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The Negro Soldier: A Request for Distribution

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0067

Dates

  • 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

George S. Mitchell writes to Helen Gahagan Douglas thanking her for sending copies of "The "Negro" Soldier" and expressing interest in obtaining more copies for distribution in the South. Mitchell mentions the work of the Southern Regional Council in supporting education and training opportunities for veterans, particularly African American veterans. He also discusses encountering the negative effects of speeches by Senators Eastland and Bilbo in their work. Mitchell offers to pay for additional copies of the pamphlet and praises its quality.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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