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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Democratic Success in Foreign Policy: A Record of Achievement
- Date:
- 1950-06-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Health
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Uncovering the Truth: Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas's Voting Record
- Date:
- 1950-06-05
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Vote for Nixon and Win Big: Prizes Galore!
- Date:
- 1950-06-08
- Creator:
- Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- California Democratic Leaders Rally Behind Manchester Boddy
- Date:
- 1950-06-09
- Creator:
- Warren, Earl, 1891-1974
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Comparison of Party Platforms and Performance: 1948-1950
- Date:
- 1950-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Power, Water, and Jobs Crisis: A Call for Public Action
- Date:
- 1950-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of a Steam Power Plant for Central Valley
- Date:
- 1950-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Quandary in Politics
- Date:
- 1950-07-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Senate Race: Douglas vs. Nixon - A Comparison of Records
- Date:
- 1950-07-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Power and Water: Congressman Nixon's Stance for United States Senator
- Date:
- 1950-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is running for the United States Senate and is reaching out to optometrists for their support. She believes in the importance of the optometric profession and pledges to work for legislation that will benefit them. She highlights her support for healthcare initiatives and her record in Congress, emphasizing her commitment to the health and welfare of the American people."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Democratic Success in Foreign Policy: A Record of Achievement")
![["The editorial discusses the results of the California primary, highlighting the decline of radicalism and the rise of conservative policies supported by Republicans and Southern Democrats. Governor Warren's strong showing and the victories of Lieut. Governor Goodwin J. Knight indicate a trend towards more conservative leadership. The nomination of Representative Richard M. Nixon and Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas presents a clear choice between American progressivism and radicalism. The editorial also mentions the campaigns for attorney general, sheriff, and assessor, emphasizing the importance of choosing capable and trustworthy candidates."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Uncovering the Truth: Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas's Voting Record")
![["The document discusses the role of women in politics, arguing that their activities in the home and community make them well-suited for political involvement. It also examines the structure of American political parties and the importance of strong leadership in maintaining party unity. The author of the book \"Understanding Politics: A Practical Guide for Women\" is praised for embodying the synthesis of family and community interests that is needed in politics. The document also warns of the dangers of weak presidential leadership and the potential for division in American politics."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Vote for Nixon and Win Big: Prizes Galore!")
![["Manchester Boddy, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate, criticized a group of \"red hots\" within the Democratic Party for trying to take control of the party through deceitful means. He warned against their subversive goals and urged Democrats to uphold true liberalism and progress. The primary elections in California showed varying voter turnout, with Boddy and James Roosevelt competing for the Senate seat. Boddy's supporters expressed concern over the potential impact of the \"red hots\" on the party and the state."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0013_thumbnail.jpg "California Democratic Leaders Rally Behind Manchester Boddy")
![["The document is a manual for Republican precinct chairmen, prepared by the Republican Central Committee of Los Angeles County in 1950. It includes information on the role of precinct chairmen, voter registration, absentee ballots, election day procedures, and more. The manual emphasizes the importance of precinct chairmen and their responsibility for the success of the American form of government. It also includes acknowledgments to individuals and organizations who assisted in the creation of the manual."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Comparison of Party Platforms and Performance: 1948-1950")
![["The document discusses the importance of having a steam power plant as a backup to hydroelectric power in the Central Valley project in California. It highlights the benefits of using steam power to supplement hydroelectric power during low water periods and emphasizes the need for firm power to avoid power shortages and economic disruptions. The document also criticizes the lack of investment in steam generating capacity by private companies and suggests that opposition to steam plants is shortsighted and not in the best interest of the people of California."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "The Power, Water, and Jobs Crisis: A Call for Public Action")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas addresses the California Federation of Young Democrats in 1950, discussing the United Nations' decision to take action in Korea in response to aggression from the North. She emphasizes the importance of collective security and the role of the United States in upholding its pledge to protect Korean independence. Douglas also highlights the potential consequences of not intervening in Korea, as well as the historical context that led to the conflict."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of a Steam Power Plant for Central Valley")
![["The Los Angeles Times explains that they made an error in describing Mrs. Douglas as a Communist in an editorial. They caught the mistake before any papers were distributed and destroyed all copies. They clarify that Mrs. Douglas is not a Communist and express support for Representative Nixon in the upcoming election."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Quandary in Politics")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a candidate for the United States Senate, has received support from Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and various religious organizations. She emphasizes her legislative record and commitment to campaigning on issues rather than mud-slinging. Douglas is conducting a helicopter trip to various cities in California as part of her campaign."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Race: Douglas vs. Nixon - A Comparison of Records")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas responds to accusations made by Richard Nixon during the California Senate race of 1950, stating that Nixon's campaign was designed to create the impression that she was a communist. She references a pink sheet distributed by Nixon's campaign which falsely suggested she supported a pro-communist program. Douglas refutes these claims and questions the motives behind Nixon's tactics."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0000-Nixon%20Kickoff%20Speech%20and%20others/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Power and Water: Congressman Nixon's Stance for United States Senator")