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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal to Congressman Against Indictment of Nineteen Men by Thomas-Rankin Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-17
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Un-American Retention Debate: Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas's Committee Speaks Out
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Telegram Urging Against Citation for Contempt of Congress of Hollywood Writers
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0063
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support and Suggestions for Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-11-24
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Danger of Intolerance: A Letter to Mrs. Gahagan
- Date:
- 1947-11-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Civil Liberties: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-11-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0076
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Open Letter to President Truman: Abolish the House Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-12-05
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["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")
![["The document is a message from the House Committee on Un-American Activities speaking out against the limitations of the \"unfriendly nineteen.\" It includes a reference to Congresswoman Helen G. Doughton in Washington D.C. and mentions postage."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal to Congressman Against Indictment of Nineteen Men by Thomas-Rankin Committee")
![["The document is addressed to Helen Gahagan Douglas, praising her past record in Congress and expressing confidence in her future actions. The writer mentions an upcoming fight against the Un-American Activities Committee and offers their support. The document is dated November 18, 1949."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "The Un-American Retention Debate: Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas's Committee Speaks Out")
![["The document is about different symbols and codes used in Western Union telegrams, including DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also mentions the filing time and receipt time for telegrams. The telegram itself is a message urging Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak out against the dismissal of Hollywood writers for their political beliefs."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram Urging Against Citation for Contempt of Congress of Hollywood Writers")
![["Mr. Bradbury received a telegram from Congressman Howard C. Bradbury expressing gratitude for his support. The telegram also included a message of encouragement for Bradbury's return to Congress."]](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_0063_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Suggestions for Un-American Activities")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Hardin expressing their support for Honorable Helen G. Douglas and her fight for progress through the preservation and extension of basic freedoms. They request her support in enacting the Sabath Resolution (H.R. 46) to abolish the Thomas-Rankin \"Un-American Committee\". Mrs. Douglas expresses appreciation for their support and assures them of her gratitude."]](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_0061_thumbnail.jpg "The Danger of Intolerance: A Letter to Mrs. Gahagan")
![["The American Polish League sends a letter to President Truman protesting the activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee, which they believe is violating civil liberties and using un-American tactics. They urge Truman to support the Sabath Resolution to abolish the committee. The document was endorsed by the League's membership and copies were sent to Members of Congress 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_0075_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Civil Liberties: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a series of letters exchanged between individuals expressing gratitude, support, and admiration for each other. The documents discuss topics such as voting on contempt citations, introducing bills to support disabled veterans, and standing up for convictions. The documents also mention enjoying a letter from Mr. Douglas and send warm regards to each other and their spouses."]](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_0076_thumbnail.jpg "Open Letter to President Truman: Abolish the House Un-American Activities Committee")