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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Challenge of THE NEGRO SOLDIER: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-11
- 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_2.2_23_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Report on the Role of Women in War
- Date:
- 1946-03-12
- 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_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: National Officers and Executive Board Members
- Date:
- 1946-03-14
- 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_23_1_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressman Douglas' Speech on the Role of the Negro in American Life
- Date:
- 1946-03-15
- 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_23_1_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Congratulations to Congresswoman Douglas from A. Philip Randolph
- Date:
- 1946-03-16
- 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_23_1_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copies of 'Remarks' on the Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_23_1_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: Address by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_23_1_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation to Hon. Helen Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- 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_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for 1500 Copies of The Negro Soldier by Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- 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_2.2_23_1_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Record on The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Douglas received a letter from Mr. Cameron suggesting that she turn her report on THE \"Negro\" SOLDIER into a book, as it is too functional in its current form. However, Mrs. Douglas apologizes and explains that she is too busy with legislative matters to undertake this project at the present time."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "The Challenge of THE NEGRO SOLDIER: A Call to Action")
![["Rose Donald's is writing to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to request copies of a report she delivered on the role of African Americans in the war effort. Rose expresses appreciation for the report and requests at least five copies if possible."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Report on the Role of Women in War")
![["The document provides a list of national officers and executives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, including the President, Secretary, Vice-Presidents, Directors, and members of the Board of Directors. It also mentions the organization's official organ, The Crisis, and the National Legal Committee. The document includes contact information and mentions a press release regarding the Army's policy on utilizing \"Negro\" troops."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: National Officers and Executive Board Members")
![["Sam Pincus, a member of a progressive organization advocating for the rights of African Americans, requests 100 copies of Representative Helen G. Douglas's speech on the role of African Americans in American society to distribute to members of his organization."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressman Douglas' Speech on the Role of the Negro in American Life")
![["The document is a letter from A. Philip Randolph, International President of the Brotherhood, to Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas congratulating her on her address about the Story of the \"Negro\" Soldiers and Sailors in World War 2. Randolph requests a copy of the Congressional Record with her address and expresses admiration for her clear thinking and compassionate heart."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Congratulations to Congresswoman Douglas from A. Philip Randolph")
![["The author is writing to Helen Gahagan Douglas to congratulate her on her remarks about the \"Negro\" soldier and requests copies of the pamphlet for his friends."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copies of 'Remarks' on the Negro Soldier")
![["The document acknowledges a request for copies of a speech on The \"Negro\" Soldier by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas. The document states that copies are available for a charge of $17.00 per thousand copies to cover printing and mailing costs. The request for 1000 copies is confirmed by the sender, Miss Myra Popper, on behalf of the State, County & Municipal Workers of America, CIO."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: Address by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is from Dillis Patron to Helen Douglas, praising her for her role in Congress and her work on behalf of democracy. She mentions her husband's work organizing \"Negro\" workers and requests copies of articles from the Congressional Record on the \"Negro\" soldier. She also expresses pride in the increasing stature of women in government and admiration for Helen 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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation to Hon. Helen Douglas")
![["Mr. Reger requested 1500 copies of a speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas titled \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" on March 20, 1946. Douglas acknowledged the request and informed Reger that there was a charge of $17.00 per thousand copies. She also mentioned that she could send the extra 500 copies at no additional charge. Reger thanked Douglas and requested the copies be sent immediately."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Request for 1500 Copies of The Negro Soldier by Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Ambrose Caliver, a Specialist for Higher Education of \"Negroes, writes to the Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting copies of the Congressional Record containing her remarks on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" on specific dates in January and February 1946."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Record on The Negro Soldier")