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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Unity in Victory: Supporting African American Troops in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_23_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Address on the Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Passport: Washington D.C.
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Gratitude for Defense of Soldiers
- 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_23_1_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Study on the Role of Negro Soldiers in WWII
- 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_23_1_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Praise for The Negro Soldier: A Letter to Representative 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_23_1_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Western Symbols Class of Service: Telegrams and Cablegrams
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_23_1_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Material on the Negro Soldier: Correspondence from Mrs. Mamie Gladdish
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation and Request for Speech Copies
- 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_23_1_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Support for Helen Douglas' Speech on the Role of Negro in the War Effort
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is requesting a copy of a report made by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas about African American soldiers in the military to use as background material for a troop information program at Fort Monmouth. The program will include a film showcasing cooperation between African American and white troops in the European Theater of Operations."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Unity in Victory: Supporting African American Troops in WWII")
![["The War Department expresses appreciation for Helen Gahagan Douglas' address on the \"Negro\" Soldier and requests ten additional copies for specific use."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Address on the Negro Soldier")
![["The document is a request for a passport on behalf of Helen Gahagan, who is located in Washington D.C. The sender is N.M. Evans, and the request is urgent as indicated by the mention of the Red Cross War Fund. The address for the passport to be sent to is provided on the postcard."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Passport: Washington D.C.")
![["The document is a letter expressing gratitude to the recipient for their defense of soldiers, both black and white, in Congress. The sender mentions being touched by the recipient's speech and requests copies of the speech for themselves and their friends. The document is signed by \"Evodrantsa yours Swearer cy\" and includes the sender's address in Astoria, New York."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Gratitude for Defense of Soldiers")
![["Eugene Boykin is requesting a copy of a study on the role of African American soldiers in World War II from Hon. Helen Gahagan 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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Study on the Role of Negro Soldiers in WWII")
![["Robert Coppa, a Captain in the Signal Corps of the Army of the United States, wrote to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to thank her for sending him copies of The \"Negro\" Soldier pamphlet. He commended her for compiling and publicizing the document, and expressed his belief that it was a significant and reliable social document. Coppa emphasized that his views were his own and not representative of the commanding general of the Eastern Signal Corps Training Center. He requested that his note not be published."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Praise for The Negro Soldier: A Letter to Representative Douglas")
![["The document provides information about different symbols used in Western Union telegrams, such as DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. The filing and receipt times are in standard time. A message is sent to Helen G Douglas from the House of Representatives commending her speech on the role of the \"Negro\" soldier. The company welcomes feedback from its customers on its services."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Western Symbols Class of Service: Telegrams and Cablegrams")
![["Mrs. Mamie Gladdish sent a request for material on the topic of the \"Negro\" soldier to an address in Elkton, Kentucky. The request was made on March 30, 1946. The document also mentions an extension of remarks by Helen Gahagan Douglas on the same topic."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Material on the Negro Soldier: Correspondence from Mrs. Mamie Gladdish")
![["The document is congratulating Helen Gahagan Douglas on her record in the House of Representatives and expressing appreciation for her progressive spirit and judgment. The writer was particularly impressed by her speech on the role of African Americans in the post-war era and is requesting copies of the speech for a discussion group. The document is signed by Manning V. Isaacs."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation and Request for Speech Copies")
![["A letter dated March 17, 1946, is addressed to Helen Douglas in Washington, D.C., requesting a copy of her speech on the role of degree in the war effort. The sender, Lou Orzack from New York, encourages her to keep fighting."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Support for Helen Douglas' Speech on the Role of Negro in the War Effort")