Letters of Gratitude: A Soldier's Journey Home, 1946-01-21
Item — Box: 29, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0010
The text is a series of letters between Sgt. Volney D. Dortch, his wife Juanita Dortch, and Representative Helen Gahagan-Douglas. Sgt. Dortch is requesting help with his Dependency Discharge Application so he can return home to care for his sick wife and children. Mrs. Dortch expresses gratitude for the help and shares the struggles she is facing in caring for her children while working and dealing with her own health issues. Representative Douglas assures Sgt. Dortch of her interest and desire to help with his situation.
Dates
- 1946-01-21
Language of Materials
English
Extent
8 pages
Overview
79th (1945-1947)
Creator
- From the Collection: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository