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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Integration of Lockbourne Army Air Base: A Controversial History
- 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_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Corrections and Gratitude: A Letter from Other Pilot to Mrs. Douglas
- 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_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about the American Negro Troops in World War II
- 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_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Commending World Reneges War II Contributions
- 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_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Equality and Justice: A Letter to Congresswoman 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_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Honorable Helen Gahagan's Unbiased Words and Efforts
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_22_9_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service Symbols: Telegram to Congresswoman 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_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Church With a Warm Welcome: A Letter of Appreciation
- 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_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Negro Soldiers and Sailors in World War II: A Detailed History
- 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_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Undelivered Telegram Notice from Western Union Telegraph Company
- 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)
![["The document is from a man to Miss Douglas, congratulating her for a speech she made about being a \"*inappropriate terminology* loving state.\" The document also mentions the possibility of Lockbourne Army Air Base becoming an all-Negro unit. The 477th Composite Group, an all-Negro unit, was to be transferred to Lockbourne from Godman Field. The group has a history of controversy and trouble-making, including a riot at Freeman Field. The document also mentions the AAF All-Weather Station at Lockbourne and plans for operation of the AAF Headquarters detachment at the base."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Integration of Lockbourne Army Air Base: A Controversial History")
![["The writer, Other Pilat, is informing Mrs. Douglas that their story was cut in half by the office but still ran. They mention a correction that was not made and thank Mrs. Douglas for tipping them off about something."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Corrections and Gratitude: A Letter from Other Pilot to Mrs. Douglas")
![["The document questions the discrepancy between the praise given to African American troops and the fact that only 5% of them were involved in combat. It also raises concerns about the betrayal of Army Specialized Training Program trainees and the use of untrained replacements during World War II."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about the American Negro Troops in World War II")
![["The document is a letter from Marcia S. Neubert commending Miss Douglas for her speech commending the World Negroes Was for II. Neubert expresses support for the organization and is happy to see recognition coming from high places."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Commending World Reneges War II Contributions")
![["The document is from a white man expressing support for Congresswoman Douglas's stance on giving Black GI's their rights. The writer also calls for the removal of Marines from China, fair treatment for workers at companies like US Steel and GMC, and the sale of the Guayules project. The writer signs off with good luck and their name, Andrew Macon."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Equality and Justice: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas")
![["A letter of appreciation to a member of the House of Representatives for their unbiased support of African Americans and their efforts to do good in their community. The writer expresses gratitude and admiration for the representative's work."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Honorable Helen Gahagan's Unbiased Words and Efforts")
![["The document provides information on symbols used in Western Union telegrams, including DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also includes a message from a church committee praising Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas for her supportive remarks on Negro soldiers and sailors in the war. The document ends with a note inviting suggestions from customers on the company's service."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service Symbols: Telegram to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a letter from Reverend R.H. Johnson expressing gratitude to Representative Helen G. Douglas for her support of Negro soldiers in World War II. He commends her courage and fairness, and mentions that her statement will be published in a school paper."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "The Church With a Warm Welcome: A Letter of Appreciation")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas has prepared a detailed story of Negro soldiers and sailors in the war to be sent out to newspapers for Negro History Week. She is asking for excerpts to be run as an editorial feature. The list of newspapers to receive the wire includes leading Negro and white newspapers in various cities."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Negro Soldiers and Sailors in World War II: A Detailed History")
![["The Western Union Telegraph Company sent a notice regarding an undelivered telegram to Helen Gahagan Douglas on January 28, 1946. The telegram was addressed to Ralph Ingersoll at a newspaper in New York City, but was refused by the party. The recipient was advised to call the service bureau to correct the address."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Undelivered Telegram Notice from Western Union Telegraph Company")