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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- A Plea for Support and Research into Neurological Diseases: A Letter to George Schwab
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter Petitioning for Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research in 1952
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Urging Congressional Support for National Institute of Neurological Diseases Funding, 1952
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Mother Advocates for Funding to Support National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inclusion of Merchant Marines in G.I. Bill of Rights
- Date:
- 1945-01-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Uniform Classification and Class Rates for Railroad Freight Act
- Date:
- 1945-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Fair Employment Practices Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Labor and Employment
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Angels of Mercy: The Controversy of Drafting Nurses
- Date:
- 1945-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_27_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Preserving American Principles: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-03
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Jay W. Baker, a wheelchair-bound individual with multiple sclerosis, is writing to George Schwab to thank him for his past support of a bill for research on neurological diseases and blindness. He is asking for future aid and support for this cause."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0045.jpg "A Plea for Support and Research into Neurological Diseases: A Letter to George Schwab")
![["Granata Stewart is writing to Representative George B. Schwab urging him to support an appropriation of eight million dollars for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953 to fund research on multiple sclerosis."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0047.jpg "1952 Letter Petitioning for Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research")
![["The document is a request for support for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blind, as the writer's wife has multiple sclerosis. The Institute has a small budget for 1952 and is requesting an increase to eight million dollars for 1953 to continue their important work."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0046.jpg "Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research in 1952")
![["The document is from Densely Price to George B. Schwab, urging Congress to provide funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness to address the needs of the 20 million people suffering from neurological and sensory disorders. Price emphasizes the importance of this funding for the general health and welfare of the country."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0052.jpg "Letter Urging Congressional Support for National Institute of Neurological Diseases Funding, 1952")
![["The author, Anna Guyer, is writing to urge the appropriation of eight million dollars to support the national Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. She mentions that her son, John B. Guyer, is a victim of multiple sclerosis and she knows of four other young men with the same condition. She expresses hope that the funding will benefit her son and others affected by the disease."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0053.jpg "Mother Advocates for Funding to Support National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["The document includes correspondence between J. Ward Smith and Congressman George Schwabe regarding the inclusion of Merchant Marines in the \"G.I. Bill of Rights.\" Smith expresses the importance of this issue due to the large number of men from Tulsa in the Merchant Marines and shares clippings highlighting the dangers and lack of benefits for these sailors. The Merchant Marines feel they deserve the same recognition and benefits as navy and army personnel, including education rights, job protection, and medical care for themselves and their families. They also stress the need for more older, experienced men to join the merchant marine service."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0013.jpg "Inclusion of Merchant Marines in G.I. Bill of Rights")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives during the 79th Congress, 1st session, by Mr. Gossett. The bill aims to amend the Interstate Commerce Act to establish a uniform classification and scale of class rates for railroad freight transportation throughout the United States. The bill outlines the procedures for creating and implementing the uniform classification and rates, as well as the Commission's authority in this process. It also specifies that existing commodity rates, exceptions, and special rates will not be affected by the proposed changes."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0001.jpg "Uniform Classification and Class Rates for Railroad Freight Act")
![["The document is a bill introduced by Mr. Dirksen in the 79th Congress, 1st Session, aimed at prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry. It declares such discrimination to be harmful to society and aims to eliminate it in all employment relations under federal jurisdiction. The bill defines unfair employment practices, establishes a Fair Employment Practice Commission, outlines its scope and enforcement measures, and sets salaries for Commission members. It also includes provisions for reports, termination of a previous committee, and termination of officials who violate orders."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_7_0002.jpg "Fair Employment Practices Act of 1945")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to Mr. W. A. Bramhall discussing the drafting of nurses for military service. Schwabe clarifies that he did not draft boys for military service and expresses concern about the need to draft nurses. He criticizes the idea of drafting nurses and advocates for allowing them to volunteer their services instead. Schwabe also discusses a bill passed by the House seeking to draft labor and expresses opposition to the drafting of individuals into government service."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0001.jpg "Angels of Mercy: The Controversy of Drafting Nurses")
![["In a letter dated July 10, 1946, George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, responds to a constituent expressing opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration). Schwabe explains his consistent opposition to the O.P.A. and his commitment to abolishing it, citing his campaign promises. He acknowledges the support he has received in this fight and assures the constituent that he will continue to oppose any similar impositions on the American people. Additionally, in a separate letter dated July 8, 1946, another constituent expresses support for Schwabe and urges him to vote to kill the O.P.A. In a separate communication, Schwabe appeals to fellow Republicans and friends, highlighting the threats posed by socialistic and communistic influences and the need to fight against the New Deal program. He emphasizes his voting record and service in Congress and requests support for his re-nomination in the upcoming primary election."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_27_0025.jpg "Preserving American Principles: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")