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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support for H.R. 6143: Incorporating the American Veterans of World War II
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_22_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Excerpts of Story of the Negro Fighting Man from Rep. Helen Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_22_9_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation to Congresswoman Helen Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Multiple Copies of Report on Negra and The War
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Unity in Victory: Supporting African American Troops in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Address on the Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Passport: Washington D.C.
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Western Symbols Class of Service: Telegrams and Cablegrams
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Material on the Negro Soldier: Correspondence from Mrs. Mamie Gladdish
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Support for Helen Douglas' Speech on the Role of Negro in the War Effort
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is in response to a request for information about a bill to incorporate the American Veterans of World War II. The author, Helen Gahagan Douglas, is working to secure passage of the bill and explains that national organizations like AMVETS are incorporated by Congress to clarify their status under federal tax statutes. The author offers further assistance and assures the recipient of their willingness to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Support for H.R. 6143: Incorporating the American Veterans of World War II")
![["Aaron Winkler, an attorney in San Francisco, wrote to Representative Helen Douglas requesting excerpts from the Congressional Record regarding the \"Story of the Negro Fighting Man\" on January 28, 1946. He expresses his appreciation in advance for her assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Excerpts of Story of the Negro Fighting Man from Rep. Helen Douglas")
![["The document is addressed to Congresswoman Helen Douglas, thanking her for acknowledging the contribution of Guiges soldiers in the war effort. The sender, McKinny Miller, expresses appreciation for her statement and wishes her success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation to Congresswoman Helen Douglas")
![["The sender is requesting 35 copies of a report written by Representative Douglas on the \"Negro\" and The War. They plan to distribute the copies where they are needed. The sender praises Representative Douglas' work and asks for more copies if possible. The sender signs off as M. Wallace."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Multiple Copies of Report on Negra and The War")
![["The document is requesting a copy of a report made by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas about African American soldiers in the military to use as background material for a troop information program at Fort Monmouth. The program will include a film showcasing cooperation between African American and white troops in the European Theater of Operations."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Unity in Victory: Supporting African American Troops in WWII")
![["The War Department expresses appreciation for Helen Gahagan Douglas' address on the \"Negro\" Soldier and requests ten additional copies for specific use."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Address on the Negro Soldier")
![["The document is a request for a passport on behalf of Helen Gahagan, who is located in Washington D.C. The sender is N.M. Evans, and the request is urgent as indicated by the mention of the Red Cross War Fund. The address for the passport to be sent to is provided on the postcard."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Passport: Washington D.C.")
![["The document provides information about different symbols used in Western Union telegrams, such as DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. The filing and receipt times are in standard time. A message is sent to Helen G Douglas from the House of Representatives commending her speech on the role of the \"Negro\" soldier. The company welcomes feedback from its customers on its services."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Western Symbols Class of Service: Telegrams and Cablegrams")
![["Mrs. Mamie Gladdish sent a request for material on the topic of the \"Negro\" soldier to an address in Elkton, Kentucky. The request was made on March 30, 1946. The document also mentions an extension of remarks by Helen Gahagan Douglas on the same 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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Material on the Negro Soldier: Correspondence from Mrs. Mamie Gladdish")
![["A letter dated March 17, 1946, is addressed to Helen Douglas in Washington, D.C., requesting a copy of her speech on the role of degree in the war effort. The sender, Lou Orzack from New York, encourages her to keep fighting."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Support for Helen Douglas' Speech on the Role of Negro in the War Effort")