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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Request for Reprints
- Date:
- 1946-02-26
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: Congressional Report Request
- Date:
- 1946-02-27
- 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_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Inspiring Words: A Letter of Thanks from Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-02
- 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_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledgement of Gift: The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-11
- 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_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Challenge of THE NEGRO SOLDIER: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-11
- 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_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Report on the Role of Women in War
- Date:
- 1946-03-12
- 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_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: National Officers and Executive Board Members
- Date:
- 1946-03-14
- 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_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)
![["The Pittsburgh Courier is requesting copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" from Congresswoman Helen G. Douglas, who informs them that they have a limited supply but will fill as many requests as possible. The Courier suggests starting with 5,000 copies and may request more depending on the response."]](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_0044_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Request for Reprints")
![["The document is a series of letters between Miss Cornelia M. Anderson and Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding the request for copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and a report on the record of \"Negro\" soldiers during the war. Miss Anderson requests two copies of the report and later asks for two hundred copies to be sent immediately. Helen Gahagan Douglas apologizes for the delay in sending the copies and states that there is no charge for them."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: Congressional Report Request")
![["Mrs. Brochstein wrote a letter to Helen Gahagan Douglas commending her speech in the House regarding the contributions of minorities in winning the war. Mrs. Brochstein expresses admiration for Douglas' liberal thoughts and actions and encourages her to continue her good work. Helen Gahagan Douglas responds with thanks for the letter and good wishes."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Inspiring Words: A Letter of Thanks from Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The Los Angeles County Medical Association acknowledges receipt of a pamphlet on The \"Negro\" Soldier from Mahlon C. Cooley, M.D. Cooley had received a copy of an address on the same topic from Congressman Helen Gahagan Douglas and had donated it to a medical library. He asks for another copy for his personal use and expresses interest in having Douglas speak at a forum."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledgement of Gift: The Negro Soldier")
![["Mrs. Douglas received a letter from Mr. Cameron suggesting that she turn her report on THE \"Negro\" SOLDIER into a book, as it is too functional in its current form. However, Mrs. Douglas apologizes and explains that she is too busy with legislative matters to undertake this project at the present time."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "The Challenge of THE NEGRO SOLDIER: A Call to Action")
![["Rose Donald's is writing to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to request copies of a report she delivered on the role of African Americans in the war effort. Rose expresses appreciation for the report and requests at least five copies if possible."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Report on the Role of Women in War")
![["The document provides a list of national officers and executives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, including the President, Secretary, Vice-Presidents, Directors, and members of the Board of Directors. It also mentions the organization's official organ, The Crisis, and the National Legal Committee. The document includes contact information and mentions a press release regarding the Army's policy on utilizing \"Negro\" troops."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People: National Officers and Executive Board Members")
![["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")