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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0074
- 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 on The Negro Soldier by Hon. Helen G. Douglas
- 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_23_1_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Operations of Negro Units in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0075
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Quest for the 'Negro Soldier': A Letter to Hon. Helen M. Douglas
- 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_23_1_0076
- 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 on The Negro Soldier - Archie Nixon
- 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_23_1_0078
- 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 Soldiers in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_0080
- 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 Reprint
- 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_23_2_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Leadership and the "Negro" Soldier: A Manual for Officers
- 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_23_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Leadership and the "Negro" Soldier: A Manual for Army Service Forces
- 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_23_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Leadership and the Negro Soldier
- 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_23_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Preserving History: The Call for War Letters from "Negro" Service Men and Women
- 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)
![["Mrs. Rosa Robinson requests a copy of Hon. Helen G. Douglas' talk on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" from February 1, 1946. She thanks Douglas in advance for the copy."]](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_0074_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Talk on The Negro Soldier by Hon. Helen G. Douglas")
![["On June 12, 1946, Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas from California sent a copy of \"Operations of \"Negro\" Units in World War II\" to H.S. Moore in Chicago. The card was sent on June 14."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Operations of Negro Units in World War II")
![["The document is a request for a copy of a speech delivered on February 15, 1946, regarding the New Soldier. It includes contact information and a request for prompt delivery."]](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_0075_thumbnail.jpg "The Quest for the 'Negro Soldier': A Letter to Hon. Helen M. Douglas")
![["Archie Nixon is requesting a copy of Helen G. Douglas' talk on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" from February 1, 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_0076_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Talk on The Negro Soldier - Archie Nixon")
![["The writer is requesting copies of Helen Gahagan Douglas' speech on '\"Negro\" Soldiers in our Wars' that was given on February 1, 1946. They heard about the speech during a meeting of veterans and are trying to collect all the information. The writer is respectfully asking for the copies to be sent to their address in Jamaica, New York."]](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_0078_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Speech on Negro Soldiers in WWII")
![["A request was made to have a reprint of \"THE \"Negro\" SOLDIER\" from the Congressional Record sent to Mr. Clarence E. Williams, Sr. in New York by Mrs. Phoebe N. Nelson on behalf of Congressman Powell. Clarence E. Williams, Sr. also requested a copy of the Congressional Record with remarks about the \"Negro\" soldier from Hon. Helen of California."]](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_0080_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Request for Reprint")
![["The document provides guidance for officers leading Negro soldiers, emphasizing the importance of understanding their background and experiences. It discusses the recruitment and training of Negro soldiers, their occupational history, and health issues. Discussion questions are included to stimulate conversation and understanding of the unique challenges faced by Negro soldiers."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Data,%20Mailing%20lists,%20etc.,%201946-1947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Leadership and the \"Negro\" Soldier: A Manual for Officers")
![["The document is a manual on leadership and the Negro soldier, prepared by the Army Service Forces in October 1944. It focuses on the effective military use of colored troops and the need for efficient troop utilization. The manual covers topics such as building an army, adjustment of Negro soldiers to the army, educational background, vocational experience, health, camp community, and the Negro soldier in American history. It also includes appendices on federal and state laws and suggested readings. The manual is intended for use in officer training schools and emphasizes the importance of special study, full information, and a serious interest in resolving the issues related to the use of Negro soldiers in the war."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Data,%20Mailing%20lists,%20etc.,%201946-1947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Leadership and the \"Negro\" Soldier: A Manual for Army Service Forces")
![["The document provides test questions related to leadership and the Negro soldier, focusing on topics such as the history of colored troops in the military, rejection rates of selectees, the number of Negro officers, and the principles of leadership. The questions aim to assess knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding Negro soldiers in the armed forces."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Data,%20Mailing%20lists,%20etc.,%201946-1947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Leadership and the Negro Soldier")
![["The Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature at The New York Public Library is seeking letters from African American service members to preserve for historical records. These letters provide insight into their experiences in the armed forces and are important for writing a true history of African Americans in the war. The collection is asking for cooperation from various organizations and individuals in collecting and submitting these letters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Data,%20Mailing%20lists,%20etc.,%201946-1947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving History: The Call for War Letters from \"Negro\" Service Men and Women")