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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0067
- 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 Distribution
- Date:
- 1946-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Fights for the TEW Housing Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-03
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Education, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Education, Elementary--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Campaign for Change: Helen Gahagan Douglas for United States Senator
- Date:
- 1950-04-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Education, Elementary--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Praise for Dr. Frank's dedication to service and belief in justice, fair play.
- Date:
- 1969-03-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- George C. Marshall Research Foundation hosts reception to honor Marshall Plan.
- Date:
- 1975-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["George S. Mitchell writes to Helen Gahagan Douglas thanking her for sending copies of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and expressing interest in obtaining more copies for distribution in the South. Mitchell mentions the work of the Southern Regional Council in supporting education and training opportunities for veterans, particularly African American veterans. He also discusses encountering the negative effects of speeches by Senators Eastland and Bilbo in their work. Mitchell offers to pay for additional copies of the pamphlet and praises its quality."]](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_0067_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Request for Distribution")
![["In her speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the urgent need for Federal aid to education in California due to the rapid population growth and lack of industrial property to tax for school funding. She highlights the increasing number of children in need of education, the shortage of classrooms, and the necessity for more teachers. Douglas emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their location or socioeconomic background."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Fights for the TEW Housing Bill")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas argues for the need for Federal aid to education in California, despite it being one of the richest states. Population growth has created a crisis in schools, with a shortage of classrooms and teachers. The state is struggling to keep up with the demand, and Douglas emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Campaign for Change: Helen Gahagan Douglas for United States Senator")
![["In this open letter to President Nixon, Dr. Taylor discusses the issue of water distribution and acreage limitations under reclamation law. He highlights the importance of ensuring that benefits from government expenditures are widely distributed and not monopolized by a few landowners. Taylor expresses concern about efforts to undermine the law through legal challenges and urges the government to uphold the law by appealing a recent court decision that favored large landowners. He emphasizes the need for transparency and adherence to the law in the distribution of water and subsidies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0000-National%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20Farm%20Labor,%201960-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_53_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Praise for Dr. Frank's dedication to service and belief in justice, fair play.")
![["The National Advisory Committee on Farm Labor does not have separate by-laws, as they are included in their Articles of Association. The organization conducts research on farm labor conditions and aims to promote the welfare of farm laborers in the United States. They conduct activities such as gathering and analyzing data, publishing material, and holding public hearings. The Committee operates as an unincorporated association and will not engage in lobbying or political activities. Membership is limited to those who subscribe to the Articles of Association and may be elected by a majority vote. Members have the power to manage the organization."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0000-Invitations-correspondence,%201958-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.12_9_24_0032_thumbnail.jpg "George C. Marshall Research Foundation hosts reception to honor Marshall Plan.")
