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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressman Douglas' Speech on the Role of the Negro in American Life
- Date:
- 1946-03-15
- 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_23_1_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Congratulations to Congresswoman Douglas from A. Philip Randolph
- Date:
- 1946-03-16
- 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_23_1_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Record on The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- 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_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Historical Document
- Date:
- 1946-03-26
- 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_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry for Articles on Social Justice for the Negro
- Date:
- 1946-03-27
- 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_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Fairness: Correspondence on the Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-28
- 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_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Order Confirmation: The Negro Soldier - 1500 Copies
- Date:
- 1946-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Sports and Recreation
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_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)
![["Sam Pincus, a member of a progressive organization advocating for the rights of African Americans, requests 100 copies of Representative Helen G. Douglas's speech on the role of African Americans in American society to distribute to members of his organization."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressman Douglas' Speech on the Role of the Negro in American Life")
![["The document is a letter from A. Philip Randolph, International President of the Brotherhood, to Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas congratulating her on her address about the Story of the \"Negro\" Soldiers and Sailors in World War 2. Randolph requests a copy of the Congressional Record with her address and expresses admiration for her clear thinking and compassionate heart."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Congratulations to Congresswoman Douglas from A. Philip Randolph")
![["Ambrose Caliver, a Specialist for Higher Education of \"Negroes, writes to the Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting copies of the Congressional Record containing her remarks on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" on specific dates in January and February 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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Record on The Negro Soldier")
![["The document is discussing the possibility of creating a book about the record of \"Negro\" soldiers in World War II, with illustrations by artist Robert S. Pious. The document expresses interest in the idea and offers to help facilitate the publishing process. The sender also mentions that a New York publishing house may be interested in the project."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Historical Document")
![["John J. O'Connor is requesting copies of any talks or articles on social justice for the \"Negro\" that Helen Gahagan Douglas may have given or written. He plans to include them in his monthly column for the INTERRACIAL REVIEW, a magazine for Catholics interested in 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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry for Articles on Social Justice for the Negro")
![["The document is a letter from Presly Holliday to Helen Gahagan Douglas, thanking her for her support of fairness towards \"Negroes and expressing appreciation for her efforts in promoting equality. Douglas had sent Holliday a pamphlet titled \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and he commends her for her kindness and advocacy for justice for all. Holliday, an old Regular Army soldier, expresses his gratitude and respect for 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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Fairness: Correspondence on the Negro Soldier")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is sending 1500 copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" to Mr. Reger as requested, with a charge of $17. Mr. Reger confirms the order and agrees to send a check for the payment."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Order Confirmation: The Negro Soldier - 1500 Copies")
![["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")