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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Speech: Negro Soldier in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-12-11
- 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_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation
- Date:
- 1947-05-19
- 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_001_4_63_12_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation and Updates from Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Education--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- African Americans, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_26_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Encouraging Letter to Jim Edmondson Following His Political Race in 1972
- Date:
- 1972-12-09
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Student's Letter to Congressman Regarding Ecology Education and Conservation Efforts
- Date:
- 1973-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Waste Management, Land use--Planning, African Americans
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_21_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Challenging Traditional Hierarchies: A Shift Towards a Decentralized Power Structure
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility between Congressman James R. Jones and Citizen Sherman Woods
- Date:
- 1975-02-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, African Americans, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Notification of Family Member's Appearance on Congressional Debate Program
- Date:
- 1975-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Leisure Wear, Robe and Sportswear Workers' Union is requesting a copy of Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas' speech on the topic of Negro soldiers in World War II. The request is made by Anne Florant, the Educational Director of the union."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Speech: Negro Soldier in World War II")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is thanked for her work in Congress and sent a copy of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" in response to a request from Robert Cosbey of the NAACP. Cosbey expresses admiration for Douglas and requests a reprint of a report she inserted in the Congressional Record regarding the record of African American soldiers."]](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_0086_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation")
![["The document is a thank you note from Carl Albert to Sula Goodman for sending materials. He expresses gratitude for the Information Services Directory and the fact sheet on the Economic Opportunity Loan program. He mentions a coloring book, a portrait of himself done in words, and clippings she sent. He also discusses Kathryn Harris, the possibility of Goodman joining Sid Carney's staff, and comments on Dr. Cross. Albert expresses his appreciation and best wishes to Goodman."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation and Updates from Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["The responses to a questionnaire on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty in 1968 highlighted various programs and initiatives to alleviate poverty in the United States, including Head Start, Job Corps, education, legislation, welfare, race relations, employment, health, and community planning. Participants found the conference useful for networking, learning, and discussing poverty-related issues, but also noted areas for improvement such as more practical suggestions, longer workshops, and better coordination of community efforts. Some felt there was too much focus on Negro problems and not enough on other minority groups."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, testified before a House committee in favor of continuing the anti-poverty program as a separate agency. She emphasized the importance of self-reliance and shared examples of beneficiaries in Oklahoma. LaDonna Harris received roses from the Office of Economic Opportunity director and praised the program for helping individuals acquire skills and become productive members of society. She also highlighted the need for steady jobs and education for success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony")
![["James R. Jones congratulates Jim on his recent political race and encourages him to continue his interest in public service. Jones has recommended Jim for a position in the Administration to use his talents for the State of Oklahoma. He looks forward to seeing Jim again and sends his best wishes to his family."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_26_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Encouraging Letter to Jim Edmondson Following His Political Race in 1972")
![["The document is from Dean Warnken, a student at Skelly Jr. High School, to the Honorable James R. Jones discussing suggestions for promoting ecology and conservation. Dean suggests implementing an ecology course in high schools, increasing recycling efforts, promoting clean-up campaigns, and taking action against builders who destroy natural landscapes. Dean hopes his suggestions will be considered and implemented."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_33_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Student's Letter to Congressman Regarding Ecology Education and Conservation Efforts")
![["ML's are not satisfied with waiting in line for pealing orders and desire a faster process. This is also true in the US, where there is a dispersal of power and reduction of the senior system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_21_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging Traditional Hierarchies: A Shift Towards a Decentralized Power Structure")
![["The document is a thank you note from Congressman James R. Jones to Mr. Sherman Woods for his letter regarding non-essential Federal expenditures. Jones expresses agreement with the need to eliminate unnecessary spending and states that he has supported budget-cutting initiatives in Congress. Woods encourages Jones to continue setting an example of fiscal responsibility in government and to stop wasteful spending practices. Woods emphasizes the importance of government officials remembering where the money comes from and suggests that a \"day's pay for a day's work\" motto should be implemented in Washington."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_36_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Federal Spending and Fiscal Responsibility between Congressman James R. Jones and Citizen Sherman Woods")
![["James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, informs Mr. and Mrs. John Eagleton that their relative William Eagleton was a guest on a Congressional Debate program. He encourages them to watch the program, which will be aired on Saturday at 4:30 pm on Channel 2."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_1_0000-District%20Office,%20Jones%20Clippings,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_29_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Notification of Family Member's Appearance on Congressional Debate Program")