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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-04
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banking law
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea to Congresswoman: Oppose Un-American Committee and Fight Fascism
- Date:
- 1947-11-04
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Critiques: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-11-04
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Democracy: Helen Gahagan Douglas' Statement on the Mundt-Nixon Bill
- Date:
- 1947-11-04
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Tricky Dick Nixon: A Threat to National Security
- Date:
- 1947-11-04
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- 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_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_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_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)
![["The document acknowledges Mrs. Harvey's request for support for the discontinuation of the House Un-American Activities Committee. It mentions that Mrs. Douglas has voted for the discontinuation of the committee and spoken against it on the House floor. Mrs. Harvey is urged to support the Sabath Resolution, H.R. 46, which calls for the abolishment of the Thomas-Rankin 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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Un-American Activities Committee")
![["The document is urging Helen Collagen Douglas to take a firm stand against the citation for contempt of nineteen individuals, including Thomas and his committee, who are trying to protect their rights and democracy. The writer also asks for help in stopping the Un-American committee from influencing the country."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea to Congresswoman: Oppose Un-American Committee and Fight Fascism")
![["The document is congratulating Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas and Mr. Holifield for their actions against communist party members. The writer expresses concern about the influence of the communist party and questions the actions of the Democratic party. The writer also expresses gratitude for their efforts in protecting freedoms."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Critiques: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the hasty and ill-considered vote taken by the House of Representatives on Spain and the European Recovery Program. She argues that the vote has damaged the United States' foreign policy, weakened the non-Communist forces in Europe, and undermined the country's leadership within the United Nations. Douglas warns against sacrificing moral integrity in the fight against communism and calls for a re-examination of how foreign policy decisions are made in the future. She urges the conferees to repair the damage caused by the vote."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Democracy: Helen Gahagan Douglas' Statement on the Mundt-Nixon Bill")
![["The document is a manual for speakers supporting Helen Gahagan Douglas for Senator, outlining her background, accomplishments, and positions on important issues. It highlights her work on the Foreign Affairs Committee, her dedication to public service, and her support for domestic and foreign policies of the Democratic party. Douglas is portrayed as a strong advocate for a positive foreign policy, supporting initiatives like the Marshall Plan and the United Nations. She is also shown to be committed to improving domestic conditions to prevent the spread of communism."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Tricky Dick Nixon: A Threat to National Security")
![["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")
![["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 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 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")