Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK CHURCHMEN'S CONDEMNATION OF HOUSE UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE 1947-01-01 1947-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_3.2_0000, Box 74, Folder 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0046 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_0046_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866351 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0046.pdf correspondence Education Communism; Education--United States 3 Pages Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the House Committee on Un-American Activities for their conduct during the Hollywood hearings, stating that they do not protect the rights of witnesses and unfairly target individuals and the film industry. She argues that combating communism should be done through addressing poverty and education, not through violating constitutional rights. Douglas opposes the committee's infringement on freedom of speech and advocates for protecting individual rights and democratic principles. She also highlights the dangers of using extreme measures in response to communism and cites a resolution by the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in support of safeguarding freedom of conscience. Douglas emphasizes the importance of upholding American values and principles in the face of anti-communist hysteria. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Political Tensions: A Letter from 1947 1947-12-08 1947-12-08 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_3.2_0000, Box 74, Folder 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0078 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_0078_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866383 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0078.pdf correspondence Education Education--United States 2 Pages The document is from the Citizens' Committee for Better Education to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, expressing concern about the infringement of constitutional rights during recent hearings conducted by the Thomas Un-American Activities Committee. The committee is urging representatives in Congress to condemn the actions of the committee and support its abolishment. The document includes information about a bill related to investigating committees and a statement made on the House floor regarding contempt citations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Fights for the TEW Housing Bill 1948-06-03 1948-06-03 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 80th (1947-1949) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 171, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0021 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_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866449 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/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0021.pdf correspondence Education; Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Education, Elementary--United States 2 Pages In her speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the urgent need for Federal aid to education in California due to the rapid population growth and lack of industrial property to tax for school funding. She highlights the increasing number of children in need of education, the shortage of classrooms, and the necessity for more teachers. Douglas emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their location or socioeconomic background. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Equality in Employment: The Urgent Need for H.R. 792 1949-04-25 1949-04-25 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0008 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866508 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0008.pdf correspondence Education Education--United States; Labor movement--United States; Employment & social affairs 14 Pages Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas of California supports the establishment of a Civilian Conservation Corps to provide work and educational experiences for unemployed youth. She highlights the benefits of such a program in improving physical resources and addressing conservation needs. The proposed legislation has been carefully crafted to ensure it complements existing conservation efforts and does not take away jobs from others. Douglas emphasizes the importance of addressing unemployment and conservation needs, arguing that delaying the establishment of a C.C.C. would be shortsighted. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The United Nations Action in Korea: A Decisive Day in World History 1949-10-06 1949-10-06 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0028 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_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866528 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0028.pdf correspondence Education Employment & social affairs; Agricultural laws and legislation--United States 2 Pages Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas has proposed bills to re-establish a Civilian Conservation Corps with an enrollment of between 150,000 and 200,000 young men. The Corps would provide valuable work and educational experiences while also addressing the issue of youth unemployment. The program would be voluntary, last one to two years, and provide a monthly pay of $60 plus benefits. The estimated cost of the program is $400 million a year, but Representative Douglas believes it will yield significant returns in terms of human and natural resources. The Corps would be non-military and overseen by a Commission consisting of the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas 1950-01-28 1950-01-28 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 171, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0007 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866435 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/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0007.pdf correspondence Education Land use--Planning; Education--United States; Employment & social affairs 14 Pages Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas is advocating for the passage of a bill to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps to provide work and educational experiences for young people who are unemployed. The program would focus on conservation efforts in areas such as land, forests, animals, and water resources. The bill has been carefully designed to ensure it does not interfere with existing commercial or conservation work, and enrollment would be voluntary for youth aged 17 to 23. The program is seen as a way to address unemployment while also addressing critical conservation needs in the country. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Vision for California and the Nation 1950-02-20 1950-02-20 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0033 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_0033_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866533 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0033.pdf correspondence Education Education--United States; Communism; Labor Unions--United States 6 Pages Helen Gahagan Douglas gave a speech discussing American foreign policy, specifically in response to President Truman's recent address in San Francisco. She emphasized the importance of peace with freedom and justice, and criticized her opponent for his lack of understanding of the communist conspiracy and opposition to measures aimed at strengthening America. Douglas highlighted her support for programs like the Marshall Plan and aid to underdeveloped nations, contrasting it with her opponent's voting record against such initiatives. She also emphasized the importance of domestic policies, such as education, fair wages, and social security, in making America strong. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Veteran's Stake in Reclamation: A Call to Action 1950-03-22 1950-03-22 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0023 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_0023_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866523 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0023.pdf correspondence Education Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims; Farm legislation--United States 4 Pages The Presbyterian Synod has expressed alarm at efforts to repeal the 160-acre water limitation in California, which would benefit large landowners at the expense of small farmers. The Synod's committee on social education and action conducted a thorough study on the issue and reaffirmed its support for the limitation. The report highlights potential harms to farmers, coercion in acreage limitation, and the lack of benefits to small landholders in repealing the limitation. The report also addresses concerns about land speculation and the impact on rural life. The Bureau of Reclamation is urged to uphold the 160-acre limitation provision of the Federal reclamation law for the Central Valley Project. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK California Governor's Race: A Trial Heat for the White House Finals of '52 1950-04-07 1950-04-07 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 173, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0035 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_0035_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866586 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0000-Miscellaneous/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0035.pdf correspondence Education Education--United States; Labor Unions--United States 1 Page Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, the president of Caltech, warned graduates about the importance of winning the ideological battle against Soviet Communism to preserve freedom. He emphasized the need for intellectual freedom and opposed Communist methods of dictating opinions. He criticized the idea of Soviet "peoples democracy" as economic slavery. DuBridge highlighted the importance of education in preparing minds to face challenges with courage. The ceremony also included calls for building world citizens and prioritizing global needs over selfish nationalism. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK A Call for Equality: Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas' Support of H.R. 792 1950-05-15 1950-05-15 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 171, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0009 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_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866437 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/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0009.pdf correspondence Education Employment & social affairs; Education--United States 6 Pages Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a bill called "The Employment Assistance Act of 1950" to address the serious unemployment issues in California and throughout the country. The bill aims to provide immediate and long-term solutions, including direct handling of unemployment areas, government contracts and loans for certified areas, an emergency reserve fund, vocational education and training for unemployed workers, and a long-range program for resources development and public works projects. The bill emphasizes the need for prompt action to address the high levels of unemployment in California and the United States. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Moral Problem of Repealing the 160-Acre Limitation 1950-08-14 1950-08-14 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 171, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0036 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_0036_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866464 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/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0036.pdf correspondence Education Education--United States; Labor movement--United States; Communism 1 Page In this text, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses her beliefs about the role of government in promoting the welfare of the people, protecting freedom and democracy, and ensuring economic security. She emphasizes the importance of government assistance in providing housing, jobs, and opportunities for education, as well as protecting small businesses and workers' rights. She also advocates for foreign policies that support free governments and oppose totalitarianism. Douglas asserts her belief in American democracy and the need to preserve it in order to combat the spread of communism. She highlights her work in the House of Representatives and pledges to continue fighting for these principles in the Senate. Text