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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act
- Date:
- 1945-03-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Education, Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding OPA Case Involving Nig Pense: A Request for Assistance
- Date:
- 1945-03-20
- Creator:
- Pendleton, John F.
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Business--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting American Jobs: The Fight Against H.R. 2652
- Date:
- 1945-04-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_26_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting HR Bill 2764: Skelly Oil Company's Request
- Date:
- 1945-04-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Letter from Miss Edna Mary Letson
- Date:
- 1945-05-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Failures of Rationing Controls: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1945-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_19_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Discussion on Proposed Pension Bill for World War I Veterans
- Date:
- 1945-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and W.P. Marshall Regarding Opposition to the Free Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Important Approval of Grants for Tulsa Projects
- Date:
- 1945-06-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_33_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Secondary Recovery Methods in Oklahoma: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-07-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
![["Mrs. Oxford sent a postcard to Mr. Schwabe endorsing the \"Merchant Seamen's War Service Act.\" Mr. Schwabe received the postcard and is studying the bill. He acknowledges the important service of the Merchant Marine but questions the differences in benefits compared to the G.I. Bill of Rights for soldiers and sailors. He promises to consider the bill fairly and use his influence in the right direction. Mrs. Oxford, as a mother of a merchant marine son, strongly supports the bill and urges Mr. Schwabe to actively support it as well."]](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_83_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act")
![["Mr. John F. Pendleton, an Attorney at Law in Nowata, Oklahoma, is seeking help from Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding a case involving their friend Nig Pense and the OPA. Schwabe indicates that he may be able to assist during the latter part of next week or the first week of April, but is unsure of his exact availability due to his legislative duties. He requests that Pendleton provide him with the trial date so he can coordinate his schedule accordingly."]](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_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding OPA Case Involving Nig Pense: A Request for Assistance")
![["The document includes a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of the United States House of Representatives, expressing his opposition to a bill regarding foreign trade agreements and tariffs. He believes that high protective tariffs benefit the laboring class and is against giving the President or a tariff commission the authority to fix tariffs. The document also includes a response from members of Local 671 in Picher, Oklahoma, expressing their concerns about the bill's potential impact on the mining industry and urging Schwabe to vote against it."]](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_38_0000-Reciprocal%20Trade,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting American Jobs: The Fight Against H.R. 2652")
![[""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_26_0000-Freight%20Rates,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_26_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_26_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting HR Bill 2764: Skelly Oil Company's Request")
![["Miss Edna Mary Letson wrote a letter to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, asking for his support of the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights, H.R. 2346. In response, Schwabe acknowledged receiving the letter and stated that he is still considering the proposed measure and has not made any commitments. He mentioned that he has doubts about the bill passing in its current form but appreciates the input from constituents like Letson."]](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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Letter from Miss Edna Mary Letson")
![["The document discusses the failures of rationing during wartime, with shortages of meat, eggs, and other goods leading to black market activities. The author argues that artificial controls of prices and production have been ineffective and have raised costs. They suggest that a return to a competitive system based on supply and demand would be more successful in regulating prices and promoting economic growth."]](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_47_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Failures of Rationing Controls: A Call for Change")
![["The document dated June 1, 1945, from George B. Schwabe responds to a request from Mr. G. L. Hackleman for a bill to provide a pension for World War I veterans. Schwabe expresses doubts about the passage of such a bill, citing the pensions received by Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans and the current care provided to World War I disabled veterans. He mentions that many World War I veterans are opposed to universal pensioning and states that veterans organizations have not requested such a bill. Schwabe remains open to further suggestions on the matter. Hackleman's original letter had requested a pension for World War I veterans, comparing it to the pensions received by Civil War veterans and expressing the financial struggles faced by some veterans."]](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_7_19_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_19_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_19_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Discussion on Proposed Pension Bill for World War I Veterans")
![["Mr. Marshall wrote to Congressman Schwabe urging him to oppose the Free Employment Practice Act, as he believed it would be detrimental to businesses and employees. Congressman Schwabe responded, agreeing with Marshall's views and stating that he had no intention of supporting the bill. Schwabe also suggested that Marshall write to other New Deal Congressmen from Oklahoma with the same message."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and W.P. Marshall Regarding Opposition to the Free Employment Practice Act")
![["The document is a telegram sent on June 27, 1945, informing Mayor Olney F. Flynn of Tulsa, Oklahoma, that grants totaling $11,250 have been approved for post-war planning of two projects: the revision of the Tulsa Water Plant and additional work on the Spavinaw Dam. The sender, George B. Schwabe, M.C., provides this advance information and mentions that official confirmation will likely follow."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_16_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_16_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Important Approval of Grants for Tulsa Projects")
![["The document is from Mr. Schwabe to Mr. Bedford discussing the potential reserves of oil in Washington County and the importance of having a provision in the Interior Department Appropriations Bill to cover work by the Experimental Station in the Bureau of Mines located at Bartlesville. Schwabe mentions his attempts to include an item in the bill, but it ultimately failed. He expresses willingness to work with Mr. Johnson and others to address the issue for the benefit of the District and the State of Oklahoma. Bedford had previously written to Schwabe requesting his help in getting funding allocated for secondary recovery experiments at the Bureau of Mines Station. Schwabe acknowledges the importance of proper secondary recovery methods in Oklahoma and expresses willingness to help."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_33_0000-Mines,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_33_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_33_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Secondary Recovery Methods in Oklahoma: A Call to Action")