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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Veterans: A Call for HR 6340
- Date:
- 1946-06-11
- 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_2.1_13_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Supporting H. R. 6143: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-06-16
- 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_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Talk: The Negro Soldier on Feb 1, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-07-09
- 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_23_1_0079
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Speech on the Record of Negro Servicemen
- Date:
- 1946-07-09
- 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_29_3_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding General Prisoner Roland Clark
- Date:
- 1946-07-15
- 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_23_1_0081
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Unsung Heroes
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- 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_3_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Title: Discharge Procedure for Allen Colvin in the U.S. Army
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- 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_23_1_0083
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Request for Copies
- Date:
- 1946-08-05
- 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_23_1_0082
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copies of 'Negro Soldier' Speech
- Date:
- 1946-08-14
- 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_2.1_13_18_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support for Merchant Marine Veterans in the G.I. Bill of Rights
- Date:
- 1946-09-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document from Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses support for bill HR 6340, which aims to liberalize veterans' pensions. The bill would restore full compensation to single disabled veterans while hospitalized, increase pensions by 20% to adjust for the cost of living, and provide additional allowances for dependents of disabled ex-servicemen. The document from Loren Grey urges Douglas to actively support and vote for the bill, highlighting the importance of providing adequate support for disabled veterans who have served in the war."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Veterans: A Call for HR 6340")
![["Mr. Johnson wrote to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas asking for information about H. R. 6143, a bill to incorporate the American Veterans of World War II. Douglas responded, explaining that national organizations like AMVETS are incorporated by Congress to clarify their status under federal tax statutes. She assured Johnson that she is working to secure the passage of the bill and offered further assistance if needed. Johnson had written on behalf of Southwest Post No. 27 of AMVETS and was seeking support for the bill and information on why their organization should receive a national charter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting H. R. 6143: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["William J. Clarke requests a copy of a talk given by Hon. H.B. Douglas on \"The \"Negro\" soldier\" on Feb 1, 1946, and thanks them in advance for providing it. The document is addressed to Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas in Washington, D.C."]](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_0070_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Talk: The Negro Soldier on Feb 1, 1946")
![["The National Conference of Christians and Jews, Inc. is requesting a copy of Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas's speech on the record of \"Negro\" servicemen from Mr. Robert E. G. Harris of the Los Angeles Daily News. They would like to add it to their files."]](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_0079_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Speech on the Record of Negro Servicemen")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the case of General Prisoner Roland Clark, who is currently serving a sentence in prison. The legality of his trial and sentence is questioned, as well as the possibility of parole. The documents discuss the review of his case by the Clemency Board and the recommendation for parole. The document also addresses the argument that a man cannot be court-martialed after discharge from the military, and provides an explanation of military jurisdiction in such cases. The documents request further consideration of the case and potential intervention for Clark's release."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding General Prisoner Roland Clark")
![["The document discusses the possibility of presenting a book about the contribution of African American soldiers in World War II to President Truman, but it is ultimately decided that it is not possible at this time. The importance of highlighting the role of African American servicemen in the war is emphasized, and it is mentioned that many more books on this topic will likely be written in the future. A request is made for a letter to be written by Matt Connelly to forward to Mr. Silveira."]](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_0081_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Unsung Heroes")
![["The recipient of the letter is informed that there is no record of Allen Colvin's case in the office and that more information is needed to proceed with his discharge from the Army. Specific regulations for discharge are included and the recipient is instructed to have Colvin or his family submit an application for discharge with supporting documents. The document and supporting statements are returned to the recipient for this purpose."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Discharge Procedure for Allen Colvin in the U.S. Army")
![["The document is a response to a request for 50 copies of The \"Negro\" Soldier, which are being sent free of charge to the National Conference of Christians and Jews in San Francisco."]](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_0083_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Request for Copies")
![["Mr. McNeil requested copies of a speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas on the \"\"Negro\" Soldier\" for his research project. Mrs. Douglas's secretary, Evelyn Brown, sent the requested copies and gave permission for Mr. McNeil to quote from the speech."]](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_0082_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copies of 'Negro Soldier' Speech")
![["Mrs. Rhodes wrote a letter in support of including Merchant Marine veterans in the G.I. Bill of Rights. Mrs. Douglas, who is currently in California, is also in support of this inclusion and will make efforts to have them included. Mrs. Rhodes also expressed concern about her son, who is in the merchant marine service and may not qualify for the benefits of the G.I. Bill. She is urging for the passage of the bill to provide the same benefits to Merchant Marine veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Merchant Marine Veterans in the G.I. Bill of Rights")