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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Negro Soldier Reprint Request Communication
- Date:
- 1946-04-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier Manuscript: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-04-30
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Dangers of Inflation: A Call to Support OPA Price Control
- Date:
- 1946-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Battle for OPA: Correspondence on Price Control
- Date:
- 1946-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Women's Army for National Defense: A Letter of Congratulations
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro in World War II: A Pictorial History
- Date:
- 1946-05-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from American Unitarian Youth to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-05-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-05-10
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on Negro Service Personnel in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Speech Excerpts: The Role of the Negro Soldier in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the request for 1000 copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" to be sent to the National Maritime Union of America. The first letter acknowledges the oversight in not sending the copies and assures that they have been shipped out. The second letter requests the copies and envelopes to be sent to the same address. Finally, a letter from the National Maritime Union inquires about the status of the requested reprints."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Negro Soldier Reprint Request Communication")
![["The document is from Helen Gahagan Douglas to Louis R. Lautier, apologizing for not sending his manuscript and explaining that it will be retyped and forwarded soon. Douglas thanks Lautier for his cooperation and assistance with \"The \"Negro\" Soldier,\" which was completed in time for \"Negro\" History Week. Lautier also requests the return of the manuscript he lent to Douglas."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0052_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier Manuscript: A Letter Exchange")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses her support for price control and the continuation of the OPA in a speech to Congress on June 25, 1946. She argues that abandoning price control would be disastrous for the economy and compares it to the devastation of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Douglas criticizes a bill that she believes will lead to inflation and higher prices, stating that it will only give the American people an illusion of protection. She ultimately refuses to vote for the bill, believing it would not benefit the American people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0000-Spring-June,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Dangers of Inflation: A Call to Support OPA Price Control")
![["The first letter is from Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing support for the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and promising to fight for its extension. The second letter is from Jules M. Lieberthal urging Douglas to oppose any legislation that would abolish price controls and expressing concern about the potential consequences of inflation. Both letters emphasize the importance of government representatives acting in the best interests of the people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0050_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle for OPA: Correspondence on Price Control")
![["The document is a letter from Lt. Gen. Livonia H. Brown congratulating the recipient on their presentation to Congress about \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and their participation in World War 2. Lt. Gen. Brown also praises the recipient for being selected as one of the twelve outstanding women of the year by the National Council of \"Negro\" Women. Lt. Gen. Brown expresses pride in the recipient's accomplishments and invites them to participate in a national program sponsored by the Women's Army for National Defense."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0053_thumbnail.jpg "The Women's Army for National Defense: A Letter of Congratulations")
![["The document consists of correspondence between John D. Silveira and Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding a pictorial history book about the role of African American soldiers in World War II. Silveira seeks Douglas' support in promoting the book to the public and asks for suggestions on how to present the contributions of African American soldiers. Additionally, there is a request for a copy of a report to congress on the same subject."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0054_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro in World War II: A Pictorial History")
![["The document is from the American Unitarian Youth to Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing appreciation for her remarks on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and requesting copies for their Council members. The document also includes a list of Council members and their positions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from American Unitarian Youth to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a correspondence between Helen Gahagan Douglas and James E. Chinn, where Douglas agrees to allow Chinn to print her speech \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" in \"The Virginia Arrow\" newspaper. Chinn requests a copy of the speech for publication."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0056_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is from a \"Negro\" soldier attending the University of Washington who is interested in obtaining information on the American \"Negro\", particularly regarding \"Negro\" Service Personnel during the war, for a term paper. The soldier is requesting any significant data that Representative Douglas may have compiled on the subject."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information on Negro Service Personnel in WWII")
![["German A. White, located in Chicago, Illinois, is requesting a copy of Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas's speech on \"The Role of the \"Negro\" Soldier in World War II\" to use in an upcoming church forum. White expresses his gratitude in advance for any assistance in obtaining this material."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0058_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Speech Excerpts: The Role of the Negro Soldier in World War II")