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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Committee: Representing the 14th District of California in Foreign Affairs
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_0077
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Remarks on The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-02-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0044
- 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 Reprints
- Date:
- 1946-02-26
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_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_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_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Disappointment in Response to The Negro Soldier - Letter from Little, Brown & Company Editor-in-Chief
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Legacy of St. Louis: A Reflection on History and Progress
- Date:
- 1946-04-05
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is a representative from the 14th District of California in the United States Congress. She serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and her home address is in Los Angeles."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas Committee: Representing the 14th District of California in Foreign Affairs")
![["Col. Wilmer F. Lucas is requesting a copy of Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas' remarks made in the House of Representatives on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" on February 1, 1946. Col. Lucas commanded a Battalion during the war and is seeking information related to this topic."]](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_0077_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Remarks on The Negro Soldier")
![["The Pittsburgh Courier is requesting copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" from Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas, who informs them that they have a limited supply but will fill as many requests as possible. The Courier suggests starting with 5,000 copies and may request more depending on the response."]](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_0044_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Request for Reprints")
![["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")
![["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")
![["The editor-in-chief of Little, Brown & Company thanks Mrs. Douglas for her letter regarding the pamphlet \"The \"Negro\" Soldier,\" but expresses disappointment that she is unable to enlarge upon it at the present time. He hopes to correspond with her on the project in the future."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Disappointment in Response to The Negro Soldier - Letter from Little, Brown & Company Editor-in-Chief")
![["The document is addressed to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas, enclosing an editorial titled \"\"Negro\" History A Chapter II\" and expressing regret for the delay. The editorial discusses the situation in Indonesia and proposes a representative government under a Governor-General for the country, offering a compromise solution between independence and continued membership in the Netherlands kingdom. The author also criticizes Russian-British power politics and urges the United States to influence Moscow and London to find a peaceful resolution in Indonesia. Additionally, the letter briefly mentions the conviction of General Masahura Homma for allowing atrocities to be committed by his 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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "The Legacy of St. Louis: A Reflection on History and Progress")