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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Testimony of Grace L. Haynes: Trip to Santa Monica
- Date:
- 1946-11-02
- Creator:
- Douglas, Melvyn
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus
- Date:
- 1946-11-26
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Speech: Negro Soldier in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-12-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-12-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- 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_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea to Support Thomas and Committee Against Un-American Accusations
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- 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_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Request for Citations of 19 Hollywood Artists
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support for Helen Gahagan Douglas in the Fight Against Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas states that the statements claiming she has been in Moscow, traveled in Russia, and had discussions with Stalin are false. She has never been to Moscow or any part of Russia, and has never met or spoken to Stalin. The statement was sworn before a notary on October 31, 1946."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony of Grace L. Haynes: Trip to Santa Monica")
![["The document is from a veteran expressing concern about a proposed federal bonus for G.I. Bill recipients, stating that the bonus should not deduct money received from G.I. Bill benefits. The document is being forwarded to Congresswoman Douglas, who is currently in New York, for her information and action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus")
![["The Leisure Wear, Robe and Sportswear Workers' Union is requesting a copy of Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas' speech on the topic of Negro soldiers in World War II. The request is made by Anne Florant, the Educational Director of the union."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Speech: Negro Soldier in World War II")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas presented an amendment to extend rent controls, citing a housing crisis and the need for affordable housing. She argued that rent control was necessary to prevent chaos and advocated for stronger enforcement measures, including injunctions, treble damages, and criminal sanctions. Her bill aimed to protect tenants from illegal evictions and rent increases, and provide standards for rent administrators. Douglas warned that without effective rent control, rents would continue to increase, impacting the economic and social well-being of the nation."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["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 document is addressed to Representative H. G. Douglas in Los Angeles, dated November 17, 1947. The writer, Mrs. B. Thomas, urges the representative to take action to abolish the Thomas Rankin Committee, which she believes threatens the freedom of speech and thought guaranteed by the American Constitution. She emphasizes the importance of preserving American institutions of freedom."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea to Support Thomas and Committee Against Un-American Accusations")
![["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 expresses support for members of Congress who voted against the decision of the un-American committee, criticizing the committee and emphasizing the importance of democracy. The writer urges Congress to re-read the constitution and practice the ideas of 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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "The Request for Citations of 19 Hollywood Artists")
![["The document is a request for citations of 19 Halcyonid artists to be included in a document."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Helen Gahagan Douglas in the Fight Against Un-American Activities")