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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Misprint in Newspaper Clipping Regarding Transfer of Enlisted Men
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Changes in Separation Criteria for Medical Department Officers
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Demobilization and Enlistment Statistics in the Post-War Era
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Administration of the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946: Important Information and Procedures
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_29_1_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Demobilization Statistics for the Army, September 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_29_1_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for the Discharge of Enlisted 18-Year-Olds
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Update on Dental Officer Discharge Criteria: Letter to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Unconstitutionality of the Hollywood Investigation: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0064
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support and Gratitude: A Letter from Mr. Howard C. Bradbury
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Women in Public Life: A Congressional Perspective
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mr. and Mrs. Kirkwood wrote a letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding a newspaper clipping stating that enlisted men with 24 months of active service in the Pacific theater would be sent back to the United States for reassignment. Douglas clarified that the men with 24 months of service are actually eligible for discharge and not reassignment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Misprint in Newspaper Clipping Regarding Transfer of Enlisted Men")
![["The document discusses changes in the separation criteria for officers in the Medical Department of the War Department as of July 1, 1946. Army Medical Corps officers will be eligible for discharge after two years of service, dental officers after 30 months, and officers of the Veterinary, Sanitary, and Medical Administrative Corps after 36 months. The War Department is considering further reductions in service requirements for dental officers based on the availability of replacements."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Changes in Separation Criteria for Medical Department Officers")
![["The document provides statistics on demobilization, enlistments, and reenlistments in the Regular Army from May 1945 to April 1946. It details the number of enlisted men and officers discharged, as well as the number of doctors, dentists, and nurses among the discharged officers. It also includes figures on total enlistments and reenlistments in the Regular Army as of April 1946."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Demobilization and Enlistment Statistics in the Post-War Era")
![["The document provides information on the administration of the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946, which compensates ex-servicemen and women for unused leave time at the time of their separation. The Act applies to those with honorable discharges, and application forms are available at post offices. Veterans can estimate their leave time if unsure, and supporting documents include the original discharge certificate. Claims must be postmarked by September 1, 1947, and service periods between September 8, 1939, and August 31, 1946, are eligible. The limit on accrued leave time is 120 days, and settlement is based on rank, length of service, and subsistence allowance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Administration of the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946: Important Information and Procedures")
![["The document is a letter addressed to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, providing statistics on the demobilization of the Army up to September 20, 1946. It states that a total of 7,723,000 members of the Army have been demobilized, including 6,978,000 enlisted men and 745,000 officers. Additionally, it mentions the number of doctors, dentists, and nurses who have been relieved from active duty. The document is signed by Colonel WM. F. PEARSON, acting as the Liaison Officer."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Demobilization Statistics for the Army, September 1946")
![["The document is addressed to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas from a constituent, Marie Botek, regarding the issue of 18 year olds who voluntarily enlisted in the armed services and are now seeking to resign. Botek believes that these individuals should receive the same consideration as 18 year olds who were drafted, and requests that Douglas look into the matter and advocate for their discharge at the earliest possible time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Discharge of Enlisted 18-Year-Olds")
![["The document acknowledges Helen Gahagan Douglas's interest in the discharge criteria for dental officers in the Army. It explains that due to a shortage of dental officers, the length of service requirement cannot be lowered at this time. The document also provides information on the number of dentists and doctors in the Army and the history of the Army Specialized Training Program for dental officers. It concludes by stating that the criteria for separating Medical and Dental Corps officers are being considered for potential reduction."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000-War%20Department%20Cases%20and%20Requests%20(Cl-Fa),%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Dental Officer Discharge Criteria: Letter to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["A group of witnesses, who were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and labeled as \"unfriendly,\" are speaking out against the Committee's attempts to censor and control the American motion picture industry. They criticize the Committee's dictatorial demands and anti-Constitutional bias, and urge Congress to undo the harm by voting down the citations against them. They argue that their resistance to the Committee's invasion of their minds, opinions, and associations was a principled stand in protection of industry, employees, the Bill of Rights, and American people. They call for support of a way of life based on law, tradition, and human freedom and dignity."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "The Unconstitutionality of the Hollywood Investigation: A Call to Action")
![["The document is a response to Miss Hirschfeld expressing appreciation for her support regarding a recent stand taken on the floor of the House. There is also mention of a consumer stand and a citation in the Daily News. The document ends with well wishes for good health."]](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_0064_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Gratitude: A Letter from Mr. Howard C. Bradbury")
![["The Sheet Metal Workers' Journal's March 1950 issue is focused on political facts and previews for the year 1950. It emphasizes the importance of workers, farmers, and small business owners working together, highlights the alliances needed to combat monopolies, and features articles by various politicians and experts on important issues. The issue stresses the importance of consumers in politics and the need for prudent decisions to protect the interests of all people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0000-Publications-Various%20articles%20written%20by%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Women in Public Life: A Congressional Perspective")