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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Role of Colored Troops in War: A Historical Perspective
- 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_2_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier Distribution List
- 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_23_2_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Membership List of Metropolitan Councils and Affiliated Organizations, December 1945
- 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_29_1_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Title: Urgent Appeal for Release of Arrested "Negro" Officers
- 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_29_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Lack of Speed, Anger, and Toughness: The Defeat at Tobruk
- 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_29_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Delayed Redeployment Crisis: Examining the Reasons for Slow Demobilization
- 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_29_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Demobilization: A Soldier's Plea
- 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_29_1_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns regarding slow mail service to servicemen in the South Pacific
- 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_29_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Survey 70-A: American Soldiers' Views on Germany and the War
- 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_29_1_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Call for Demobilization: A Plea from a WAC Veteran
- 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)
![["An article on the participation of colored troops in war is being sent to Wm. Alexander at 4958 Just Street, N.E., Washington, D.C."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Data,%20Mailing%20lists,%20etc.,%201946-1947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0023_thumbnail.jpg "The Role of Colored Troops in War: A Historical Perspective")
![["The document is a distribution list for a publication called \"The Negro Soldier\" which is being sent to Senator James M. Mead's office and Mr. Jane C Evers at the Pentagon Building. Senator Mead's office will receive 10 copies of the publication."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Data,%20Mailing%20lists,%20etc.,%201946-1947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0024_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier Distribution List")
![["The document is a list of members of various Metropolitan Councils and Affiliated Organizations from December 1945. It includes names, positions, and locations of the members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Data,%20Mailing%20lists,%20etc.,%201946-1947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_2_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Membership List of Metropolitan Councils and Affiliated Organizations, December 1945")
![["The document is a series of letters and telegrams regarding the arrest of Negro officers at Freeman Field, Indiana for refusing to accept segregation. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is urging the War Department to release the officers and take appropriate action against the commanding officers responsible. The situation involves the classification of Negro officers as trainees and their restriction from using certain Officers' Clubs designated for white officers. The War Department is investigating the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Urgent Appeal for Release of Arrested \"Negro\" Officers")
![["The British soldiers at Tobruk lack the speed, anger, virility, and toughness of the German soldiers, leading to their defeat. The British soldiers need a clearer understanding of why they are fighting, better training in killing effectively, and a more practical approach to warfare. The British commanders are trained as traditional soldiers, but modern war requires a scientific approach. The British soldiers also lack clear propaganda and support from the British Broadcasting Co. to keep their morale up."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Lack of Speed, Anger, and Toughness: The Defeat at Tobruk")
![["The document is a series of letters and articles discussing the delay in redeployment of soldiers after World War II due to transportation shortages. The War Department is criticized for not utilizing available ships and resources efficiently, causing anxiety and tension among soldiers waiting to return home. Soldiers and newspaper editors are calling for a thorough investigation and prompt action to expedite the redeployment process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Delayed Redeployment Crisis: Examining the Reasons for Slow Demobilization")
![["The document is from Sgt. Sollohut expressing frustration with the system of discharge from the Army, particularly the discrepancy between soldiers in the US and overseas. The document is forwarded by Helen Gahagan Douglas to the Secretary of War, requesting a concise statement to respond to such complaints. Sgt. Sollohut raises concerns about the fairness of the discharge system and the prioritization of certain individuals over others."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Demobilization: A Soldier's Plea")
![["Mrs. Jocelyn wrote a letter to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing concern about slow mail service to servicemen in the South Pacific. Douglas acknowledges the issue and attributes it to rapid demobilization causing a lack of personnel to handle the mail. She reassures Mrs. Jocelyn that the War Department is working to improve the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns regarding slow mail service to servicemen in the South Pacific")
![["The document is a letter from the Under Secretary of War to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas, providing her with information on a survey conducted among enlisted men stationed in Germany regarding their opinions on Germany and the Germans. It includes a copy of the questionnaire used and a study based on the responses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Survey 70-A: American Soldiers' Views on Germany and the War")
![["Cpl. Dina Noskin writes to Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing frustration that WACs are still required to serve despite the war being over. She argues that their job is no longer essential and suggests that unemployed veterans could take over their roles. Noskin requests demobilization for WACs so they can enjoy the benefits of democracy and live a normal life. Helen Gahagan Douglas responds, acknowledging the letter but stating that WACs are subject to the same regulations as enlisted men and she cannot help with their release."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000-War%20Department%20General,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Call for Demobilization: A Plea from a WAC Veteran")