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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Discharge: Gerald Fadem's Mother Seeks Assistance
- Date:
- 1946-01-24
- 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_22_9_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Debate Over Identity: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-01-25
- 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_22_9_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Speech Request
- Date:
- 1946-01-25
- 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_22_9_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledgment of American Negro Soldiers' Contributions in WWII and Call for Fair Employment Practices
- Date:
- 1946-01-25
- 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_22_9_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Recognizing the Valor: Honoring the War Record of African American Troops
- Date:
- 1946-01-25
- 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_22_9_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Material: Agricultural Economics in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-25
- 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_22_9_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Call for History: Recognizing the Contributions of Negro Soldiers in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-01-28
- 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_22_9_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negros' Park in World War II: Request for Copies
- Date:
- 1946-01-28
- 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_22_9_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Championing Equality: A Call for Understanding and Unity
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- 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_22_9_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Building National Unity: Northwestern College's Mission
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Fadem wrote to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas seeking help in obtaining a dependency discharge for her son, Gerald Fadem, who is serving in the Army. Mrs. Fadem is ill and unable to run her business without her son's help. The application for discharge has been approved by the Red Cross and is being considered by the Army. Mrs. Fadem is hoping for a quick resolution to bring her son home."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000-War%20Department%20Cases%20and%20Requests%20(Cl-Fa),%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Discharge: Gerald Fadem's Mother Seeks Assistance")
![["The document is a response to Mrs. Tolliner's views on the term \"Negro\" and prejudice against minority groups. The writer, Helen Gahagan Douglas, agrees that all Americans should be treated equally but argues that changing names or ignoring existing problems will not combat prejudice. The writer also discusses the history of the term \"Negro\" and calls for the abolition of the name and the promotion of unity and love among Americans. The writer emphasizes the importance of following the foundation laid by God and suggests debating the issue further."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "The Debate Over Identity: A Letter Exchange")
![["Mr. Klein requested a copy of Helen Gahagan Douglas' speech from January 22, which appeared in the Congressional Record. Douglas sent a copy of the speech to Klein as requested."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Speech Request")
![["The document is addressed to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas, a U.S. House Representative, praising her speech on the war record of American Negro Soldiers. The writer expresses gratitude for recognizing the contributions of black soldiers and urges continued support for a bill for a permanent Fair Employment Practices Committee to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledgment of American Negro Soldiers' Contributions in WWII and Call for Fair Employment Practices")
![["The American Veterans Committee congratulates Helen Gahagan Douglas for highlighting the contributions of Negro troops during the war, emphasizing their intelligence, willingness to serve, and heroism. This action is seen as important in bridging racial divides in the country."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Recognizing the Valor: Honoring the War Record of African American Troops")
![["The document is from C. L. Stewart, a Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Illinois, requesting ten copies of an important Congressional Record to be reprinted, or alternatively, two copies of the issue. The document is addressed to Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Material: Agricultural Economics in 1946")
![["The document is congratulating Helen Gahagan Douglas on her efforts to document the history of Negro soldiers in World War II. The sender requests a copy of the document for publication, in light of Negro History Week in February."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "The Call for History: Recognizing the Contributions of Negro Soldiers in World War II")
![["Mrs. Bluiett requested 50 copies of \"The Negroes' Part in World War II\" from Helen Gahagan Douglas, but Douglas only had 6 copies available at the time. She mentioned that if reprints of the Congressional Record were made, she would be able to send the additional copies."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "The Negros' Park in World War II: Request for Copies")
![["The document is a letter written by Rev. C. Townsend Jucker to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas, expressing his dedication to understanding those who were found, came, or were brought to America. He also mentions his opposition to the F.E.P.C. Bill and his support for Douglas, as well as his organization's move to Denver, Colorado."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Championing Equality: A Call for Understanding and Unity")
![["The document is a thank you letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas to Dr. Davis W. Board, President of Northwestern College, for his letter. She also mentions sending him a copy of material on The Negro Soldier. The document also includes information about Northwestern College and its programs in social adjustment, religion, and business science. It emphasizes the importance of unity, understanding, and eradicating hatred. The document also expresses gratitude for support from merchants and wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year."]](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_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Building National Unity: Northwestern College's Mission")