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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Testimony in Kilpatrick v. Anderson Case
- Date:
- 1953-04-23
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legal Correspondence Regarding Testimony and Articles
- Date:
- 1953-04-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Setting the Record Straight: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1953-05-07
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The writer expresses gratitude for a letter received and discusses the distressing state of the country, mentioning the importance of good people like Helen Gahagan. They discuss the destructive tactics being used by the government and warn against falling for authoritarianism. The writer defends Helen against any accusations and expresses concern for the future of the country."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Testimony in Kilpatrick v. Anderson Case")
![["The author is discussing a letter they sent to Lola and Jack, speculating about the motives of a Mrs. Haynes who gave testimony against them. They are considering sending a letter to newspapers to address the situation. The author expresses concern for their children and Melvyn, but is not personally upset. They mention paying a California tax and considering changing residence. The author also mentions not planning to run for Congress again and discusses a potential mayoral candidacy for Melvyn. The document closes with well wishes for Florence Reynolds and regrets about missing a party."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Correspondence Regarding Testimony and Articles")
![["The document is a letter from a law firm to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding the testimony of Mrs. Haynes in a case. The document suggests sending a letter to the Times but raises questions about the location of the sender, the relationship with Mr. Kilpatrick, and the outcome of the case. It requests a discussion before sending the letter."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Setting the Record Straight: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas")