thorough study on the issue and reaffirmed its support for the limitation. The report highlights potential harms to farmers, coercion in acreage limitation, and the lack of benefits to small landholders in repealing the limitation. The report also addresses concerns about land speculation and the impact on rural life. The Bureau of Reclamation is urged to uphold the 160-acre limitation provision of the Federal reclamation law for the Central Valley Project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0023_thumbnail.jpg "The Veteran's Stake in Reclamation: A Call to Action")
![["In a speech delivered in 1945, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the implications of the atomic age and the need for international cooperation in sharing knowledge of atomic energy. She argues that secrecy is not feasible and that the United Nations should have the right to monitor research in all countries to prevent the misuse of this powerful technology. Douglas emphasizes the importance of erasing the causes of war and promoting international good faith and cooperation based on Christian principles. She warns against isolationism and urges humanity to use atomic energy for creative purposes to benefit all mankind."]](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_0047_thumbnail.jpg "California Veterans: A Call for Action and Support")