Appeal for Assistance: Bringing Lt. David L. Dunne Home

Identifier:

CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0011

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Appeal for Assistance: Bringing Lt. David L. Dunne Home

Date Created:

1945-12-07

EDTF:

1945-12-07

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:

The document consists of a series of letters regarding the return of Lt. David L. Dunne from overseas duty in the Army. His mother, Mrs. F.P. Dunne, writes to Helen Gahagan Douglas, a member of the House of Representatives, asking for help in expediting his return. Douglas responds, assuring that she will make inquiries and do everything possible to assist. Lt. Dunne's impressive military record is highlighted, including receiving medals for heroism, and his mother expresses concern for his well-being and eagerness for his return home.

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:

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

Type:

Text

Extent:

5 Pages