The document is a message of gratitude to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for recording the story of the contributions of African American soldiers in the recent conflict. The writer expresses concern about the mistreatment of minority groups, particularly African Americans, by white Americans and urges for justice for all. The writer also agrees with Representative Douglas's views on providing a loan to Britain. The document ends with well wishes for Representative Douglas.

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Gratitude for Advocacy: A Letter to Rep Helen Gahagan Douglas

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0039
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Gratitude for Advocacy: A Letter to Rep Helen Gahagan Douglas
Date Created:
1946-01-01
EDTF:
1946-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67
Description:
The document is a message of gratitude to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for recording the story of the contributions of African American soldiers in the recent conflict. The writer expresses concern about the mistreatment of minority groups, particularly African Americans, by white Americans and urges for justice for all. The writer also agrees with Representative Douglas's views on providing a loan to Britain. The document ends with well wishes for Representative Douglas.
Topic:
Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000, Box 22, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), District of Columbia (national district), California (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page