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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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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