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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0076
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Talk on The Negro Soldier - Archie Nixon
- 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_0078
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Speech on Negro Soldiers in WWII
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_0080
- 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 Reprint
- 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_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Leadership and the "Negro" Soldier: A Manual for 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_23_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Leadership and the "Negro" Soldier: A Manual for Army Service Forces
- 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_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Leadership and the Negro Soldier
- 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_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Preserving History: The Call for War Letters from "Negro" Service Men and Women
- 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_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Command of "Negro" Troops: Understanding and Leadership in the Military
- 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_23_2_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Exploring the Schomburg Collection: A Treasure Trove of African American History and Culture
- 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_23_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Contact Major Guernsey for Declassification of ASF Manual M5 and War Department Manual 20-6
- 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)
![["Archie Nixon is requesting a copy of Helen G. Douglas' talk on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" from February 1, 1946."]](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_0076_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Talk on The Negro Soldier - Archie Nixon")
![["The writer is requesting copies of Helen Gahagan Douglas' speech on '\"Negro\" Soldiers in our Wars' that was given on February 1, 1946. They heard about the speech during a meeting of veterans and are trying to collect all the information. The writer is respectfully asking for the copies to be sent to their address in Jamaica, 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_0078_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Speech on Negro Soldiers in WWII")
![["A request was made to have a reprint of \"THE \"Negro\" SOLDIER\" from the Congressional Record sent to Mr. Clarence E. Williams, Sr. in New York by Mrs. Phoebe N. Nelson on behalf of Congressman Powell. Clarence E. Williams, Sr. also requested a copy of the Congressional Record with remarks about the \"Negro\" soldier from Hon. Helen of California."]](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_0080_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Request for Reprint")
![["The document provides guidance for officers leading Negro soldiers, emphasizing the importance of understanding their background and experiences. It discusses the recruitment and training of Negro soldiers, their occupational history, and health issues. Discussion questions are included to stimulate conversation and understanding of the unique challenges faced by Negro soldiers."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Leadership and the \"Negro\" Soldier: A Manual for Officers")
![["The document is a manual on leadership and the Negro soldier, prepared by the Army Service Forces in October 1944. It focuses on the effective military use of colored troops and the need for efficient troop utilization. The manual covers topics such as building an army, adjustment of Negro soldiers to the army, educational background, vocational experience, health, camp community, and the Negro soldier in American history. It also includes appendices on federal and state laws and suggested readings. The manual is intended for use in officer training schools and emphasizes the importance of special study, full information, and a serious interest in resolving the issues related to the use of Negro soldiers in the war."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Leadership and the \"Negro\" Soldier: A Manual for Army Service Forces")
![["The document provides test questions related to leadership and the Negro soldier, focusing on topics such as the history of colored troops in the military, rejection rates of selectees, the number of Negro officers, and the principles of leadership. The questions aim to assess knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding Negro soldiers in the armed forces."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Leadership and the Negro Soldier")
![["The Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature at The New York Public Library is seeking letters from African American service members to preserve for historical records. These letters provide insight into their experiences in the armed forces and are important for writing a true history of African Americans in the war. The collection is asking for cooperation from various organizations and individuals in collecting and submitting these letters."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving History: The Call for War Letters from \"Negro\" Service Men and Women")
![["This pamphlet, published by the War Department in 1944, provides guidance to officers on how to effectively command Negro troops. It emphasizes that colored Americans have the right and duty to serve their country and that there should be no racial discrimination in the selection and training of troops. The pamphlet acknowledges that Negro troops may face special challenges due to their different history and suggests methods for addressing these issues."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Command of \"Negro\" Troops: Understanding and Leadership in the Military")
![["The Schomburg Collection is a large and important library dedicated to materials on Negro life and history, containing books, manuscripts, etchings, and pamphlets. It was founded by Arthur Alfonso Schomburg, a great American collector of Negro descent. The collection includes works by major and minor American Negro writers, as well as rare items such as textbooks from Liberia and African language grammars. The collection is used for research and public lectures on Negro studies, and is open daily for visitors."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring the Schomburg Collection: A Treasure Trove of African American History and Culture")
![["Contact Major Guernsey at telephone extension 72146 for information on the declassification of ASF Manual M5 and War Department Manual 20-6. Action for declassification will begin on 2/25/46 and Major Guernsey should be removed from the Andrew - trusted list for seven weeks."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Major Guernsey for Declassification of ASF Manual M5 and War Department Manual 20-6")