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 West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Memorandum to J. A. Smith from Ed Clancy 1941-12-16 1941-12-16 Clancy, Ed http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 3 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0039 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0039.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0039/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0039.pdf memorandums Public Lands and Natural Resources United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.); Clancy, Ed; Smith, J. A. Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondences to Hugh Fulton and J. A. Smith from Ed Clancy 1942-03-19; 1941-12-16 1941-12-16/1942-03-19 Clancy, Ed http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 2 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0020 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0020.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0020/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0020.pdf correspondence Armed Forces and National Security; Public Lands and Natural Resources Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Smith, J. A.; Clancy, Ed; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.) Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Memorandum for Admiral Stuart about Naval Reserves at Elk Hill with attachments 1942-04-01; 1941-12-16 1941-12-16/1942-04-01 United States. Department of the Interior. Petroleum Conservation Division http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 1 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0057 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0057.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0057/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0057.pdf memorandums; correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Armed Forces and National Security; Government Operations and Politics United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Smith, J. A.; Allen, Robert E.; Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952; Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.); Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; Clancy, Ed Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Memorandum to Senator Harley Kilgore from Hugh Fulton with attachments Approximately 1941-1946 1941/1946 Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 5 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0028 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0028.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0028/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0028.pdf correspondence; memorandums Government Operations and Politics; Labor and Employment; Transportation and Public Works United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Truman Committee trip schedule approximately 1942 1942 United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 2 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0025 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0025.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0025/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0025.pdf legislative records Government Operations and Politics United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence from President Franklin Roosevelt and Frank Knox about the purchase of the land at Naval Petroleum Reserve #1 1942-02-23; 1942-03-21 1942-02-23/1942-03-21 Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945; Knox, Frank, 1874-1944 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 1 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0055 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0055.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0055/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0055.pdf correspondence Armed Forces and National Security; Public Lands and Natural Resources; Government Operations and Politics Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.); United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945; Knox, Frank, 1874-1944 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Bill Birthisel about meeting with Senator Kilgore 1942-03-13 1942-03-13 Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 2 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0023 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0023.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0023/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0023.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Birthisel, Bill Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Hugh Fulton from J.A. Smith, President of Independent Petroleum & Consumers Association 1942-03-19 1942-03-19 Smith, J. A. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 1 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0059 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0059.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0059/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0059.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Government Operations and Politics United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Smith, J. A.; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Patterson, Robert Porter, 1891-1952; Clancy, Ed Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Hugh Fulton from J. A. Smith, President of the Independent Petroleum & Consumers Association 1942-03-19 1942-03-19 Smith, J. A. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 3 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0038 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0038.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0038/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0038.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics; Public Lands and Natural Resources United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Clancy, Ed; Standard Oil Company; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Smith, J. A. Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Memorandum for Admiral Stuart from Robert E. Allen with attachments 1942-03-19; 1942-04-01 1942-03-19/1942-04-01 United States. Department of the Interior. Petroleum Conservation Division http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 1 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0060 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0060.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0060/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0060.pdf correspondence; memorandums Public Lands and Natural Resources; Government Operations and Politics; Armed Forces and National Security Ickes, Harold L. (Harold LeClair), 1874-1952; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.); Standard Oil Company; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Smith, J. A.; Allen, Robert E.; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Memorandum and correspondence about the purchase of the lands within Naval Petroleum Reserve #1 1942-03-21/1942-03-24 1942-03-21/1942-03-24 Unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 1 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0054 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0054.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0054/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0054.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics; Armed Forces and National Security; Public Lands and Natural Resources Horne, Frederick Joseph, 1880-1959; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.); Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Telegram to Hugh Fulton from Charles P. Clark 1942-03-23 1942-03-23 Clark, Charles P. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 3 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0040 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0040.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0040/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0040.pdf telegrams Armed Forces and National Security; Government Operations and Politics United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; DeWitt, John L., 1880-1962; Clark, Charles P.; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Frank Knox from H. D. Collier 1942-04-14 1942-04-14 Collier, H.D. