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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Bill to Incorporate AMVETS, American Veterans of World War II
- Date:
- 1946-04-15
- 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_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Negro Soldier Reprint Request Communication
- Date:
- 1946-04-29
- 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_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Battle for OPA: Correspondence on Price Control
- Date:
- 1946-05-01
- 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_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Women's Army for National Defense: A Letter of Congratulations
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- 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_1_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro in World War II: A Pictorial History
- Date:
- 1946-05-08
- 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_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Speech Excerpts: The Role of the Negro Soldier in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- 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_1_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Collection of Negro American Service Man Heroism
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- 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_1_0063
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Note of Thanks
- Date:
- 1946-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- 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_0067
- 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 Distribution
- Date:
- 1946-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Veterans: A Call for HR 6340
- Date:
- 1946-06-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["This text is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1946 to incorporate the AMVETS, American Veterans of World War II. It lists the individuals who will be part of the corporation and explains the process of how the organization was formed. The bill outlines the purposes of the corporation and its powers, limitations, and restrictions."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Bill to Incorporate AMVETS, American Veterans of World War II")
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the request for 1000 copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" to be sent to the National Maritime Union of America. The first letter acknowledges the oversight in not sending the copies and assures that they have been shipped out. The second letter requests the copies and envelopes to be sent to the same address. Finally, a letter from the National Maritime Union inquires about the status of the requested reprints."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Negro Soldier Reprint Request Communication")
![["The first letter is from Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing support for the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and promising to fight for its extension. The second letter is from Jules M. Lieberthal urging Douglas to oppose any legislation that would abolish price controls and expressing concern about the potential consequences of inflation. Both letters emphasize the importance of government representatives acting in the best interests of the 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_0050_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle for OPA: Correspondence on Price Control")
![["The document is a letter from Lt. Gen. Livonia H. Brown congratulating the recipient on their presentation to Congress about \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and their participation in World War 2. Lt. Gen. Brown also praises the recipient for being selected as one of the twelve outstanding women of the year by the National Council of \"Negro\" Women. Lt. Gen. Brown expresses pride in the recipient's accomplishments and invites them to participate in a national program sponsored by the Women's Army for National Defense."]](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_0053_thumbnail.jpg "The Women's Army for National Defense: A Letter of Congratulations")
![["The document consists of correspondence between John D. Silveira and Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding a pictorial history book about the role of African American soldiers in World War II. Silveira seeks Douglas' support in promoting the book to the public and asks for suggestions on how to present the contributions of African American soldiers. Additionally, there is a request for a copy of a report to congress on the same 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_0054_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro in World War II: A Pictorial History")
![["German A. White, located in Chicago, Illinois, is requesting a copy of Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas's speech on \"The Role of the \"Negro\" Soldier in World War II\" to use in an upcoming church forum. White expresses his gratitude in advance for any assistance in obtaining this material."]](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_0058_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Speech Excerpts: The Role of the Negro Soldier in World War II")
![["Jan Jess Klubok is writing to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas to request a copy of her collection of incidents relating to the heroism and patriotism of African American service members in World War II. Klubok expresses interest in obtaining two copies for himself and thanks Douglas for her efforts in compiling the collection."]](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_0061_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Collection of Negro American Service Man Heroism")
![["The author, Helen Gahagan Douglas, received a note from Mr. Scott thanking her for her work. She sent him a copy of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and expressed her gratitude for his kind words."]](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_0063_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Note of Thanks")
![["George S. Mitchell writes to Helen Gahagan Douglas thanking her for sending copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and expressing interest in obtaining more copies for distribution in the South. Mitchell mentions the work of the Southern Regional Council in supporting education and training opportunities for veterans, particularly African American veterans. He also discusses encountering the negative effects of speeches by Senators Eastland and Bilbo in their work. Mitchell offers to pay for additional copies of the pamphlet and praises its quality."]](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_0067_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Request for Distribution")
![["The document from Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses support for bill HR 6340, which aims to liberalize veterans' pensions. The bill would restore full compensation to single disabled veterans while hospitalized, increase pensions by 20% to adjust for the cost of living, and provide additional allowances for dependents of disabled ex-servicemen. The document from Loren Grey urges Douglas to actively support and vote for the bill, highlighting the importance of providing adequate support for disabled veterans who have served in the war."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Veterans: A Call for HR 6340")