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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas' 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on Negroes' Contributions in the War
- 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_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Fight for Democracy: A Soldier's Perspective
- 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_22_9_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Record of Hyeres' Participation in War
- 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_22_9_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Record from Helen Gahagan Douglas
- 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_0060
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry about 'the History of the American Negro' - Letter to Representative Helen 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_22_9_0062
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of A Partial Record of Negro Activities in World War II by William R. Colvent
- 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_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry about Report on the Negro in the War
- 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_0063
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Speech on The Negro Soldier
- 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_22_9_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Empowering the World: Northwestern College's Commitment to Training Skilled Individuals
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The Altrusa Club in Los Angeles thanks Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for her speech supporting Negro service men and minority rights. They appreciate her courage and consider her a torchbearer in a dark world. They hope her light will illuminate the hearts and minds of those still in darkness. The document is signed by Mrs. Anna Livingston, President, Mrs. Anna Limitation, and Mrs. Mary E. Merry."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas' Stand for Equality")
![["The author, Dorothy D. Valiancy Montagu, is requesting from Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas the full presentation of the negroes' part in the war that was recently printed in installments in the Congressional Record."]](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_0047_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information on Negroes' Contributions in the War")
![["The document discusses issues of democracy, racism, and prejudice in America, particularly towards African American soldiers. The writer questions the lack of protest against discriminatory actions and suggests that those who do not support democracy should be shipped to a country with an undemocratic form of government. The writer also discusses the positive interactions between white and black soldiers in a shipping camp, attributing racial friction to economic insecurity."]](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_0051_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight for Democracy: A Soldier's Perspective")
![["Madison M. Davis is writing to Philon Saharan Douglas, a member of the United States Congress, regarding an article about a record compiled by Douglas on the roles played by heroes in the last war. Davis, not a resident of California, requests a copy of the record and asks for assistance in obtaining it. Davis expresses gratitude and wishes Douglas 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_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Record of Hyeres' Participation in War")
![["The National Council of Negro Veterans requests a copy of a book of information on Negro Soldiers of World War 2 from Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas."]](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_0053_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Record from Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The sender is requesting information on the history of African Americans in Washington D.C. from Representative Helen S. Douglas. The sender is interested in receiving a copy of the records and information on the topic."]](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_0060_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry about 'the History of the American Negro' - Letter to Representative Helen Douglas")
![["William R. Colvent is inquiring about obtaining a copy of Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas' report on \"a partial record of Negro activities in World War II\" from the National Archives. He requests any information that may help him secure this record."]](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_0062_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of A Partial Record of Negro Activities in World War II by William R. Colvent")
![["Donald Kubit is requesting a copy of Mrs. Douglas' report on the Negro in the War after reading her articles in the Sunday \"Times\" and Monday P.M. He provides his address for her to send the report to."]](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_0061_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry about Report on the Negro in the War")
![["A letter dated Feb 11, 1946 requests a copy of a speech on the subject of \"The Negro Soldier\" delivered in January or February during World War II. The document is signed by Q. De Gazon and includes an address on Kelly St in Bronx, NY."]](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_0063_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Speech on The Negro Soldier")
![["The document is a letter from Dr. Davis W. Board, President of Northwestern College, thanking Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for providing information on the achievements of Negro soldiers. Dr. Board praises Representative Douglas for spreading the truth and expresses the need for more people like her to share liberating news. The document also mentions the college's focus on preparing trained individuals in various fields such as social adjustment, religion, and business science."]](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_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering the World: Northwestern College's Commitment to Training Skilled Individuals")