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 1 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0056 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0056.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0056/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0056.pdf correspondence Armed Forces and National Security; Public Lands and Natural Resources Knox, Frank, 1874-1944; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.) Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Memorandum to Senator Harley Kilgore from Hugh Fulton 1942-04-24 1942-04-24 Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 1 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0053 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0053.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0053/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f01_0053.pdf memorandums Armed Forces and National Security; Public Lands and Natural Resources; Government Operations and Politics Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; Naval Petroleum Reserves in California (U.S.); United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Standard Oil Company; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Report on tank tests, Eagle Field, Dos Palos, California 1942-06-22 1942-06-22 Stover, W. P.; Stover, C. T. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 5 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0018 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0018.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0018/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0018.pdf congressional committee reports Public Lands and Natural Resources; Government Operations and Politics United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Senator Harry Truman from Senator Harold H. Burton 1942-08-06; 1942-08-04 1942-08-04/1942-08-06 Burton, Harold H. (Harold Hitz), 1888-1964 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 2 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0019 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0019.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0019/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0019.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics; Armed Forces and National Security; Transportation and Public Works Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Hatch, Carl Atwood, 1889-1963; Burton, Harold H. (Harold Hitz), 1888-1964; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991; DeWitt, John L., 1880-1962; Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961; Clark, Charles P. Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Chief Counsel Hugh Fulton 1942-08-08 1942-08-08 Unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 3 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0013 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0013.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0013/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f03_0013.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Williams, Robert F.; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Lieutenant Colonel J. T. Whitney from M. H. Knowles 1942-10-31 1942-10-31 Knowles, Miles H. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 5 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0015 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0015.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0015/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0015.pdf correspondence Armed Forces and National Security; Public Lands and Natural Resources Standard Oil Company; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Knowles, Miles H. Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Telegram to Senator Monrad Wallgren from Senator Harry Truman 1943-04-26 1943-04-26 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 4b https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0047 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0047.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0047/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0047.pdf telegrams Government Operations and Politics United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Downey, Sheridan, 1884-1961; Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Senator Harry Truman from Ralph K. Davies 1943-12-06 1943-12-06 Davies, Ralph K. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 2 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0033 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0033.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0033/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f02_0033.pdf correspondence Public Lands and Natural Resources; Government Operations and Politics Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; Davies, Ralph K.; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Canol Project; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV "Truman Group Due Here for Ship Inquiry" clipping 1944-04-01 1944-04-01 Unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 5 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0046 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0046.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0046/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0046.pdf newspaper clippings Transportation and Public Works; Government Operations and Politics Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961; Ferguson, Homer, 1888-1982; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV "Launch Liberty Ships Inquiry" clipping 1944-04-03 1944-04-03 Unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 5 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0042 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0042.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0042/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0042.pdf newspaper clippings Government Operations and Politics Ferguson, Homer, 1888-1982; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961; Hatch, Carl Atwood, 1889-1963; Jackson, Samuel Dillon, 1895-1951 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV "Ship Probe Due Today" clipping 1944-04-03 1944-04-03 Unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 5 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0044 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0044.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0044/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0044.pdf newspaper clippings Government Operations and Politics; Transportation and Public Works Hatch, Carl Atwood, 1889-1963; Ferguson, Homer, 1888-1982; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; Wallgren, Monrad C. (Monrad Charles), 1891-1961; Jackson, Samuel Dillon, 1895-1951 Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Senator Harley Kilgore from Senator Harry S. Truman 1944-04-25 1944-04-25 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 4 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0040 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0040.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0040/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0040.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program Text West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Hugh Fulton from Senator Harley Kilgore 1944-04-29 1944-04-29 Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 4 https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0038 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0038.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0038/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0038.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program 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 West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Correspondence to Senator James Mead from E. A. Bird with attachments 1945-03-16; 1945-03-20 1945-03-16/1945-03-20 Bird, E.A. