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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Resource Conservation
- Date:
- 1949-05-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Optometrists: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Communism, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Race Relations in America: A Closer Look
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Health
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The News and Views of NIA: FORTNIGHT, April 14, 1950
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Labor Unions--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Comparing Voting Records: Helin Gahagan Douglas vs. Richard Nixon (81st Congress, 1949-1950)
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support Congressman Nixon for United States Senator: A Comparison of Records with Congresswoman Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Exploring Lodge 362: A Hidden Gem in the Wilderness
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Communism, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Actions for Economic Growth: A Look at Prosperity and Policy Decisions
- Date:
- 1950-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Communism, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Veteran's Stake in Reclamation: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1950-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Controversy at USC: Helen Douglas Doused in Hay and Water
- Date:
- 1950-10-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses a rider attached to the Interior Appropriations Bill in the 80th Congress that aimed to remove certain officials from the Bureau of Reclamation, who were in favor of public power and land limitations. Despite efforts from the President and the House, the rider was not repealed, causing delays in various government operations and affecting thousands of individuals. The fight between private power interests and the Democratic Party continues, with Senator Downey leading new attacks on the Bureau of Reclamation."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Resource Conservation")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a Democratic Representative from California, is running against Senator Sheridan Downey in the 1950 Senatorial campaign. The main issue is the tidelands oil battle, with Douglas supporting the Supreme Court ruling awarding the tidelands to the Federal Government, while Downey advocates for state ownership. Douglas is a progressive legislator known for her work in Congress and relationships with influential figures like F.D.R. She faces a tough battle against Downey, who has the support of big landowners and oilmen. The primary election will be held in June, and the campaign is expected to be heated, with Douglas facing accusations of being a socialist or communist by some Republicans. Despite the challenges, Douglas remains committed to her principles and the common man."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Optometrists: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The Magazine Digest from May 1945 features articles on a variety of topics including poverty in America, labor issues, health, politics, and international affairs. The magazine introduces a new feature with an artist's interpretation of America's Indian problem. The issue also includes letters from readers and contributions from foreign editors. The magazine aims to address current and relevant topics for its readers."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Race Relations in America: A Closer Look")
![["The document discusses the ongoing horror and anti-Semitism faced by Jews in Europe, even after the end of World War II. It highlights the need for full citizenship for Jews in Europe and the importance of Palestine becoming a Jewish land of freedom. The document also emphasizes the responsibility of the current generation to address and solve the Jewish problem, and the role of rebuilding justice and decency in the aftermath of the atrocities committed during the war. It calls for unity and support for the Jewish community in Europe, as well as addressing the challenges faced by Jews in reclaiming their homes and belongings. The document concludes by stressing the importance of making decisions that will shape the future for generations to come and the need for mankind to establish a new world based on justice and decency."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "The News and Views of NIA: FORTNIGHT, April 14, 1950")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas voted for the passage of several bills including land-lease, tax relief for business, UNRRA, school lunch program, housing bill, draft bill, atomic energy bill, and British loan. She also supported US participation in the UN and transferring naval craft to China. However, she opposed the creation of a permanent Un-American Activities Committee, extending O.P.A., and removing agricultural and packing plant workers from NLRB jurisdiction."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Comparing Voting Records: Helin Gahagan Douglas vs. Richard Nixon (81st Congress, 1949-1950)")
![["Congressman Richard Nixon is running for United States Senator and is asking voters to compare his voting record with that of his opponent, Mrs. Douglas. Nixon has consistently voted for national defense, internal security, cutting government spending, supporting veterans, labor-management relations, small businesses, equal rights for women, and state ownership of tidelands. He is portrayed as a champion of free enterprise and constitutional government, while Douglas is described as an extreme left-winger who wants more federal controls and has fought against exposing and controlling communists in the country."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Support Congressman Nixon for United States Senator: A Comparison of Records with Congresswoman Douglas")
![["The document compares the records of Congressman Nixon and Congresswoman Douglas on various issues such as national defense, aid to foreign countries, internal security, taxes, veterans, socialistic planning, small business, labor-management relations, tidelands, central valley project, housing, and their associations with communist newspapers. It highlights Nixon's support for strong defense and opposition to communism, while criticizing Douglas for her support of socialistic policies and lack of action on veteran-related issues. The document also mentions endorsements for Nixon's candidacy for United States Senator."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring Lodge 362: A Hidden Gem in the Wilderness")
![["Congressman Nixon is described as courageous and fearless, particularly for his role in exposing Alger Hiss. A comparison of Nixon and Congresswoman Douglas's records shows differences in their stances on national defense, aid to foreign countries, internal security and communism, taxes and government spending, veterans' issues, socialistic planning, small business support, labor-management relations, tidelands ownership, the Central Valley Project, housing policies, and endorsements from communist newspapers. The People's Daily World labeled Nixon as \"the man to beat\" in the Senate race, indicating support for his candidacy."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Actions for Economic Growth: A Look at Prosperity and Policy Decisions")
![["The Presbyterian Synod has expressed alarm at efforts to repeal the 160-acre water limitation in California, which would benefit large landowners at the expense of small farmers. The Synod's committee on social education and action conducted a thorough study on the issue and reaffirmed its support for the limitation. The report highlights potential harms to farmers, coercion in acreage limitation, and the lack of benefits to small landholders in repealing the limitation. The report also addresses concerns about land speculation and the impact on rural life. The Bureau of Reclamation is urged to uphold the 160-acre limitation provision of the Federal reclamation law for the Central Valley Project."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "The Veteran's Stake in Reclamation: A Call to Action")
![["The document discusses the impact of Hitler's anti-Semitic actions on Europe, particularly on the Jewish population. It highlights the need for full citizenship for Jews in Europe and for Palestine to become a Jewish land of freedom. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing anti-Semitism and rebuilding what has been shattered by hatred and iniquity. The responsibility to make historic decisions and create a better world for future generations is emphasized."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Controversy at USC: Helen Douglas Doused in Hay and Water")