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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support for H.R. 6143: Incorporating the American Veterans of World War II
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Restricting Marriages to Enemy Aliens: A Proposal for Legislation
- 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_2.1_13_18_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Entitlement of Benefits for Dependents of Enlisted Men
- 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_22_9_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service Symbols for Western Telegrams and Cables
- 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_22_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Integration of Lockbourne Army Air Base: A Controversial History
- 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_22_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Corrections and Gratitude: A Letter from Other Pilot to Mrs. Douglas
- 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_22_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about the American Negro Troops in World War II
- 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_22_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Commending World Reneges War II Contributions
- 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_22_9_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Equality and Justice: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas
- 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_22_9_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for Honorable Helen Gahagan's Unbiased Words and Efforts
- 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)
![["The document is in response to a request for information about a bill to incorporate the American Veterans of World War II. The author, Helen Gahagan Douglas, is working to secure passage of the bill and explains that national organizations like AMVETS are incorporated by Congress to clarify their status under federal tax statutes. The author offers further assistance and assures the recipient of their willingness to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Support for H.R. 6143: Incorporating the American Veterans of World War II")
![["The document discusses the issue of enlisted men marrying enemy aliens, particularly German women, and the Army's prohibition of such marriages. It suggests enacting legislation to prevent American citizens from marrying former enemy aliens unless specific conditions are met. The author argues that this would protect the nation from importing un-American elements and prevent negative consequences for the country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Restricting Marriages to Enemy Aliens: A Proposal for Legislation")
![["The law allows illegitimate children of enlisted men to receive benefits as dependents, regardless of the mother's nationality. The author believes that this should be amended to exclude illegitimate children of enemy aliens in countries such as Germany, Austria, and Japan."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Entitlement of Benefits for Dependents of Enlisted Men")
![["This text provides information about Western Union's class of service symbols for telegrams and cables, including DL for Day Letter and NL for Night Letter. It also explains the filing and receipt times for telegrams and day letters. The document includes a sample message regarding a soldier's record and encourages feedback from customers."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service Symbols for Western Telegrams and Cables")
![["The document is from a man to Miss Douglas, congratulating her for a speech she made about being a \"*inappropriate terminology* loving state.\" The document also mentions the possibility of Lockbourne Army Air Base becoming an all-Negro unit. The 477th Composite Group, an all-Negro unit, was to be transferred to Lockbourne from Godman Field. The group has a history of controversy and trouble-making, including a riot at Freeman Field. The document also mentions the AAF All-Weather Station at Lockbourne and plans for operation of the AAF Headquarters detachment at the base."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Integration of Lockbourne Army Air Base: A Controversial History")
![["The writer, Other Pilat, is informing Mrs. Douglas that their story was cut in half by the office but still ran. They mention a correction that was not made and thank Mrs. Douglas for tipping them off about something."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Corrections and Gratitude: A Letter from Other Pilot to Mrs. Douglas")
![["The document questions the discrepancy between the praise given to African American troops and the fact that only 5% of them were involved in combat. It also raises concerns about the betrayal of Army Specialized Training Program trainees and the use of untrained replacements during World War II."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about the American Negro Troops in World War II")
![["The document is a letter from Marcia S. Neubert commending Miss Douglas for her speech commending the World Negroes Was for II. Neubert expresses support for the organization and is happy to see recognition coming from high places."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Commending World Reneges War II Contributions")
![["The document is from a white man expressing support for Congresswoman Douglas's stance on giving Black GI's their rights. The writer also calls for the removal of Marines from China, fair treatment for workers at companies like US Steel and GMC, and the sale of the Guayules project. The writer signs off with good luck and their name, Andrew Macon."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Equality and Justice: A Letter to Congresswoman Douglas")
![["A letter of appreciation to a member of the House of Representatives for their unbiased support of African Americans and their efforts to do good in their community. The writer expresses gratitude and admiration for the representative's work."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for Honorable Helen Gahagan's Unbiased Words and Efforts")