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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Preserving the Records: The Struggles and Dreams of a Civilian Nurse
- 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_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Information on American Negro Servicemen in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Gratitude for Advocacy: A Letter to Rep Helen Gahagan Douglas
- 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_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Contribution of the Negro Soldier: An Introductory Statement by Helen Gahagan Douglas
- 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_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)
![["The writer expresses pride in the involvement of African American soldiers in the war and praises Mrs. Douglas for compiling their records. She shares her own struggles as a nurse trying to join the army and pursue further education, hindered by discrimination and lack of funds. She highlights the poor medical facilities for African Americans in Oklahoma and the need for improvement. The writer emphasizes the importance of fighting for equality and expresses hope for change through higher officials and non-discriminatory practices."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving the Records: The Struggles and Dreams of a Civilian Nurse")
![["Ensign Thomas R. Wiley, USNR, wrote to Helen G. Douglas requesting a copy of the history of American Negro servicemen in the war that she had inserted in the Congressional Record. He expressed a deep interest in the problems of the Negro and asked for any additional information she could provide."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Information on American Negro Servicemen in WWII")
![["The document is a message of gratitude to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for recording the story of the contributions of African American soldiers in the recent conflict. The writer expresses concern about the mistreatment of minority groups, particularly African Americans, by white Americans and urges for justice for all. The writer also agrees with Representative Douglas's views on providing a loan to Britain. The document ends with well wishes for Representative 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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Gratitude for Advocacy: A Letter to Rep Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas sent a letter to Mr. Sherman enclosing an introductory statement on the contribution of the Negro Soldier, which he could use as an article under her name. Mr. Sherman requested an abstract of her speeches on the same topic to be published as an article. The company welcomes suggestions from its patrons regarding its 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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "The Contribution of the Negro Soldier: An Introductory Statement by Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["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")