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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Administration of the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946: Important Information and Procedures
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Demobilization Statistics for the Army, September 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Discharge of Enlisted 18-Year-Olds
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Update on Dental Officer Discharge Criteria: Letter to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Unconstitutionality of the Hollywood Investigation: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support and Gratitude: A Letter from Mr. Howard C. Bradbury
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women in Public Life: A Congressional Perspective
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Election Results: Governor Warren Views with Confidence
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Republican Nixon's Misrepresentation: A Democratic Dodger Election Scandal
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Rating Pacific Coast Legislators: The Washington Press Gallery Survey
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document provides information on the administration of the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946, which compensates ex-servicemen and women for unused leave time at the time of their separation. The Act applies to those with honorable discharges, and application forms are available at post offices. Veterans can estimate their leave time if unsure, and supporting documents include the original discharge certificate. Claims must be postmarked by September 1, 1947, and service periods between September 8, 1939, and August 31, 1946, are eligible. The limit on accrued leave time is 120 days, and settlement is based on rank, length of service, and subsistence allowance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Administration of the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946: Important Information and Procedures")
![["The document is a letter addressed to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, providing statistics on the demobilization of the Army up to September 20, 1946. It states that a total of 7,723,000 members of the Army have been demobilized, including 6,978,000 enlisted men and 745,000 officers. Additionally, it mentions the number of doctors, dentists, and nurses who have been relieved from active duty. The document is signed by Colonel WM. F. PEARSON, acting as the Liaison Officer."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Demobilization Statistics for the Army, September 1946")
![["The document is addressed to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas from a constituent, Marie Botek, regarding the issue of 18 year olds who voluntarily enlisted in the armed services and are now seeking to resign. Botek believes that these individuals should receive the same consideration as 18 year olds who were drafted, and requests that Douglas look into the matter and advocate for their discharge at the earliest possible time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Discharge of Enlisted 18-Year-Olds")
![["The document acknowledges Helen Gahagan Douglas's interest in the discharge criteria for dental officers in the Army. It explains that due to a shortage of dental officers, the length of service requirement cannot be lowered at this time. The document also provides information on the number of dentists and doctors in the Army and the history of the Army Specialized Training Program for dental officers. It concludes by stating that the criteria for separating Medical and Dental Corps officers are being considered for potential reduction."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000-War%20Department%20Cases%20and%20Requests%20(Cl-Fa),%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Dental Officer Discharge Criteria: Letter to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["A group of witnesses, who were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and labeled as \"unfriendly,\" are speaking out against the Committee's attempts to censor and control the American motion picture industry. They criticize the Committee's dictatorial demands and anti-Constitutional bias, and urge Congress to undo the harm by voting down the citations against them. They argue that their resistance to the Committee's invasion of their minds, opinions, and associations was a principled stand in protection of industry, employees, the Bill of Rights, and American people. They call for support of a way of life based on law, tradition, and human freedom and dignity."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "The Unconstitutionality of the Hollywood Investigation: A Call to Action")
![["The document is a response to Miss Hirschfeld expressing appreciation for her support regarding a recent stand taken on the floor of the House. There is also mention of a consumer stand and a citation in the Daily News. The document ends with well wishes for good health."]](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_0064_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Gratitude: A Letter from Mr. Howard C. Bradbury")
![["The Sheet Metal Workers' Journal's March 1950 issue is focused on political facts and previews for the year 1950. It emphasizes the importance of workers, farmers, and small business owners working together, highlights the alliances needed to combat monopolies, and features articles by various politicians and experts on important issues. The issue stresses the importance of consumers in politics and the need for prudent decisions to protect the interests of all people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0000-Publications-Various%20articles%20written%20by%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women in Public Life: A Congressional Perspective")
![["The document provides a list of major legislative actions taken by the Eighty-First Congress up to June 30, 1950, organized by different categories such as international affairs, national defense, governmental reorganization, national economy, social security, agriculture, labor, veterans, civil rights, and natural resources. It includes bills enacted into law during the first session and those carried over to the second session."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Election Results: Governor Warren Views with Confidence")
![["The document discusses how Republican candidate Richard Nixon is misrepresenting himself as a Democrat in his campaign materials. Many Democrats, including Will Rogers Jr., have received misleading circulars from Nixon's supporters. The document also highlights Nixon's Republican registration and questions why he is trying to appeal to Democrats."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Republican Nixon's Misrepresentation: A Democratic Dodger Election Scandal")
![["A survey conducted by Prof. Ralph H. Gundlach rates Pacific Coast legislators based on the opinions of reporters covering the House of Representatives. Jerry Voorhies is rated as the top representative, while Cecil King is rated as the least outstanding. The survey also includes rankings by state and lists the criteria used to rate the congressmen."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0000-Miscellaneous/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Rating Pacific Coast Legislators: The Washington Press Gallery Survey")