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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Request for Congressional Support: Passage of the Jackson Bill for Merchant Seamen
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Spearmen's Bill of Rights: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_84_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Plea from L.B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting H.R. 2346: A Letter from Mrs. Robinson
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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_86_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe Regarding Transfer from Air Forces to Merchant Marine
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support of Bill HR-5256 from Merchant Seaman Junior Robinson
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Challenges Faced by Merchant Seamen in Australia
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is asking a congressman to support the passage of the Jackson bill, which will provide benefits for merchant seamen and their families."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Request for Congressional Support: Passage of the Jackson Bill for Merchant Seamen")
![["The document is a letter written by Victor E. Granberg requesting support for a bill related to the Spearmen's Bill of Rights at Spa. He asks for assistance in getting the bill through Congress and emphasizes the importance of the issue. Granberg signs the letter with his contact 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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Spearmen'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")
![["The document is a letter from L.B. Schwabe to their brother, expressing interest in Congress taking action on a Seamen's Bill of Rights proposed by Admiral Land. The author asks if their brother supports this bill and thanks them in advance for their response. The author also mentions that they are a merchant and are interested in the topic."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Plea from L.B. Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Robinson writes a brief letter to George Schwabe on September 28, 1945, expressing interest in H.R. 2346, a bill concerning the merchant marine. She emphasizes the importance of the bill and requests Schwabe's help."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting H.R. 2346: A Letter from Mrs. Robinson")
![["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 thanking Congressman Sea. B. Schwabe for their help in obtaining information about transferring from the United States Army Air Forces to the merchant marine. The author appreciates the thorough response they received and expresses gratitude for the congressman's efforts."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe Regarding Transfer from Air Forces to Merchant Marine")
![["The document is from a merchant seaman named Junior Robinson, who is requesting support for Bill HR-5256 which would provide unemployment insurance benefits for American workers at sea. Robinson highlights the difficult job of delivering goods during wartime and the high casualty rate among seamen. He asks for a response and support for the bill."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support of Bill HR-5256 from Merchant Seaman Junior Robinson")
![["The document discusses the payment system for Merchant seamen in Australia, where they are paid in American money despite a ruling by the War Shipping Administration that they should be paid in the currency of the port they are in. The seamen pay taxes, come back with less money due to exchange rates, and have insurance only at sea. Merchandise on ships is more expensive than in stores, with items selling at a higher price on ships even though they are supposed to be sold at wholesale plus 10%."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Challenges Faced by Merchant Seamen in Australia")