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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_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copies of 'Remarks' on the Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: Address by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation to Hon. Helen Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for 1500 Copies of The Negro Soldier by Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_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)
![["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")
![["The author is writing to Helen Gahagan Douglas to congratulate her on her remarks about the \"Negro\" soldier and requests copies of the pamphlet for his friends."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copies of 'Remarks' on the Negro Soldier")
![["The document acknowledges a request for copies of a speech on The \"Negro\" Soldier by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas. The document states that copies are available for a charge of $17.00 per thousand copies to cover printing and mailing costs. The request for 1000 copies is confirmed by the sender, Miss Myra Popper, on behalf of the State, County & Municipal Workers of America, CIO."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: Address by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is from Dillis Patron to Helen Douglas, praising her for her role in Congress and her work on behalf of democracy. She mentions her husband's work organizing \"Negro\" workers and requests copies of articles from the Congressional Record on the \"Negro\" soldier. She also expresses pride in the increasing stature of women in government and admiration for Helen 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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation to Hon. Helen Douglas")
![["Mr. Reger requested 1500 copies of a speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas titled \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" on March 20, 1946. Douglas acknowledged the request and informed Reger that there was a charge of $17.00 per thousand copies. She also mentioned that she could send the extra 500 copies at no additional charge. Reger thanked Douglas and requested the copies be sent immediately."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Request for 1500 Copies of The Negro Soldier by Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["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")