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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Democracy: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against Un-American Activities: A Call for Freedom of Speech and Rights
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Flood control
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Hollywood Artists: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Contempt Citations
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against the Rankin Committee: United Shoe Workers of America, Local 122
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Gratitude: Upholding the American Way of Life
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Western Symbols: Class of Service
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- CHURCHMEN'S CONDEMNATION OF HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Communism, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congratulations on Standing up to Contempt: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Leo Platt, legislative chairman of Lodge 469, expressing opposition to the House Committee on Un-American Activities and advocating for its abolition. The document references a resolution passed by the Franz Boas Lodge No. 469 of the International Workers Order that also opposes the committee's activities. The resolution highlights the importance of upholding the principles of freedom and democracy in America."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Democracy: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas")
![["The author, a veteran of World War II, is urging Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to support the American Committee in abolishing the Un-American Activities Committee. They argue that it infringes on citizens' rights regardless of political affiliation and compares it to the tactics used by Nazis against opposition. The author also mentions Hollywood's involvement in the issue."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against Un-American Activities: A Call for Freedom of Speech and Rights")
![["The document writer expresses their disapproval of the procedures used by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and states their intention to vote against upholding contempt charges against Hollywood witnesses. They believe that the Committee's methods are a violation of the Constitution and call for its dissolution to protect freedom of speech and the press."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the Un-American Activities Committee")
![["The United Shoe Workers of America, Local 122, passed a resolution condemning the Rankin Committee for infringing on civil rights and engaging in witch-hunts. They urge the abolition of the committee and support the Sabbath Bill, HR 46. They also plan to send copies of the resolution to California congressmen to urge them to vote against contempt citations for writers who testified at a recent Hollywood inquiry by 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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Hollywood Artists: A Call to Action")
![["The document provides information about Western Union symbols for different classes of service, such as DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also includes the filing time and standard time for telegrams and day letters. The telegram is a message to Helen Gahagan Douglas, a congresswoman from California, regarding a vote to quash a contempt citation against ten Hollywood writers. The document also mentions that the company 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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Contempt Citations")
![["The document is urging Congressman Helen G. Douglas to vote against upholding the contempt citations against Hollywood witnesses by the House Committee on Un-American Activities. The writer believes the committee's methods and procedures violate the Constitution and infringe upon the rights and civil liberties of Americans. They are urging the Congressman to vote against the indictment of the nineteen men cited by 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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against the Rankin Committee: United Shoe Workers of America, Local 122")
![["A group of churchmen, led by Rev. John Paul Jones, have expressed concern over the House Un-American Activities Committee and its impact on civil liberties and freedom of thought. They believe that the committee undermines democratic principles and is harmful to the cause of democracy. They call for an end to the committee and its investigations. The statement was signed by twenty prominent New York clergymen."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter of Gratitude: Upholding the American Way of Life")
![["The document is a thank you note from Bernard W. Casselman to someone named Den. Amazement for supporting American values and rights. Casselman expresses gratitude and good wishes towards Den. Amazement."]](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_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Western Symbols: Class of Service")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the House Committee on Un-American Activities for their conduct during the Hollywood hearings, stating that they do not protect the rights of witnesses and unfairly target individuals and the film industry. She argues that combating communism should be done through addressing poverty and education, not through violating constitutional rights. Douglas opposes the committee's infringement on freedom of speech and advocates for protecting individual rights and democratic principles. She also highlights the dangers of using extreme measures in response to communism and cites a resolution by the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in support of safeguarding freedom of conscience. Douglas emphasizes the importance of upholding American values and principles in the face of anti-communist hysteria."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "CHURCHMEN'S CONDEMNATION OF HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE")
![["The author, James L. Walters, is writing to congratulate Mrs. Douglas for voting against the contempt of Congress citation for witnesses before the Un-American Activities Committee. He expresses disappointment in the House's attitude towards civil liberties and wishes he could be represented by her."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Congratulations on Standing up to Contempt: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas")