Investigation into Mail Delivery and Soldier Discharge Issues

Identifier:

CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0007

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Investigation into Mail Delivery and Soldier Discharge Issues

Date Created:

1946-02-11

EDTF:

1946-02-11

Creator:

unknown

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67

Description:

A concerned father, Fred A. Eichmann, wrote to Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas regarding his son, who had been in the army for three years and was experiencing delays in receiving mail and packages while serving overseas. Helen Gahagan Douglas forwarded the letter to the War Department for investigation and assured Mr. Eichmann of her concern and assistance. The War Department liaison officer, Col. Wm. F. Pearson, responded to Mrs. Douglas, stating that the soldier was receiving mail regularly and that delays were due to transportation problems. He also provided information on the War Department's policy regarding the discharge of enlisted men. Mrs. Douglas promised to follow up on the matter and provide Mr. Eichmann with any updates.

Topic:

African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress

Congress:

79th (1945-1947)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000, Box 29, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), District of Columbia (national district), California (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

5 Pages