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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0084
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Record Article on Negro Soldiers in World War II
- 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_22_9_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Record of Negroes in Armed Services Contributions
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0088
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Recognition of African American Service Men in Congress
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_22_9_0089
- 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 Role of African Americans in WWII
- 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_22_9_0091
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Reprint Copies of Speech on Negro Soldiers
- 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_22_9_0093
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: Congressional Remarks and Correspondence
- 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_22_9_0095
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on African American Soldiers in World War II
- 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_22_9_0096
- 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 African American Contribution in World War II
- 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_22_9_0097
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Recognition of Colored Soldiers in Congressional Record
- 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_22_9_0100
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas's Stand for Equality
- 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)
![["The sender of the letter, Mrs. Kathryn C. Hiffin, is requesting a copy of the Congressional Record containing an article by Hon. Helen G. Douglas about the record of African American soldiers in World War II."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0084.jpg "Request for Congressional Record Article on Negro Soldiers in World War II")
![["The document is requesting a copy of the compilation of the contributions made by African Americans in the armed services, which was created by Mrs. Douglas. The sender expresses admiration for the compilation and interest in learning more about it."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0086.jpg "Request for Record of Negroes in Armed Services Contributions")
![["The document is a letter from W. Brining Joses to Representative Helen G. Douglas, thanking her for acknowledging the contributions of African American service members in winning the war. Joses praises the few congress members, including Douglas, who speak up for African Americans in Congress. He also requests a copy of Douglas' speech for his records. The document also includes some technical details and a signature from Joses."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0088.jpg "Recognition of African American Service Men in Congress")
![["The writer, Herbert Aptheker, is writing to Representative Helen G. Douglas to express admiration for her efforts in recognizing the role of African Americans in the war. He requests a copy of her speech on the subject."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0089.jpg "Request for Speech on the Role of African Americans in WWII")
![["The sender is requesting 30 copies of a speech on Negro soldiers that appeared in the Congressional Record in January and February. They are asking for information on the cost of the copies and provide their contact information."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0091.jpg "Request for Reprint Copies of Speech on Negro Soldiers")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas sent introductory remarks about the Negro Soldier to Mr. Miller, which were published in the Congressional Record in January and February 1946. Mr. Miller thanked her for the remarks and asked for clarification on where the first report appeared."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0093.jpg "The Negro Soldier: Congressional Remarks and Correspondence")
![["I.D. Fields, located in Los Angeles, California, requests information on the story of African American soldiers and sailors in World War II from Hon. Helen G. Douglass. He expresses thanks in advance."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0095.jpg "Request for Information on African American Soldiers in World War II")
![["Robert E. Kerr from Lake Charles, Louisiana requests a copy of Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas' report on the Negro's part in World War II. He expresses his gratitude in advance."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0096.jpg "Request for Copy of Report on African American Contribution in World War II")
![["The document is a request to send a copy of a document regarding colored soldiers to be inserted in the Congressional Record. The request is signed by James Adair from Brooklyn, NY. The sender also includes their address for postage purposes and addresses the request to Mrs. Douglas at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0097.jpg "Recognition of Colored Soldiers in Congressional Record")
![["The writer expresses their gratitude to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for her support of the Negro race and her plea for equality. They mention how her speech in Congress has encouraged them and others to work towards interracial and international understanding. The writer requests a copy of the full speech for further inspiration."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0100.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas's Stand for Equality")