Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Political Reflections and Personal Updates from $705 Spruce Street 1953-01-01 1953-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_6_0000, Box 184, Folder 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866688 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0010.pdf correspondence Communism 7 Pages The document is a message expressing outrage at false statements made in a newspaper about the speaker's involvement in a supposed plot to collapse the economy. The speaker denies the allegations and emphasizes their record of fighting communism and supporting military aid to Korea and Western Europe. The speaker criticizes the media for giving validity to false statements and emphasizes the importance of American traditions and principles. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Affidavit of Helen Gahagan Douglas 1953-04-23 1953-04-23 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_6_0000, Box 184, Folder 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0015 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866693 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0015.pdf correspondence Communism; New Deal, 1933-1939 1 Page The author denies being a Communist and refutes false rumors spread by those who oppose their support of the New Deal and Fair Deal. They also defend their husband against similar accusations. They are willing to swear under oath to the truth of their statements. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Response to Newspaper Scandal, May 6, 1953 1953-05-06 1953-05-06 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 83rd (1953-1955) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_14_6_0000, Box 184, Folder 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0008 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866686 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0008.pdf correspondence Communism 1 Page Mrs. Ford agrees with Helen's proposed letter to the Times, but advises her not to answer at this time as it could lead to trouble and false accusations of being a Communist. She warns Helen to be cautious of traps set by powerful individuals like Representative Jackson, and suggests waiting until the political climate changes before taking any action. Mrs. Ford also offers her California address for Helen to use if needed. Text