The Integration of Lockbourne Army Air Base: A Controversial History, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 22, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0006

Staff Only

The letter is from a man to Miss Douglas, congratulating her for a speech she made about being a "-explitive- n*gger loving state." The letter also mentions the possibility of Lockbourne Army Air Base becoming an all-Negro unit. The 477th Composite Group, an all-Negro unit, was to be transferred to Lockbourne from Godman Field. The group has a history of controversy and trouble-making, including a riot at Freeman Field. The letter also mentions the AAF All-Weather Station at Lockbourne and plans for operation of the AAF Headquarters detachment at the base.