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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Soldier History Book
- 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_23_1_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copies of Congresswoman's Speeches in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Commendation for Congresswoman Dangles
- 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_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Fifty Copies of Negra Soldier - Letter to Rep. 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_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for a Copy of Speech on the Role of the Negro Soldier in War
- 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_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Approval: A Soldier's Response to a Speech
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- 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)
![["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")
![["Helen Bazel is requesting a copy of the Soldier History book for her daughter, as well as a copy for Mrs. Simpson. She provides her address and signs the letter with thanks."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Soldier History Book")
![["The sender is requesting copies of the Congresswoman's speeches during World War II for distribution. They are willing to spend up to $200 for as many copies as possible. The sender expresses their gratitude and signs off respectfully."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copies of Congresswoman's Speeches in World War II")
![["The document is a letter from a \"Negro\" soldier in Los Angeles to Congresswoman Helen Douglas, commending her for her efforts during World War II and asking for the opportunity to express his gratitude in the Congressional Record. He expresses his appreciation and blessings for her work on behalf of forward-looking Americans."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Commendation for Congresswoman Dangles")
![["The sender, Mrs. David Wallace, is requesting fifty copies of the book \"Negra Soldier\" to distribute in a union shop. The request is addressed to Representative Douglas and includes the mailing address for the delivery."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Fifty Copies of Negra Soldier - Letter to Rep. Douglas")
![["Eva Schwing's is requesting a copy of a recent speech on the role of the \"Negro\" soldier in the war from Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas. The document is dated April 8, 1946 and includes the address of Eva Schwing's in 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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for a Copy of Speech on the Role of the Negro Soldier in War")
![["Sam Green, a soldier, expresses his strong approval of a speech on the role of the military in the war given by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas. He requests reprints of the speech and signs the letter sincerely."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Approval: A Soldier's Response to a Speech")