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers A&M 1500, Box 6, Folder 4b https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/4778 wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0023 https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0023.jpg https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/catalog/wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0023/ https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/pdf/wvul_am1500_b6_f04b_0023.pdf correspondence Government Operations and Politics Mead, James M. (James Michael), 1885-1964; Lake, Al; Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956; Frey, John B.; United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program; Bird, E. A.; Lake, J. H. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Request for Discharge of Sgt. Joseph Fasone 1945-07-08 1945-07-08 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_0015 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_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874227 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_0015.pdf correspondence African Americans; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Democratic Party (U.S.) 4 Pages Mrs. Reynolds writes to Mrs. Douglas on behalf of Sgt. Joseph Fasone, who is seeking a discharge from the Army. Mrs. Douglas contacts Colonel Pearson for assistance, but the decision for discharge rests with the commanding officer. Sgt. Fasone has an outstanding record with 101 points and is in need of help due to family circumstances. Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Reynolds are both eager to help Sgt. Fasone, but are limited by military regulations. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Dependency Discharge: A Plea for Help 1945-10-30 1945-10-30 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_0008 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_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874220 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_0008.pdf correspondence Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; African Americans; Democratic Party (U.S.) 7 Pages Pvt. Daniel DeLao has requested a discharge from the Army due to his wife's poor health and the need for his assistance at home. Both he and his wife suffer from asthma and other health issues, and with a second child on the way, they are struggling to find stable housing and care. Despite submitting all required documents, his request for discharge was denied without an investigation. They are asking for reconsideration of his case based on the severity of their circumstances. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Appeal for Assistance: Bringing Lt. David L. Dunne Home 1945-12-07 1945-12-07 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_0011 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874223 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_0011.pdf correspondence African Americans; Democratic Party (U.S.); Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress 5 Pages The document consists of a series of letters regarding the return of Lt. David L. Dunne from overseas duty in the Army. His mother, Mrs. F.P. Dunne, writes to Helen Gahagan Douglas, a member of the House of Representatives, asking for help in expediting his return. Douglas responds, assuring that she will make inquiries and do everything possible to assist. Lt. Dunne's impressive military record is highlighted, including receiving medals for heroism, and his mother expresses concern for his well-being and eagerness for his return home. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Discharge Assistance from War Department 1945-12-15 1945-12-15 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_0005 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_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874217 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_0005.pdf correspondence Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Democratic Party (U.S.); African Americans 2 Pages Mrs. Cook wrote a letter to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas asking for help in getting her husband, Pvt. Paul H. Cook, discharged from the Army due to financial hardship. In response, Douglas explained that it is required for the soldier to initiate the discharge process themselves, but suggested that Mrs. Cook ask her husband to discuss the matter with his commanding officer and apply for discharge based on hardship. Douglas expressed hope that their efforts would be successful. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Appeal for Assistance in Husband's Case - December 17, 1945 1945-12-17 1945-12-17 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_0009 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_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874221 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_0009.pdf correspondence Democratic Party (U.S.); Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; African Americans 4 Pages Mrs. Dickerson wrote to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas seeking help for her husband, Private First Class George W. Dickerson, who had been convicted of Grand Theft and faced a Bad Conduct Discharge. Mrs. Dickerson believed her husband was not mentally responsible for his actions and needed medical attention. She had also contacted Congressman Lewis Ludlow for assistance. Congresswoman Douglas expressed sympathy for the situation and assured Mrs. Dickerson of her support and cooperation in resolving the case. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Struggles for Discharge: The Case of Lt. John H. Esterline 1945-12-20 1945-12-20 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_0013 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_0013_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874225 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_0013.pdf correspondence African Americans; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Democratic Party (U.S.) 26 Pages Helen Gahagan Douglas is writing to inform Lt. Esterline that his application for discharge from the Army has been turned down by the Secretary of War's Separation Board. She had written a letter in support of his application, emphasizing his role as a professor at the University of California and the critical need for his teaching services. Lt. Esterline explains the challenges he faced in the application process, including the impersonal nature of Army procedures and the focus on finding replacements rather than considering individual cases. He also highlights the series of transfers he has experienced, which have not helped his situation. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Support for H.R. 6143: Incorporating the American Veterans of World War II 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) 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_0005 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_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873967 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_0005.pdf correspondence African Americans; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Democratic Party (U.S.) 2 Pages The document is in response to a request for information about a bill to incorporate the American Veterans of World War II. The author, Helen Gahagan Douglas, is working to secure passage of the bill and explains that national organizations like AMVETS are incorporated by Congress to clarify their status under federal tax statutes. The author offers further assistance and assures the recipient of their willingness to help. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Restricting Marriages to Enemy Aliens: A Proposal for Legislation 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) 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_0011 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873973 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_0011.pdf correspondence African Americans; Democratic Party (U.S.); Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress 1 Page The document discusses the issue of enlisted men marrying enemy aliens, particularly German women, and the Army's prohibition of such marriages. It suggests enacting legislation to prevent American citizens from marrying former enemy aliens unless specific conditions are met. The author argues that this would protect the nation from importing un-American elements and prevent negative consequences for the country. Text