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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Thanks for Attendance at Inauguration
- Date:
- 1942-1955
- Creator:
- Stigler, William Grady, 1891-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945), 84th (1955-1957), 80th (1947-1949), 77th (1941-1943), 83rd (1953-1955), 82nd (1951-1953), 79th (1945-1947), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- The Lasting Legacy of Semper Fidelis
- Date:
- 1942-1955
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947), 80th (1947-1949), 81st (1949-1951), 77th (1941-1943), 84th (1955-1957), 82nd (1951-1953), 78th (1943-1945), 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Inscription for Senator Lee
- Date:
- 1942-1955
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945), 79th (1945-1947), 84th (1955-1957), 77th (1941-1943), 82nd (1951-1953), 83rd (1953-1955), 81st (1949-1951), 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence with Senator Lee from General Lucius D. Clay
- Date:
- 1942-1955
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949), 79th (1945-1947), 84th (1955-1957), 83rd (1953-1955), 78th (1943-1945), 77th (1941-1943), 82nd (1951-1953), 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0080
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- The Battle of Cognac and Other Verses: A Letter from the Supreme Court
- Date:
- 1942-1955
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955), 79th (1945-1947), 77th (1941-1943), 78th (1943-1945), 81st (1949-1951), 84th (1955-1957), 80th (1947-1949), 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- 1940 Correspondence Regarding City-Wide Improvement Project in Weleetka, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1949-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_90_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Crusade for Fair Representation of American Indians in Hollywood: A Correspondence Collection from 1949
- Date:
- 1949-04-21
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Indispensable Philosophy: Address by Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1949-04-25
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Exposes Rising Food Prices and Calls for Action
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Attendance and Voting Record: A Comparison of Helen G. Douglas and Nixon
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The document is a thank you note from Bill Stigler to Josh Lee for attending an \"inauguration\" event. Stigler mentions taking a photograph and expresses his pleasure in complying with Lee's request. The document ends with warm regards and a sign off as \"Sincerely your friend, Bill W. G. Stigler, M.C.\""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Thanks for Attendance at Inauguration")
![["The author, a Marine Corps member, shares his experiences and thoughts on war and combat in a letter to a senator. He reflects on the cost and toll of war, the loss of friends, and the brutal realities of combat. Despite his distaste for war, he expresses pride in his division and the Marine Corps. The author also discusses his struggles with forming attachments to fellow soldiers knowing they may not survive, and his belief in the need for a more peaceful approach to conflict resolution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0018_thumbnail.jpg "The Lasting Legacy of Semper Fidelis")
![["Elmer Davis is writing to Senator Lee to send him a book with an inscription, expressing pleasure in doing so."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Inscription for Senator Lee")
![["General Clay expresses difficulty in making it to Raleigh on November 15th due to a prior commitment in New York on November 14th. He expresses hope to see Senator Lee again soon. The document is signed on behalf of General Clay."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence with Senator Lee from General Lucius D. Clay")
![["The document is a letter from Justice Clark of the Supreme Court of the United States thanking Josh Lee for sending a copy of \"The Battle of Cognac\" and other verses. Justice Clark enjoyed the poems, particularly \"A Case in Equity,\" and compliments Josh on being a great jury lawyer. Justice Clark expresses gratitude for receiving the copy and wishes Josh well in his work as a civil aeronautics administrator."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0080_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle of Cognac and Other Verses: A Letter from the Supreme Court")
![["The document is a letter from Lyle H. Boren to E.A. Gaston informing him that a project for city-wide improvement of streets in Weleetka has been approved by the President, with an allocation of $20,918 set aside. Another letter from Frank A. March to Lyle H. Boren provides details about the Work Projects Administration projects in the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma, which are eligible for operation at the discretion of the State Work Projects Administrator. It also includes information about specific projects in Muskogee and Weleetka."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0000-(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_41_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1940 Correspondence Regarding City-Wide Improvement Project in Weleetka, Oklahoma")
![["The text is a series of letters written by H.E. Choc Wilkes, a member of the Choctaw Tribe, to various individuals and organizations advocating for better portrayal of American Indians in motion pictures. Wilkes seeks support for the establishment of an Indian Board of Review to oversee the depiction of Indians in films and ensure accuracy and respect. The letters also mention the lack of consideration given to Native Americans by the Motion Picture Association and Hollywood, and request equal treatment for the Indian community. Congressman Carl Albert expresses support for Wilkes' efforts and willingness to take action on the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_90_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_90_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Crusade for Fair Representation of American Indians in Hollywood: A Correspondence Collection from 1949")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas argues for the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act, stating that it restricts labor unions and undermines collective bargaining. She emphasizes the importance of labor unions for protecting workers and democracy, and criticizes the economic power of big corporations. Douglas urges Congress to focus on the basic question of whether it is fair to suppress labor unions while allowing big business to dominate the economy. She calls for a realistic approach to economic issues and highlights the role of labor unions in improving working conditions and maintaining full employment."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "The Indispensable Philosophy: Address by Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas endorses a housing program proposed by Chester Bowles to address the housing slump in the country. She emphasizes the urgent need for more housing units to be built to prevent a housing bust and ensure full employment and prosperity. Douglas calls for a goal of building 1.5 million homes per year for the next 10 years, with the government underwriting construction where private enterprise falls short. She also suggests that the government should build modest rental homes to address the affordability issue faced by veterans and low-income families. Douglas highlights the importance of taking action to address the housing crisis and urges Congress to act upon Bowles' proposals."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Exposes Rising Food Prices and Calls for Action")
![["The comparison of voting records between Helin Gahagan Douglas and Richard Nixon in the 11th Congress (1949-1950) shows that Douglas generally voted for more liberal policies, such as higher minimum wage and social security, while Nixon tended to support more conservative positions, such as arms aid and postal rate increases. Both politicians had differing stances on various issues, but overall, Douglas appeared to have a more liberal voting record compared to Nixon."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Attendance and Voting Record: A Comparison of Helen G. Douglas and Nixon")
