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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid
- Date:
- 1950-02-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Employment & social affairs, Labor movement--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Smear Campaign: Republicans vs. Douglas-Roosevelt
- Date:
- 1950-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Struggle Against Monopoly: The Central Valley Issue of California
- Date:
- 1950-03-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Call to Fellow Democrats
- Date:
- 1950-04-07
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- 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_164_33_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Woman of Substance: Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-08-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Engle-Scudder Bill: A Call for Action in the Sacramento Valley
- Date:
- 1950-08-29
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- UT Knoxville inviting Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak, seeking dates and honorarium.
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Ruth invites Helen to a symposium on aging women's identity crisis.
- Date:
- 1973-11-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas supports H.R. 792, the Fair Employment Practice Bill, which aims to prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, religion, color, national origin, or ancestry. She argues that this bill is not only a civil rights issue but also crucial for national defense, economic self-interest, and moral principles. Discrimination hinders economic progress and damages America's reputation globally. Douglas emphasizes the need for legislation to address increasing discrimination in employment, as evidenced by unemployment rates among non-Whites and job requests specifying \"White only.\" Discrimination is pushing minority workers into lower-paying jobs, hindering their advancement. Douglas asserts that fair employment practices are not only a moral imperative but also essential for the nation's productivity and preservation of the free enterprise system."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid")
![["The Wall Street Journal has declared the Republican Party bankrupt and speeding toward oblivion. James Roosevelt, running for Governor of California, criticizes the Republican Party for lacking a program and placing blame on the Democratic Administration. The Democratic Party, with Roosevelt, Gahagan Douglas, and Pat Brown, have a working program for better government. The article criticizes Republican leaders Earl Warren and Richard Nixon and urges support for the Democratic Party."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Smear Campaign: Republicans vs. Douglas-Roosevelt")
![["The document discusses the new Social Security law passed by the 81st Congress, which will result in significant increases in benefits for current recipients and future retirees. The law also expands coverage to include nonfarm self-employed individuals, widens eligibility criteria, and allows beneficiaries to earn a certain amount without losing benefits. The document emphasizes the importance of the new law in providing greater security for Americans in old age."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Struggle Against Monopoly: The Central Valley Issue of California")
![["The document is from Monroe J. Hirsch to Mrs. Libeck at the Helen Gahagan Douglas Campaign Headquarters, enclosing copies of letters sent to optometrists on behalf of Mrs. Douglas. The document also includes a check for $20.34 as a contribution to the general HGD fund. A breakdown of the finances is provided, along with a list of contributors and their contributions. The document expresses good luck for the upcoming election on November 6."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Call to Fellow Democrats")
![["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 document is urging fellow Democrats to support Helen Gahagan Douglas for United States Senate, highlighting her proven track record and dedication to Democratic policies. It criticizes her opponent, Manchester Boddy, for his support of policies that benefit oil and utility monopolies, rather than the people of California. Boddy's vague statements and connections to corporate interests are called into question, while Douglas is portrayed as a reliable candidate who prioritizes the interests of the 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "A Woman of Substance: Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas addresses the Business and Professional Women's Club of Fresno, California on the topic of \"Woman's Status in a Changing World.\" She discusses her experience as a woman member of Congress, the personal sacrifices required, and the importance of women's perspectives in public life. Douglas emphasizes the need for women to enter politics as individuals, not solely as women, and highlights the unique concerns and capabilities that women bring to political decision-making. She advocates for more women to be involved in government, believing that their perspectives could help solve issues that threaten world peace."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Engle-Scudder Bill: A Call for Action in the Sacramento Valley")
![["The document is inviting Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas to be a guest on the EVERYWOMAN program, which focuses on issues relevant to women but also covers topics of interest to all viewers. The program is broadcast live on weekdays and taped for broadcast on weekends. The document expresses hope that Mrs. Douglas will join the program and discusses potential topics for discussion."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0009_thumbnail.jpg "UT Knoxville inviting Helen Gahagan Douglas to speak, seeking dates and honorarium.")
![["William J. Butler invites Helen and Melvyn to attend the opening night of four plays at the Billy Rose Theatre, underwritten by the Billy Rose Foundation. He mentions that he has arranged for the President of the Foundation to join them and hopes they can attend the reception after the performance. The plays feature recent graduates of the drama department at Juilliard, and William believes it will be a fun event."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Ruth invites Helen to a symposium on aging women's identity crisis.")
