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
The Integration of Lockbourne Army Air Base: A Controversial History, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
The document is from a man to Miss Douglas, congratulating her for a speech she made about being a "*inappropriate terminology* loving state." The document 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 document also mentions the AAF All-Weather Station at Lockbourne and plans for operation of the AAF Headquarters detachment at the base.
Dates
- 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
- Whole
Language of Materials
English
Extent
From the Collection: 110.13 Linear Feet (219 containers)
Overview
79th (1945-1947)
Creator
- From the Collection: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository