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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Democracy: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Fight Against Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-10-31
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- 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_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Fight Against Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0071
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Thank You for Standing Against Injustice
- Date:
- 1947-11-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Betrayal of Palestine: Remarks by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1948-05-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-07
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination
- Date:
- 1948-06-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document is a letter from Mr. Leo Platt, legislative chairman of Lodge 469, expressing opposition to the House Committee on Un-American Activities and advocating for its abolition. The document references a resolution passed by the Franz Boas Lodge No. 469 of the International Workers Order that also opposes the committee's activities. The resolution highlights the importance of upholding the principles of freedom and democracy in America."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Democracy: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas")
![["The document acknowledges Miss Cole's letter to Congressman Thomas regarding the House Un-American Activities Committee. It mentions that Mrs. Douglas voted against the continuance of the committee and has spoken against it on the floor of the House. The document from the International Association of Machinists, Local Lodge 720-C expresses concerns about the \"Hollywood Red Investigation\" and suggests that cases of treasonable activities be tried in court instead of through the 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against Un-American Activities")
![["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 from John Haiduk to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan expresses support for defending Hollywood writers cited for contempt of Congress, criticizes the methods used by the House Un-American Activities Committee, and raises concerns about the potential loss of civil liberties due to anti-Communist hysteria. Haiduk emphasizes the importance of clarifying the meaning and objectives of Communism and warns against the persecution of minority political parties."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against Un-American Activities")
![["The document discusses the writer's anger and frustration with the actions of Congress in regards to the investigation of ten individuals for Contempt of Congress. The writer criticizes the manner in which the investigation was conducted, arguing that it violated the rights of the individuals involved. The writer also expresses concern about Congress prioritizing trivial matters over more pressing issues such as international relations and national security. The writer suggests implementing price controls and rationing, as well as a Universal Military Training program."]](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_0071_thumbnail.jpg "Thank You for Standing Against Injustice")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas issued a statement praising the House Banking and Currency Committee for finally acting to bring out a housing bill to meet the needs and demands of the American people. She emphasized the importance of passing housing legislation and criticized some members of the House for needing poll results to understand the significance of housing and the high cost of living as important issues facing the country."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Betrayal of Palestine: Remarks by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas initiated Discharge Petition #6 to bring the TEW Housing Bill to a vote in the House of Representatives. Despite a close vote in the House Banking and Currency Committee, the bill will now face the Rules Committee controlled by Republicans. Douglas criticized the Republican leadership for potentially ignoring the housing needs of 12 million American families."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas issued a statement expressing concern that Republican members of the House were removing their signatures from a Discharge Petition for the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill. She criticized the lack of assurance that the bill brought to the Floor by the House Banking and Currency Committee would address the real housing needs of the American people."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination")