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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-07
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination
- Date:
- 1948-06-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Conservation Challenges in America
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The United Nations: A Decisive Day in Korea
- Date:
- 1950-02-27
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- 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_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_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)
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas initiated Discharge Petition #6 to bring the TEW Housing Bill to a vote in the House of Representatives. Despite a close vote in the House Banking and Currency Committee, the bill will now face the Rules Committee controlled by Republicans. Douglas criticized the Republican leadership for potentially ignoring the housing needs of 12 million American families."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas issued a statement expressing concern that Republican members of the House were removing their signatures from a Discharge Petition for the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill. She criticized the lack of assurance that the bill brought to the Floor by the House Banking and Currency Committee would address the real housing needs of the American people."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination")
![["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 about protecting the basic right to seek a livelihood without discrimination, but also about promoting national defense, economic self-interest, and moral principles. Douglas emphasizes that fair employment practices are good for business and essential for America's productive capacity. She believes that fair treatment for minorities is crucial for the country's moral and spiritual leadership in the world and for maintaining trust with other nations. Discrimination hinders economic progress and undermines the promise of democracy. Douglas presents evidence of increasing discrimination in employment and the negative impact it has on minority groups. She argues that legislation is necessary to address this issue and ensure equal opportunities for all Americans."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Conservation Challenges in America")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the changing status of women in public life, emphasizing the importance of women's perspectives in politics. She shares her personal experience as a woman in Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by working mothers. Douglas believes that women should be judged as individuals, not solely based on their gender, and argues that more women in government could lead to better decision-making and a greater focus on issues such as family welfare and world peace."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "The United Nations: A Decisive Day in Korea")
![["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 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")
![["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")
