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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-09
- 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_29_3_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concern for General Prisoner David L. Clay's Parole Status
- Date:
- 1946-10-21
- 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_1_0085
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-10-22
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Regarding Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-31
- 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_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus
- Date:
- 1946-11-26
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- 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_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Speech: Negro Soldier in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-12-11
- 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_23_1_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation
- Date:
- 1947-05-19
- 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_29_3_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Release of Pfc. Lewis Enna
- Date:
- 2009-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The California State Council of Retail Clerks sent a resolution to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting support to restore original benefits for veterans in the Apprentice Training Program outlined in the G.I. Bill of Rights. The resolution highlights concerns over reduced financial assistance for veterans and urges President Truman to address the issue in his next message to Congress. The resolution was adopted at a convention held in September 1946."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits")
![["The document contains correspondence regarding the case of General Prisoner David L. Clay, Army serial number 39713766. It mentions that his case is being reviewed for parole and the decision will be communicated once reached. There are letters from Mrs. Fitzpatrick seeking help for her son's parole, and a response stating that his parole was disapproved due to past misdemeanors. Mrs. Douglas' office is involved in advocating for parole consideration for General Prisoner Clay."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concern for General Prisoner David L. Clay's Parole Status")
![["Miss Ruby Berkley Goodwin writes to Mrs. Douglas requesting a bulletin on the activities of the \"Negro\" soldier during World War II. Mrs. Douglas is attending the United Nations Assembly as an alternate delegate. Evelyn Brown, Mrs. Douglas' secretary, responds to Miss Goodwin's request and sends her a copy of 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_0085_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document from Mr. Bassett to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the concern of labor over the reduction of monthly government assistance for veterans in the Apprentice Training Program. The resolution adopted by the Los Angeles Central Labor Council requests that President Truman restore the original benefits of the program, as the current assistance is not sufficient to cover living expenses. Evelyn Brown, on behalf of Mrs. Douglas, acknowledges the letter and resolution and assures that it will be brought to Mrs. Douglas' attention."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Regarding Veterans' Benefits")
![["The document is from a veteran expressing concern about a proposed federal bonus for G.I. Bill recipients, stating that the bonus should not deduct money received from G.I. Bill benefits. The document is being forwarded to Congresswoman Douglas, who is currently in New York, for her information and action."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Veterans Benefits under the G.I. Bill and Federal Bonus")
![["The Leisure Wear, Robe and Sportswear Workers' Union is requesting a copy of Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas' speech on the topic of Negro soldiers in World War II. The request is made by Anne Florant, the Educational Director of the union."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Speech: Negro Soldier in World War II")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is thanked for her work in Congress and sent a copy of \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" in response to a request from Robert Cosbey of the NAACP. Cosbey expresses admiration for Douglas and requests a reprint of a report she inserted in the Congressional Record regarding the record of African American soldiers."]](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_0086_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Letter of Appreciation")
![["The document is a series of correspondence regarding the request for Pfc. Lewis Enna to be discharged from the military to visit his terminally ill mother-in-law. The Rev. Cicero and Mrs. Douglas are discussing the procedures and steps that need to be taken for the request to be considered."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Release of Pfc. Lewis Enna")