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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Eliminating Vicious Practices in Construction Bidding: A Call for Transparency and Accountability
- Date:
- 1940-01-01
- Creator:
- Lookout, Fred, 1861-1949
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_63_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Report on War Activities of Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries, January 18, 1945
- Date:
- 1940-06-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_48_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Extension of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940
- Date:
- 1940-09-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act, 1940
- Date:
- 1940-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act, 1940
- Date:
- 1940-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Amendment Bill S. 2085: Providing Educational Facilities Under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act
- Date:
- 1940-10-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Act to Increase Defense Housing Appropriation by $600,000,000 in 1942
- Date:
- 1940-10-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_40_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against Inter-American Indian Institute
- Date:
- 1940-11-29
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Promotion of American Prisoners of War Act
- Date:
- 1941-12-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
![["The document discusses a bill introduced to require contractors on public building projects to name their subcontractors, materialmen, and supply men in order to eliminate the practice of bid peddling and chiseling by general contractors. The bill aims to protect subcontractors and ensure proper workmanship and materials are used on government projects. There is a debate on whether this requirement may lead to higher bids from contractors, but overall, the bill is seen as necessary to prevent unethical practices in the construction industry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Eliminating Vicious Practices in Construction Bidding: A Call for Transparency and Accountability")
![["The document is a report from the Secretary of Commerce to the President and Congress detailing the war activities of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and its subsidiaries. It discusses the creation of various subsidiary corporations to aid in national defense efforts, including the procurement of materials and operation of war plants. The report highlights the significant amount of funds disbursed and the cooperation between the RFC and other government agencies involved in war production and procurement. Additionally, it provides specific information on the operations of the Rubber Reserve Company, including the production of synthetic rubber."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_63_0000-Reconstruction%20Finance%20Corporation,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_63_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Report on War Activities of Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries, January 18, 1945")
![["The document outlines the reenactment and amendments to the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, extending the age range for mandatory training and service in the land or naval forces of the United States. It also includes provisions for the number of men in active training or service, as well as exemptions for individuals with dependents or previous military service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_48_0000-Selective%20Service,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_48_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940")
![["This bill aims to amend the National Service Life Insurance Act, 1940, by providing insurance coverage to individuals in the active service of the United States military. It outlines the eligibility criteria, definitions of terms, and provisions for insurance coverage in case of death, disability, or capture by enemy forces. The bill also addresses the waiver of premiums in certain circumstances."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0000-Servicemen,%201943-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act, 1940")
![["This text is a bill introduced in the 79th Congress, 1st Session, to amend the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940. It includes changes to definitions of terms like 'child', 'parent', 'brother' and 'sister', and outlines provisions for granting insurance to individuals in active service. The bill also addresses eligibility criteria and requirements for insurance coverage under the Act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0000-Servicemen,%201943-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act, 1940")
![["The document is a bill introduced by Mr. MEAD to amend title V of an Act to provide housing in connection with national defense, allowing the Federal Works Administrator to provide educational facilities to institutions offering training under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. This includes transferring structures or facilities from federal agencies for educational use. The bill also authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for this purpose."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_1_0000-Education,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Amendment Bill S. 2085: Providing Educational Facilities Under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act")
![["This act increases the amount authorized to be appropriated for defense housing by $600,000,000, bringing the total to $1,200,000,000. It was approved on October 1, 1942."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Act to Increase Defense Housing Appropriation by $600,000,000 in 1942")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the American Indian Federation, expressing his lack of knowledge about a resolution regarding the Inter-American Indian Institute. The resolution opposes the influence of John Collier, the late Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and the use of federal funds for the National Indian Institute. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to various government officials and the press."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_40_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_40_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against Inter-American Indian Institute")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the Senate by Mr. Chavez on January 29, 1945, to provide for the promotion of American prisoners of war who were serving in specific areas during World War II. The bill specifies that certain officers and enlisted men who were captured and held as prisoners of war will be advanced in rank. It also ensures that those who received special pay for their service will continue to receive it while in captivity."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0000-Servicemen,%201943-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Promotion of American Prisoners of War Act")