Preserving the Records: The Struggles and Dreams of a Civilian Nurse
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0037
Dates
- 79th (1945-1947)
Scope and Contents
The writer expresses pride in the involvement of African American soldiers in the war and praises Mrs. Douglas for compiling their records. She shares her own struggles as a nurse trying to join the army and pursue further education, hindered by discrimination and lack of funds. She highlights the poor medical facilities for African Americans in Oklahoma and the need for improvement. The writer emphasizes the importance of fighting for equality and expresses hope for change through higher officials and non-discriminatory practices.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 79th (1945-1947)
Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Congress 79th (1945-1947)
Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Source
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository