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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement on Supporting the State of Israel: Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1948
- Date:
- 1946-08-02
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Political corruption
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0085
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-10-22
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Regarding Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-31
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus
- Date:
- 1946-11-26
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Request for Citations of 19 Hollywood Artists
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support for Helen Gahagan Douglas in the Fight Against Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Hollywood Artists: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Contempt Citations
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the United States for not supporting the United Nations decision on Palestine, calling it a betrayal of international agreements and a retreat to power politics. She argues that the US should have taken a firm stand to prevent violence and support democracy in the region. Douglas believes that the US backing down sets a dangerous precedent and will only lead to more violence in Palestine. She urges for strong and principled leadership to uphold international decisions."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Statement on Supporting the State of Israel: Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1948")
![["The California State Council of Retail Clerks sent a resolution to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting support to restore original benefits for veterans in the Apprentice Training Program outlined in the G.I. Bill of Rights. The resolution highlights concerns over reduced financial assistance for veterans and urges President Truman to address the issue in his next message to Congress. The resolution was adopted at a convention held in September 1946."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits")
![["Miss Ruby Berkley Goodwin writes to Mrs. Douglas requesting a bulletin on the activities of the \"Negro\" soldier during World War II. Mrs. Douglas is attending the United Nations Assembly as an alternate delegate. Evelyn Brown, Mrs. Douglas' secretary, responds to Miss Goodwin's request and sends her a copy of THE \"Negro\" SOLDIER."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0085_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document from Mr. Bassett to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the concern of labor over the reduction of monthly government assistance for veterans in the Apprentice Training Program. The resolution adopted by the Los Angeles Central Labor Council requests that President Truman restore the original benefits of the program, as the current assistance is not sufficient to cover living expenses. Evelyn Brown, on behalf of Mrs. Douglas, acknowledges the letter and resolution and assures that it will be brought to Mrs. Douglas' attention."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Regarding Veterans' Benefits")
![["The document is from a veteran expressing concern about a proposed federal bonus for G.I. Bill recipients, stating that the bonus should not deduct money received from G.I. Bill benefits. The document is being forwarded to Congresswoman Douglas, who is currently in New York, for her information and action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus")
![["The document expresses support for members of Congress who voted against the decision of the un-American committee, criticizing the committee and emphasizing the importance of democracy. The writer urges Congress to re-read the constitution and practice the ideas of democracy."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "The Request for Citations of 19 Hollywood Artists")
![["The document is a request for citations of 19 Halcyonid artists to be included in a document."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Helen Gahagan Douglas in the Fight Against Un-American Activities")
![["The document writer expresses their disapproval of the procedures used by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and states their intention to vote against upholding contempt charges against Hollywood witnesses. They believe that the Committee's methods are a violation of the Constitution and call for its dissolution to protect freedom of speech 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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the Un-American Activities Committee")
![["The United Shoe Workers of America, Local 122, passed a resolution condemning the Rankin Committee for infringing on civil rights and engaging in witch-hunts. They urge the abolition of the committee and support the Sabbath Bill, HR 46. They also plan to send copies of the resolution to California congressmen to urge them to vote against contempt citations for writers who testified at a recent Hollywood inquiry by 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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Hollywood Artists: A Call to Action")
![["The document provides information about Western Union symbols for different classes of service, such as DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also includes the filing time and standard time for telegrams and day letters. The telegram is a message to Helen Gahagan Douglas, a congresswoman from California, regarding a vote to quash a contempt citation against ten Hollywood writers. The document also mentions that the company welcomes suggestions from its patrons regarding its service."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Contempt Citations")