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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Mail Delivery and Soldier Discharge Issues
- Date:
- 1946-02-11
- 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_22_9_0057
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Contribution for Negro History Week
- Date:
- 1946-02-12
- 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_22_9_0071
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Speech on Negro Devotion and Heroism: February 12, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-02-12
- 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_22_9_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- In Honor of Our Veterans: Jesse Palmer Post No. 1068
- Date:
- 1946-02-12
- 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_22_9_0079
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Speech on the Negro Soldier in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-13
- 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_22_9_0085
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Negro Devotion and Heroism Record
- Date:
- 1946-02-14
- 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_22_9_0087
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letters of Appreciation: The Impact of Negro Soldiers in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-02-14
- 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_2.2_22_9_0090
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Summary of Achievements of Negro Soldiers and Sailors of the War
- Date:
- 1946-02-15
- 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_22_9_0092
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Record of Negro Servicemen in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-15
- 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_22_9_0098
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Congratulations to Helen G. Douglas for Speech on Negro Soldiers in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["A concerned father, Fred A. Eichmann, wrote to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding his son, who had been in the army for three years and was experiencing delays in receiving mail and packages while serving overseas. Helen Gahagan Douglas forwarded the letter to the War Department for investigation and assured Mr. Eichmann of her concern and assistance. The War Department liaison officer, Col. Wm. F. Pearson, responded to Mrs. Douglas, stating that the soldier was receiving mail regularly and that delays were due to transportation problems. He also provided information on the War Department's policy regarding the discharge of enlisted men. Mrs. Douglas promised to follow up on the matter and provide Mr. Eichmann with any updates."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Mail Delivery and Soldier Discharge Issues")
![["The document is a letter from Helen Oshagan Douglas to Chet Huntley, in which she mentions sending a contribution for Negro History Week. She asks if he can use it and expresses appreciation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0057_thumbnail.jpg "A Contribution for Negro History Week")
![["The author is writing to Helen Gahagan Douglas to request copies of her speech on the record of Negro devotion and heroism in the cause of freedom, published in the Congressional Record on specific dates. The author requests two copies of each speech and expresses appreciation in advance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0071_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Speech on Negro Devotion and Heroism: February 12, 1946")
![["This text is a list of members and officers of the Jesse Palmer Post No. 1068, a Legion US organization, along with their contact information and roles within the group. The document also mentions the preservation of memories and incidents from the Great Wars, as well as a request for speeches from the Congressional Record related to past wars."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0075_thumbnail.jpg "In Honor of Our Veterans: Jesse Palmer Post No. 1068")
![["The document is a letter to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting a copy of a speech she made on the Negro soldier in World War II. The writer expresses appreciation for the speech and acknowledges the importance of individuals who stand up for common decency and fair play. The writer also mentions the challenges faced by minority groups in the United States and praises Douglas for her words."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0079_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Speech on the Negro Soldier in World War II")
![["JB Sures of Richmond, Virginia is interested in obtaining a copy of Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas' partial record of Negro Devotion and Heroism as mentioned in a recent editorial in the New York Times. Sures is willing to pay for the copy and requests an early reply."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0085_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Negro Devotion and Heroism Record")
![["The Mayor's Committee on Race Relations in Chicago is thanking Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for her report on the contribution of Negro soldiers in the war effort. They request several more copies of the report for distribution. A chaplain at Fort Benning, Georgia also praises the report and requests a copy of the Congressional Record that includes it for future reference."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0087_thumbnail.jpg "Letters of Appreciation: The Impact of Negro Soldiers in WWII")
![["D. T. Lawson, an attorney from St. Louis, Missouri, wrote to Representative Helen G. Douglas requesting a copy of the summary of achievements of Negro soldiers and sailors of the war that she had compiled. He expressed interest in the document and thanked her in advance for her courtesy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0090_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Summary of Achievements of Negro Soldiers and Sailors of the War")
![["The document is from Samuel A. Allen, Chairman of the Harlem Committee, to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting a copy of a report on the Negro servicemen in World War II that she is preparing. Allen mentions that their center has served over two million Negro servicemen and women and would like to make the report available to them in their library and reading rooms."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0092_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Record of Negro Servicemen in World War II")
![["The document is congratulating Helen G. Douglas for her speech in Congress supporting Negro soldiers in World War II. The writer appreciates her honesty and hopes she will continue to serve the people. The writer requests a copy of the speech to help dispel misconceptions about the African American population."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0098_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Congratulations to Helen G. Douglas for Speech on Negro Soldiers in World War II")