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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution on Combating Communism with Justice and Freedom
- Date:
- 1947-11-14
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal to Abolish the Un-American Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-16
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal to Congressman Against Indictment of Nineteen Men by Thomas-Rankin Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-17
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Un-American Retention Debate: Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas's Committee Speaks Out
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Telegram Urging Against Citation for Contempt of Congress of Hollywood Writers
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- 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)
![["The writer attended a meeting at Gilmore Stadium and is urging the Congresswoman to vote against a citation by the Thomas-Rankin Un-American Committee for 19 unfriendly witnesses. They also request that the Committee be abolished as they believe it is promoting fascism."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution on Combating Communism with Justice and Freedom")
![["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 expresses the writer's opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee and their investigation into the film industry. The writer urges Congresswoman Douglas to advocate for the dissolution of the committee and the dropping of contempt charges against writers and directors. The writer emphasizes the importance of defending freedom of speech and expression in the face of censorship threats."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal to Abolish the Un-American Committee")
![["The document is a message from the House Committee on Un-American Activities speaking out against the limitations of the \"unfriendly nineteen.\" It includes a reference to Congresswoman Helen G. Doughton in Washington D.C. and mentions postage."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal to Congressman Against Indictment of Nineteen Men by Thomas-Rankin Committee")
![["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 addressed to Helen Gahagan Douglas, praising her past record in Congress and expressing confidence in her future actions. The writer mentions an upcoming fight against the Un-American Activities Committee and offers their support. The document is dated November 18, 1949."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "The Un-American Retention Debate: Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas's Committee Speaks Out")
![["The document is about different symbols and codes used in Western Union telegrams, including DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also mentions the filing time and receipt time for telegrams. The telegram itself is a message urging Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak out against the dismissal of Hollywood writers for their political 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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram Urging Against Citation for Contempt of Congress of Hollywood Writers")
![["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")