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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Un-American Act: Hollywood's Contempt Citation
- Date:
- 1947-11-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending American Ideals: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1947-11-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Un-American Retention Debate: Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas's Committee Speaks Out
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Telegram Urging Against Citation for Contempt of Congress of Hollywood Writers
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- In Defense of Civil Liberties: The Fight Against Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-11-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0036
- 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: Correspondence in Support of HR-46
- Date:
- 1947-11-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Support: Screen Cartoonist Union Local 852 urges Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas to speak out against contempt citations
- Date:
- 1947-11-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0059
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support for Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas in Contempt Citations Vote
- Date:
- 1947-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0063
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support and Suggestions for Un-American Activities
- Date:
- 1947-11-24
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Support for H.R. 46: Abolishing Un-American Activities Committee
- Date:
- 1947-11-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
![["The document is a letter from Louis H. Waldeck to Helen Gahagan Douglas urging her to vote against contempt citations for Hollywood witnesses in the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Waldeck believes the procedures used by the committee are a violation of the Constitution and that upholding the citations would set a dangerous precedent for persecution based on political beliefs. He also criticizes the committee's actions as inciting fascist elements in the country and calls for the committee to be abolished."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "The Un-American Act: Hollywood's Contempt Citation")
![["The document includes information about different symbols used in telegrams, the classification of service, and the filing and receipt times for telegrams. It also includes a message to Congresswoman Helen G Douglas from the Screen Cartoonist Union Local 852 requesting her to speak and vote against citations for contempt by the House Committee on Unamerican Activities. The document ends with a note requesting suggestions from patrons regarding the company's 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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Defending American Ideals: A Call to Action")
![["The document is addressed to Helen Gahagan Douglas, praising her past record in Congress and expressing confidence in her future actions. The writer mentions an upcoming fight against the Un-American Activities Committee and offers their support. The document is dated November 18, 1949."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "The Un-American Retention Debate: Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas's Committee Speaks Out")
![["The document is about different symbols and codes used in Western Union telegrams, including DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also mentions the filing time and receipt time for telegrams. The telegram itself is a message urging Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak out against the dismissal of Hollywood writers for their political beliefs."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram Urging Against Citation for Contempt of Congress of Hollywood Writers")
![["The document is a telegram urging Helen Gahagan Douglas to use her influence against the citation for contempt of Congress of ten Hollywood writers. The telegram includes a list of names of individuals supporting this cause. The company also 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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "In Defense of Civil Liberties: The Fight Against Un-American Activities")
![["The document expresses disapproval of the procedures used by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and urges the recipient to vote against upholding contempt charges against Hollywood witnesses. The writer believes the committee violates the Constitution and American ideals of freedom of thought, speech, and the press. They ask the representative to lead the fight against the committee and to end its existence."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against Un-American Activities: Correspondence in Support of HR-46")
![["The document is asking Helen G. Douglas to take a strong stand in defending Hollywood artists who have been subpoenaed and to work towards abolishing the Thomas Rankin Un-American Committee when Congress convenes on Monday. It is signed by Emma Hill."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Support: Screen Cartoonist Union Local 852 urges Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas to speak out against contempt citations")
![["The document is from Marj Orman Shippey to Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing support for her stand against the House Un-American Committee. Shippey criticizes the Communist scare and expresses fear of American Fascism. She offers assistance to Douglas despite no longer living in her constituency."]](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_0059_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas in Contempt Citations Vote")
![["Mr. Bradbury received a telegram from Congressman Howard C. Bradbury expressing gratitude for his support. The telegram also included a message of encouragement for Bradbury's return to Congress."]](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_0063_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Suggestions for Un-American Activities")
![["Miss Evelyn Isenstein expresses her appreciation to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas for her efforts in protecting the civil rights of Hollywood writers and all citizens. She also expresses concern about the influence of conservatives and promises to do her part in advocating for important issues."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Support for H.R. 46: Abolishing Un-American Activities Committee")