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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of the Seaman's Bill of Rights: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Congress Pill Plan - SCHWABE COLL
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Merchant Seamen: A Call for Equal Recognition and Support
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Families
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support of Unemployment Insurance Bill for Maritime Workers
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Inclusion: The Push for Negro Nurses in the Military
- Date:
- 1945-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Voice of Freedom: Correspondence Between Dr. Cecile E. Reed and Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights H.R. 2346
- Date:
- 1945-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Americanism: A Letter from C.J. Allen to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Richard K. Huston is writing to SCHWABE COLL to inform them about Admiral Land's proposed Seaman's Bill of Rights to Congress. He emphasizes the importance of this bill in providing security and confidence to seamen after the war. Huston wants to ensure that seamen are not forgotten heroes and urges SCHWABE COLL to take action when the bill is before them."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of the Seaman's Bill of Rights: A Call to Action")
![["The sender is a merchant seaman in New York who is interested in a proposed bill in Congress regarding the rights of seamen. They are asking the recipient to report on the progress of the bill and provide an answer."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Congress Pill Plan - SCHWABE COLL")
![["Mrs. E. Bloodgood writes to Honorable George Schwabe urging him to remember the Merchant Seamen in the educational program and give them equal recognition. She asks for support in passing a bill to recognize Merchant Seamen as war service members and to ensure they receive benefits for their families. Bloodgood emphasizes the difficult situations Merchant Seamen face and urges action to support them."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Merchant Seamen: A Call for Equal Recognition and Support")
![["Norman A. Smith, a crew member on the ship 0/2 Marshall weal at sea in April 1945, is writing to Representative George B. Schwabe in Washington D.C. to request support for the unemployment insurance bill # H.R. 1899. Smith believes that sailors deserve the benefits of this bill due to their contribution to the war effort and asks for full support from congressmen."]](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_86_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support of Unemployment Insurance Bill for Maritime Workers")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe to Mrs. Maxine Semones discussing their agreement on the inclusion of Negro nurses in the Army and Navy. Mrs. Semones had expressed her belief in the need for more Negro nurses and had sent a letter to the President urging for their recruitment. The United Council of Church Women had also sent a telegram to President Roosevelt advocating for the inclusion of Negro nurses in the military. The document also touches on the lack of confidence in higher officials and the importance of first-hand information."]](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_88_0000-Nurses,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Inclusion: The Push for Negro Nurses in the Military")
![["Dr. Cecile E. Reed of Vinita, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe expressing appreciation for his remarks and observations on the trend of paternalism and bureaucracy in Washington. Schwabe responded, thanking Dr. Reed for her letter and offering his assistance whenever needed. Dr. Reed mentioned that she, a Democrat, voted for Schwabe, a Republican, and was pleased with his representation in Congress."]](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_88_0000-Nurses,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Voice of Freedom: Correspondence Between Dr. Cecile E. Reed and Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Bertha Grover wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for his support of the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights H. R. 2346, as her son is a Third Mate in the Merchant Marine. The document was acknowledged by the Congressman's secretary, Miss Camille M. Garneau, who promised to bring it to his attention upon his return to Washington. Mrs. Grover expressed her belief that the bill would help to address inequalities and injustices faced by Merchant Seamen."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights H.R. 2346")
![["The document is a letter from C. J. Allen to George B. Schwabe discussing the need for labor laws to protect the American public and expressing support for Schwabe's efforts in Congress. Allen also criticizes organized labor and the Office of Price Administration, and pledges support for Schwabe's reelection. He also mentions a recent news headline about trainmen having a large amount of money in their treasury."]](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_78_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Americanism: A Letter from C.J. Allen to Honorable George B. Schwabe")