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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Congratulations to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_1_0057
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from a Negro Soldier to Mini Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- 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_1_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Address on Speech Regarding Negro Soldiers in House of Representatives
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_1_0069
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Mysterious Letter from June 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_1_0073
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Operations of Negro Units in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Committee: Representing the 14th District of California in Foreign Affairs
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Challenging Un-American Activities: A Call for Dissolution
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Small Business
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal for Action: Stop the Attacks on Free Speech and Peaceable Assembly
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call to Action: Defend Freedom of Speech Against Thomas Rankin Committee
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a letter addressed to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas, praising her for her valuable remarks in Congress and her commitment to liberal causes. The writer congratulates her on her courage in expressing her convictions, despite facing criticism. The document expresses appreciation for her efforts and offers support."]](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_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Congratulations to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a letter from a soldier to Minnie Douglas, expressing gratitude for a copy of her speech on a specific topic. The soldier mentions serving in the army and returning to school soon. They request a copy of the speech be sent to their address."]](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_0057_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from a Negro Soldier to Mini Douglas")
![["Henry B. Gray is requesting a copy of a speech made by Helen Gahagan Douglas in the House of Representatives on February 1, 1946 regarding the \"Negro\" soldier."]](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_0068_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Address on Speech Regarding Negro Soldiers in House of Representatives")
![["The document is a letter dated June 1946 from Jenus J Howard to Mrs. Douglas, providing a copy of a \"Negro\" Soldier address and signed very truly yours. The document includes the sender's address in 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_0069_thumbnail.jpg "The Mysterious Letter from June 1946")
![["On June 12, 1946, Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas from California sent a copy of \"Operations of \"Negro\" Units in World War II\" to H.S. Moore in Chicago. The card was sent on June 14."]](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_0073_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Operations of Negro Units in World War II")
![["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")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is a representative from the 14th District of California in the United States Congress. She serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and her home address is in Los Angeles."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas Committee: Representing the 14th District of California in Foreign Affairs")
![["The document discusses the opinions of William Randolph Hearst on censorship in the film and newspaper industries. It questions Hearst's motives and highlights his past associations with controversial figures. The document also reviews two films, \"Key Witness\" and \"Cass Timberlane,\" criticizing the performances and production values. It concludes by cautioning against censorship in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of freedom of the press."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging Un-American Activities: A Call for Dissolution")
![["The document is a letter expressing concern about the behavior of a committee in the House, specifically towards a witness. The writer hopes for the witness to be acquitted and for the committee to be abolished. The document also praises the recipient for their previous actions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal for Action: Stop the Attacks on Free Speech and Peaceable Assembly")
![["The document is urging Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas to vote against contempt citations for Hollywood motion picture people and to support the Sabbath Resolution to end the Thomas Committee. The document criticizes the Thomas Committee for creating hysteria and using unfair investigation techniques, and emphasizes the importance of upholding democratic procedures and civil liberties. The writer expresses concern for the credibility of the House of Representatives and urges Douglas to take a leading role in fighting against unjust investigations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0000-Un-American%20Activities%20Committee,%20194/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call to Action: Defend Freedom of Speech Against Thomas Rankin Committee")