Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Copy of Address on Negro Soldiers in World War II by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas 1940-02-10 1940-02-10 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000, Box 22, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0013 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_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873988 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/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0013.pdf correspondence African Americans; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Democratic Party (U.S.) 1 Page The George Washington Carver Foundation, founded in 1940, requests a copy of a speech given by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas about the work of African American soldiers in World War II. The request is made by Napoleon B. Edward, a representative of the foundation, in a letter dated January 14, 1946. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940 1940-10-08 1940-10-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 76th (1939-1941) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000, Box 30, Folder 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873963 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0001.pdf correspondence Democratic Party (U.S.); Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; African Americans 10 Pages This act amends certain provisions of the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, specifically regarding who qualifies as a beneficiary, granting insurance to individuals upon reenlistment or reemployment in active service, and the types of insurance plans available. It also addresses the granting of insurance to individuals who were previously denied due to health conditions and later became disabled or died in line of duty. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Contributions of Negro and Jewish Soldiers to the War Effort 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000, Box 22, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873976 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/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0001.pdf correspondence Democratic Party (U.S.); African Americans; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress 2 Pages The document is addressed to Helen Gahagan Douglas, requesting information on the contributions of Negro and Jewish soldiers to the war effort. The sender includes War Department press releases and a typewritten manuscript, but mentions that they were unable to find material on the contributions of Jewish soldiers. The sender promises to continue their search and send any information found. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Investigation of Missing Savings Bond for Nathan Cohen 1945-02-19 1945-02-19 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000, Box 29, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67 CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874215 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/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0003.pdf correspondence Democratic Party (U.S.); African Americans; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress 15 Pages The document is a series of letters regarding the non-receipt of a $100 United States Savings Bond purchased by former Private first class Nathan Cohen. The documents discuss the investigation into the missing bond, the search for records of the purchase, and the steps being taken to resolve the issue. Nathan Cohen expresses gratitude for the help in resolving the matter. Text