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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Letter of Appreciation: Recognizing the Contributions of African American Soldiers in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-04-13
- 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_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Complimentary Copy of Publication on Negro Devotion and Heroism in the Cause of Freedom
- Date:
- 1946-04-16
- 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_5_173_10_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement on Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' Ordinance to Combat Communist Activity
- Date:
- 1946-04-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copies of The Negro Soldier Speech by Congresswoman Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-04-24
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- 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_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier Manuscript: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-04-30
- 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_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from American Unitarian Youth to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-05-09
- 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_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-05-10
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on Negro Service Personnel in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Note of Appreciation for Racial Tolerance Advocacy
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- 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_047_1_5_62_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the New Deal: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1946-06-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a letter from Rev. C. Townsend Jucker to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas congratulating her on her speech about African American soldiers during World War II. Jucker also requests a copy of the speech and a program from a recent event."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "A Letter of Appreciation: Recognizing the Contributions of African American Soldiers in World War II")
![["The Department of Records and Research at Tuskegee Institute requests a complimentary copy of a publication on \"Negro\" life and history recently published by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas. They believe it would be a valuable addition to their records and of great service to many people."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Complimentary Copy of Publication on Negro Devotion and Heroism in the Cause of Freedom")
![["The document is a form for registered Democrats in California who support Nixon for United States Senator. They can choose to help in various ways such as sending out postal cards, literature, addressing envelopes, speaking at meetings, making financial contributions, and more. There is no obligation involved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Statement on Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' Ordinance to Combat Communist Activity")
![["The New York Public Library's Schomburg Collection requested two additional copies of Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas's speech on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" for their collection. The request was made in a letter dated April 24, 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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copies of The Negro Soldier Speech by Congresswoman Douglas")
![["The document is from Helen Gahagan Douglas to Louis R. Lautier, apologizing for not sending his manuscript and explaining that it will be retyped and forwarded soon. Douglas thanks Lautier for his cooperation and assistance with \"The \"Negro\" Soldier,\" which was completed in time for \"Negro\" History Week. Lautier also requests the return of the manuscript he lent to 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_0052_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier Manuscript: A Letter Exchange")
![["The document is from the American Unitarian Youth to Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing appreciation for her remarks on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and requesting copies for their Council members. The document also includes a list of Council members and their positions."]](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_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from American Unitarian Youth to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a correspondence between Helen Gahagan Douglas and James E. Chinn, where Douglas agrees to allow Chinn to print her speech \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" in \"The Virginia Arrow\" newspaper. Chinn requests a copy of the speech for publication."]](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_0056_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is from a \"Negro\" soldier attending the University of Washington who is interested in obtaining information on the American \"Negro\", particularly regarding \"Negro\" Service Personnel during the war, for a term paper. The soldier is requesting any significant data that Representative Douglas may have compiled on the subject."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information on Negro Service Personnel in WWII")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses gratitude for support in her work for racial tolerance and is prepared for criticism from her own race."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "A Note of Appreciation for Racial Tolerance Advocacy")
![["The document is discussing the frustration with the influence of labor bosses and racketeers on Members of Congress, the perceived failures of the Roosevelt and Truman Administrations in dealing with labor issues, and the need for stronger laws to curb strikes. Both parties express support for each other in their efforts to fight against the New Deal and government extravagance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the New Deal: A Call for Change")