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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Questioning the Candidacy of Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Call for Women to Consider More Worthy Candidates
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Response to Libel Case Testimony: A Message from W. P. Marshall
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Testimony of Culbert L. Olson: Reputation and Integrity
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of Women's Votes in the 1944 Election
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Economic Development--United States, Health, Education--United States
- 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_171_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Labor Union Influence in Government
- Date:
- 1950-01-29
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Winning the Peace: The Role of Congress in Building a Warless World
- Date:
- 1950-02-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Vision for California and the Nation
- Date:
- 1950-02-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Communism, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The United Nations: A Decisive Day in Korea
- Date:
- 1950-02-27
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["The writer is not upset about a business situation but is worried about the children and Melvyn. They mention paying California taxes and considering changing residence. They mention not running for Congress again and Melvyn being asked to be a mayoral candidate. The writer expresses concern about accusations in the media and debates sending a letter to the Los Angeles Times. They ask for advice on the matter and mention sending a telegram for approval."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0017.jpg "Questioning the Candidacy of Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Call for Women to Consider More Worthy Candidates")
![["This is a transcript from a court case in California from 1953 involving plaintiff Vernon Kilpatrick and defendant C.H. Anderson. Culbert L. Olson, a former Governor of California, testified about his knowledge of Kilpatrick and his reputation for truth and integrity. There was a dispute over whether Olson's response about Kilpatrick's reputation was relevant to the question asked."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0011.jpg "Response to Libel Case Testimony: A Message from W. P. Marshall")
![["Melvyn Douglas writes to United States District Attorney James M. Carter in Los Angeles, enclosing affidavits as requested. He hopes there are sufficient grounds to take action against a certain group and thanks Carter for his cooperation."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0012.jpg "Testimony of Culbert L. Olson: Reputation and Integrity")
![["The document is a speech given by Helen Gahagan Douglas at an ILGWU rally in 1944, just days before the election. She talks about the progress made under the Democratic administration of President Roosevelt, highlighting the improvements in the economy, job opportunities, and living standards. She emphasizes the importance of continuing these policies to ensure a better future for all Americans, including post-war plans for peace, economic security, healthcare, and education. She outlines the Democratic Party's objectives, including economic rights for all citizens, and the need for a strong social program to protect against poverty and ensure a better quality of life for everyone."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_810_4_37_0007.jpg "The Importance of Women's Votes in the 1944 Election")
![["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."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0018.jpg "Legislative Actions for Economic Growth: A Look at Prosperity and Policy Decisions")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas is advocating for the passage of a bill to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps to provide work and educational experiences for young people who are unemployed. The program would focus on conservation efforts in areas such as land, forests, animals, and water resources. The bill has been carefully designed to ensure it does not interfere with existing commercial or conservation work, and enrollment would be voluntary for youth aged 17 to 23. The program is seen as a way to address unemployment while also addressing critical conservation needs in the country."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0007.jpg "Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The House Un-American Activities Committee is compiling a blacklist of over 1,000,000 individuals engaged in subversive activities, including Nazis and Communists. They are also creating a \"bible of subversive activities in the United States\" with names of 250,000 people and thousands of organizations. The committee is currently investigating Communism in various sectors and received new funds to continue their work. Some Democrats opposed the resolution, while the American Legion urged legislation to remove Communists from government."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0004.jpg "The Labor Union Influence in Government")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a member of the House of Representatives, speaks out against recent acts of violence and lynchings against African Americans. She criticizes the lack of action by Congress to pass anti-lynching legislation and calls for federal laws to address these crimes. Douglas praises the efforts of the Attorney General and the President in responding to the lynchings, but emphasizes the need for federal intervention due to the limitations of state authorities. She highlights the importance of passing federal anti-lynching legislation to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent future acts of violence."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0013.jpg "Winning the Peace: The Role of Congress in Building a Warless World")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas gave a speech discussing American foreign policy, specifically in response to President Truman's recent address in San Francisco. She emphasized the importance of peace with freedom and justice, and criticized her opponent for his lack of understanding of the communist conspiracy and opposition to measures aimed at strengthening America. Douglas highlighted her support for programs like the Marshall Plan and aid to underdeveloped nations, contrasting it with her opponent's voting record against such initiatives. She also emphasized the importance of domestic policies, such as education, fair wages, and social security, in making America strong."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0033.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Vision for California and the Nation")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the changing status of women in public life, emphasizing the importance of women's perspectives in politics. She shares her personal experience as a woman in Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by working mothers. Douglas believes that women should be judged as individuals, not solely based on their gender, and argues that more women in government could lead to better decision-making and a greater focus on issues such as family welfare and world peace."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0011.jpg "The United Nations: A Decisive Day in Korea")