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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from National President of American Indian Federation to Congressman Schwabe about Claims Commission Bill
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_39_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Big Dams: A Call for Watershed Programs and Retention Dams
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_39_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Washita Valley Flood Prevention Program
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_51_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for H.R. 3962: A Call for Justice
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Extension of Time Limit for Indian Claims Presentation Act
- Date:
- 1951-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns and Progress on Indian Claims Commission Bill H.R. 3203
- Date:
- 1951-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Sac and Fox Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Indian Claims Commission Act: Clarifying the Allowance of Interest
- Date:
- 1951-09-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Taking Action for Flood Control: A Call to Arms
- Date:
- 1951-09-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document lists the national officers and administrative board members of the American Indian Federation, a non-partisan educational organization aiming to achieve fairness and economic justice in the settlement between Indians and the Federal Government. The document enclosed expresses opposition to a claims commission bill before Congress, stating that it does not provide any chance of recovery for Indian tribes in the congressmen's districts."]](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_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from National President of American Indian Federation to Congressman Schwabe about Claims Commission Bill")
![["The document expresses opposition to the building of Tuttle Creek Dam and other big dams in Kansas, citing concerns about the destruction of fertile valleys and loss of land for taxation. The writer believes in a long-term flood control program and advocates for retention dams instead of big dams. They also argue for cutting nonessential national expenditures and highlight the success of a retention dam in protecting farmers at a lower cost. The writer does not want Tuttle Creek Dam to become a dry dam due to concerns about destruction and lack of soil and water protection."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_39_0000-Flood%20Control,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_39_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Big Dams: A Call for Watershed Programs and Retention Dams")
![["The document is a letter and brochure promoting the Washita Valley Flood Prevention Program, urging citizens to sign a petition appealing to Congress and the President for more funding for agricultural flood control. The program aims to prevent soil erosion and flooding through land treatment and building small detention reservoirs. The document highlights the importance of immediate action to protect the soil and prevent further damage caused by flooding."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_39_0000-Flood%20Control,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_39_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Washita Valley Flood Prevention Program")
![["The Young Democrats of Oklahoma City University are urging Representative George B. Schwabe to support a bill (H.R. 3962) that would grant citizenship to Mrs. Marie B. Gutierrez, the daughter of a German immigrant who fought for the United States in the Spanish-American War. Despite being well-educated and of good moral character, Mrs. Gutierrez has been denied citizenship. The Young Democrats believe she deserves citizenship and urge Representative Schwabe to uphold the traditions of the Democratic Party and American patriots."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_51_0000-Immigration,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_51_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Support for H.R. 3962: A Call for Justice")
![["The document proposes to extend the five-year limit on presenting Indian claims to the Indian Claims Commission to seven years. This would amend sections 12 and 23 of the Act that established the Commission in 1946. Oklahoma Enabling Act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of Time Limit for Indian Claims Presentation Act")
![["Levi Jones writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe inquiring about the progress of Bill H.R. 3203 to extend the life of the Indian Claims Commission for two years. Schwabe responds, stating that the bill will be considered shortly and expressing surprise that Jones had not approached him about introducing another bill. Jones expresses frustration with Oklahoma congressmen and senators for not addressing Indian affairs issues, and mentions difficulties in getting assistance due to political patronage in the Indian Service. Schwabe promises to keep Jones updated on the progress of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns and Progress on Indian Claims Commission Bill H.R. 3203")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing the extension of time for filing claims with the Indian Claims Commission. The author expresses support for the extension but also raises concerns about the allowance of interest on claims. They suggest a nominal rate of interest of approximately two percent to be included in the amendment. The documents also mention the pending resolution in the Senate and seek clarification on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0000-Indians,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_54_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to Indian Claims Commission Act: Clarifying the Allowance of Interest")
![["The document discusses the importance of flood prevention and control, highlighting the need to focus on water shed management and reservoir construction to minimize flood damage. It urges readers to write to their congressmen to support flood control plans in the Marais des Cygnes valley and emphasizes the necessity of reservoirs in preventing floods. The document also mentions the limited effectiveness of soil conservation in flood control and asks for support in the form of letters to senators and representatives."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0000-Flood%20Control,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_38_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Taking Action for Flood Control: A Call to Arms")
