The Integration of Lockbourne Army Air Base: A Controversial History
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0006
Dates
- 79th (1945-1947)
Scope and Contents
The letter is from a man to Miss Douglas, congratulating her for a speech she made about being a "*inappropriate terminology* 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.
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