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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-05
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Un-American Activities Committee: A Letter of Protest
- Date:
- 1947-11-05
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0006
- 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 Affairs: A Call for Support
- Date:
- 1947-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Search for Mr. Wilson's Report on Civil Rights
- Date:
- 1947-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Abolish the American Committee: A Citizen's Plea
- Date:
- 1947-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- 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_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Protect Constitutional Guarantees: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-11-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- 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)
![["The document is acknowledging the recipient's opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee and requesting their support in introducing a bill to dissolve the committee. The sender expresses outrage at the violation of constitutional rights and believes the committee has no place in a free state."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee")
![["The document explains different symbols used for class of service in telegrams and cables. The sender requests Helen Gahagan Douglas to phone Speaker Martin to withhold action on contempt citations of Hollywood witnesses until a special session of Congress convenes to prevent the abridgement of constitutional guarantees. The sender is Leonard Hanigan, Chairman of Progressive Citizens of American 64th Assembly District. The company also appreciates suggestions from its patrons concerning 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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Un-American Activities Committee: A Letter of Protest")
![["Mr. Raines is requesting a copy of a report on Civil Rights to the President by Charles E. Wilson, but is informed by Walter R. Pick that Mrs. Douglas does not have an allotment of the report. Pick suggests Raines contact the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. to purchase a copy for one dollar, as they will have a new printing available after November 17th. Raines also expresses concerns about recent hearings on Communism."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against Un-American Affairs: A Call for Support")
![["A resolution was adopted by a meeting at the Unitarian Fellowship for Social Justice in Los Angeles condemning the Committee on Un-American Activities for not allowing cross examination of witnesses and for violating the constitutional rights of Hollywood writers. The resolution calls for the committee to be abolished and for subversive individuals to be prosecuted under existing laws by the Department of Justice. It also urges Congress to reject citations against Hollywood writers who refused to testify about their political opinions."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Search for Mr. Wilson's Report on Civil Rights")
![["The document expresses disapproval of the procedures used by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and urges a member of Congress to vote against contempt charges and work towards abolishing 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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Abolish the American Committee: A Citizen's Plea")
![["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 addressed to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas, expressing concern about a recent incident where armed men disrupted a Democratic Party meeting in La Crescenta. The writer believes this vigilante action is connected to the Thomas-Mankin Committee's investigation in Hollywood and calls for the committee to be abolished. The writer urges Representative Douglas to speak out against the contempt citations issued to Hollywood witnesses and to protect free speech and peaceable assembly rights. The incident in La Crescenta is seen as a potential first step in a larger attack on basic rights and liberties."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Protect Constitutional Guarantees: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["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")