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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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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