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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0090
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Summary of Achievements of Negro Soldiers and Sailors of the War
- Date:
- 1946-02-15
- 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_0092
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Record of Negro Servicemen in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-15
- 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_0098
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Congratulations to Helen G. Douglas for Speech on Negro Soldiers in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-16
- 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_0099
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter Requesting Information on War Efforts of African Americans
- Date:
- 1946-02-16
- 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_29_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Re: General Prisoner Manuel J. Favela
- Date:
- 1946-02-20
- 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_23_1_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: Congressional Report Request
- Date:
- 1946-02-27
- 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_23_1_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Inspiring Words: A Letter of Thanks from Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-02
- 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_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledgement of Gift: The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-11
- 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_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Report on the Role of Women in War
- Date:
- 1946-03-12
- 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_23_1_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: National Officers and Executive Board Members
- Date:
- 1946-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["D. T. Lawson, an attorney from St. Louis, Missouri, wrote to Representative Helen G. Douglas requesting a copy of the summary of achievements of Negro soldiers and sailors of the war that she had compiled. He expressed interest in the document and thanked her in advance for her courtesy."]](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_0090_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Summary of Achievements of Negro Soldiers and Sailors of the War")
![["The document is from Samuel A. Allen, Chairman of the Harlem Committee, to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting a copy of a report on the Negro servicemen in World War II that she is preparing. Allen mentions that their center has served over two million Negro servicemen and women and would like to make the report available to them in their library and reading rooms."]](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_0092_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding Record of Negro Servicemen in World War II")
![["The document is congratulating Helen G. Douglas for her speech in Congress supporting Negro soldiers in World War II. The writer appreciates her honesty and hopes she will continue to serve the people. The writer requests a copy of the speech to help dispel misconceptions about the African American population."]](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_0098_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Congratulations to Helen G. Douglas for Speech on Negro Soldiers in World War II")
![["A letter sent to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas on February 16, 1946, requesting a copy of the partial record of work done in the war by African Americans. The sender expresses appreciation for the representative's work and asks for cooperation in fulfilling the request."]](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_0099_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Requesting Information on War Efforts of African Americans")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between various individuals regarding the case of General Prisoner Manuel J. Favela, who was convicted of desertion and sentenced to confinement. The documents discuss the review process for his case, the possibility of shortening his sentence, and the involvement of the American Red Cross. The liaison officer is asked to investigate the case and provide necessary information for a reply. Ultimately, efforts are being made to consider all factors and make a fair decision regarding Favela's situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000-War%20Department%20Cases%20and%20Requests%20(Cl-Fa),%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Re: General Prisoner Manuel J. Favela")
![["The document is a series of letters between Miss Cornelia M. Anderson and Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding the request for copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and a report on the record of \"Negro\" soldiers during the war. Miss Anderson requests two copies of the report and later asks for two hundred copies to be sent immediately. Helen Gahagan Douglas apologizes for the delay in sending the copies and states that there is no charge for them."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: Congressional Report Request")
![["Mrs. Brochstein wrote a letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas commending her speech in the House regarding the contributions of minorities in winning the war. Mrs. Brochstein expresses admiration for Douglas' liberal thoughts and actions and encourages her to continue her good work. Helen Gahagan Douglas responds with thanks for the letter and good wishes."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Inspiring Words: A Letter of Thanks from Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The Los Angeles County Medical Association acknowledges receipt of a pamphlet on The \"Negro\" Soldier from Mahlon C. Cooley, M.D. Cooley had received a copy of an address on the same topic from Congressman Helen Gahagan Douglas and had donated it to a medical library. He asks for another copy for his personal use and expresses interest in having Douglas speak at a forum."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledgement of Gift: The Negro Soldier")
![["Rose Donald's is writing to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to request copies of a report she delivered on the role of African Americans in the war effort. Rose expresses appreciation for the report and requests at least five copies if possible."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Report on the Role of Women in War")
![["The document provides a list of national officers and executives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, including the President, Secretary, Vice-Presidents, Directors, and members of the Board of Directors. It also mentions the organization's official organ, The Crisis, and the National Legal Committee. The document includes contact information and mentions a press release regarding the Army's policy on utilizing \"Negro\" 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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: National Officers and Executive Board Members")