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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Abolish the American Committee: A Citizen's Plea
- Date:
- 1947-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Dangers of Censorship in the Film Industry
- Date:
- 1947-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Call to Dissolve the House Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal to Protect Constitutional Guarantees: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1947-11-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service Symbols and Request for Action on Contempt Citations
- Date:
- 1947-11-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending American Freedom: An Appeal to Congress
- Date:
- 1947-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution on Combating Communism with Justice and Freedom
- Date:
- 1947-11-14
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Urging Opposition to Un-American Activities Committee and Contempt Citations
- Date:
- 1947-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal to Abolish the Un-American Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-16
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal to Congressman Against Indictment of Nineteen Men by Thomas-Rankin Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-17
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document expresses disapproval of the procedures used by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and urges a member of Congress to vote against contempt charges and work towards abolishing 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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Abolish the American Committee: A Citizen's Plea")
![["The National Lawyers Guild is urging members of the House of Representatives to speak and vote against the citation of certain witnesses in the Hollywood investigation for contempt by the Committee on Un-American Activities. They argue that the Committee's actions are unconstitutional and are a form of intimidation based on hearsay and rumor. They believe that the abuse of Congressional power by the Committee is threatening the freedom of speech and association, and call for a halt to these actions."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "The Dangers of Censorship in the Film Industry")
![["Kenneth Johnson writes to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing his opposition to the Un-American Activities Committee, calling it a disgrace and warning of potential Thought Control. He believes the committee is akin to an inquisition and fears it could lead to book burning and the replacement of the American Flag with a Swastika. Johnson expresses his support for Douglas and notes that many of his acquaintances feel the same way. He also mentions disappointment in the Greek marksmanship during a recent event. Douglas responds, thanking Johnson for his letter and stating that she is already aware of his stance on the matter."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Call to Dissolve the House Un-American Activities Committee")
![["The document is addressed to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas, expressing concern about a recent incident where armed men disrupted a Democratic Party meeting in La Crescenta. The writer believes this vigilante action is connected to the Thomas-Mankin Committee's investigation in Hollywood and calls for the committee to be abolished. The writer urges Representative Douglas to speak out against the contempt citations issued to Hollywood witnesses and to protect free speech and peaceable assembly rights. The incident in La Crescenta is seen as a potential first step in a larger attack on basic rights and liberties."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal to Protect Constitutional Guarantees: A Letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing the Un-American Activities Committee and the belief that it should be abolished. Dean Pulliam of George Pepperdine College expresses his belief that the committee undermines American values and democracy, and Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas agrees, stating that young people are taking a stand against sacrificing civil liberties. Both letters emphasize the importance of upholding American principles and 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service Symbols and Request for Action on Contempt Citations")
![["The document is a series of resolutions from the United Public Workers of America, affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations, urging Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to take action against loyalty purges and the House Un-American Activities Committee. The resolutions call for the abolition of loyalty checks that violate constitutional rights, withdrawal of Executive Orders related to loyalty checks, and the abolishment of the House Un-American Activities Committee. The resolutions also demand freedom for those victimized by the committee and urge President Truman and Attorney General Clark to cease cooperating with it."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Defending American Freedom: An Appeal to Congress")
![["The writer attended a meeting at Gilmore Stadium and is urging the Congresswoman to vote against a citation by the Thomas-Rankin Un-American Committee for 19 unfriendly witnesses. They also request that the Committee be abolished as they believe it is promoting fascism."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution on Combating Communism with Justice and Freedom")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Borough to Helen Gahagan Douglas, expressing their shock at the proceedings of the House Un-American Activities Committee. They urge Mrs. Douglas to vote and work to support the Sabath Resolution, HR-46, to abolish the committee. Mr. and Mrs. Borough also mention that they will vote against upholding contempt citations against Hollywood witnesses."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Urging Opposition to Un-American Activities Committee and Contempt Citations")
![["The document expresses the writer's opposition to the House Un-American Activities Committee and their investigation into the film industry. The writer urges Congresswoman Douglas to advocate for the dissolution of the committee and the dropping of contempt charges against writers and directors. The writer emphasizes the importance of defending freedom of speech and expression in the face of censorship threats."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal to Abolish the Un-American Committee")
![["The document is a message from the House Committee on Un-American Activities speaking out against the limitations of the \"unfriendly nineteen.\" It includes a reference to Congresswoman Helen G. Doughton in Washington D.C. and mentions postage."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal to Congressman Against Indictment of Nineteen Men by Thomas-Rankin Committee")