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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0065
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Empowering the World: Northwestern College's Commitment to Training Skilled Individuals
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of The Negro Soldier in World War II Congressional Entries
- 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_0067
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Research Project Request: The Plight of the Negro Today
- 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_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Recognition and Appreciation: A Letter to Representative 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congratulations on Your Speech: A Tribute to the Negro Soldiers of WWII
- 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_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from De Gazon to Helen Gahagan 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0074
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for War History of Negroes in World War One
- 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_0076
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Summary of Accomplishments of Negras 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_0078
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Reprinting Remarks on Negro Soldier: Telegram Exchange
- 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_0077
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Western 1201: Class of Service Symbols
- 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)
![["The document is a letter from Dr. Davis W. Board, President of Northwestern College, thanking Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for providing information on the achievements of Negro soldiers. Dr. Board praises Representative Douglas for spreading the truth and expresses the need for more people like her to share liberating news. The document also mentions the college's focus on preparing trained individuals in various fields such as social adjustment, religion, and business science."]](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_0065_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering the World: Northwestern College's Commitment to Training Skilled Individuals")
![["The writer, Me Hair, is requesting a copy of a publication on 'The Negro Soldier in World War II' that appeared in Congressional records on specific dates. The document is addressed to Representative Helen."]](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_0066_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of The Negro Soldier in World War II Congressional Entries")
![["A student is requesting information from Representative Douglas on the topic of the Negro and the problems they face today for a project in English class. The student would like a copy of Representative Douglas' report on the Negro in the War and any other information on the topic. The student provides their address for the information to be sent to."]](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_0067_thumbnail.jpg "Research Project Request: The Plight of the Negro Today")
![["The author of the letter, John S., is writing to Representative Douglas to express his gratitude for the recognition of the role played by African American servicemen in winning the war. He praises Douglas for his stance on racial matters and requests a copy of the \"Record\" for his own keepsake."]](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_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Recognition and Appreciation: A Letter to Representative Douglas")
![["The writer is congratulating Represent Douglas on their speech about the Negro soldiers in World War II. They express hope that the speech was read aloud and mention their pride in Brig. Gen. Charles T. Canham's statement about the soldiers. The writer also hopes that the good work of the soldiers will continue in Washington."]](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_0072_thumbnail.jpg "Congratulations on Your Speech: A Tribute to the Negro Soldiers of WWII")
![["The document is a letter written by De Gazon to Areen G. Wangles in Washington D.C., requesting the gift of air and expressing appreciation for a speech. De Gazon also mentions a subject related to war and expresses anticipation for a response."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from De Gazon to Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a letter from a listener named L.H. Bazel to a broadcaster named Yahaya, expressing interest in purchasing a book on the history of African Americans in World War I. Bazel also mentions wanting another book and expresses support for Yahaya's efforts to promote peace and harmony. The document ends with a hope for Yahaya's re-election."]](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_0074_thumbnail.jpg "Request for War History of Negroes in World War One")
![["The document is requesting a copy of the summary of accomplishments of African American women in World War II recently placed in the Congressional Record by Representative Douglass. The sender's information is included on the card for 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_0076_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Summary of Accomplishments of Negras in World War II")
![["The document includes a telegram message from Helen Gahagan Douglas giving permission for remarks on a Negro soldier to be reprinted in a publication. The message is addressed to Victor Bakus, the editor of Morehouse College, and requests a reply and a glossy photo to be sent by airmail. The document also includes information about different classes of service for telegrams and cables, as well as the filing and receiving times for messages."]](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_0078_thumbnail.jpg "Reprinting Remarks on Negro Soldier: Telegram Exchange")
![["This text is from Western Union and provides information about different symbols used in telegrams. It also includes a message sent to Helen Gahagan Douglas about an unreceived soldier and a request for feedback 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_0077_thumbnail.jpg "Western 1201: Class of Service Symbols")