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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Suggestions for Agricultural Program Improvement: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas
- Date:
- 1945-02-27
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Topic:
- Farm legislation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Increase of Pay for Postal Employees: A Letter to George B. Schwabe, M. C.
- Date:
- 1945-02-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_60_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Complaints: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943), 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns About Sending Young Boys Overseas: A Mother's Plea
- Date:
- 1945-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Drafting Young Soldiers into Service
- Date:
- 1945-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to Lack of Training for 17 and 18 Year Old Boys in the Military
- Date:
- 1945-03-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_3_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter Regarding Federal Aid to Education Legislation Hearing
- Date:
- 1945-03-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_55_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation for Indian Claims: A Letter from Mrs. M. D. Myrick
- Date:
- 1945-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_70_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Our Troops: A Letter from Mr. Scott Harris
- Date:
- 1945-03-03
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting the Welfare of the Elderly: A Congressional Discussion
- Date:
- 1945-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document discusses the inefficiencies and conflicting authorities within the Agriculture Program, specifically in Washington County, Oklahoma. The writer suggests consolidating farm agencies, having one agency per county, and making the Extension service the national agency. They also suggest making the Rural Electrification Administration an independent agency with experienced supervision. The writer emphasizes the need for changes to improve the efficiency of the program and expresses hope that their suggestions will be considered by Senator Elmer Thomas."]](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_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Suggestions for Agricultural Program Improvement: A Letter to Senator Elmer Thomas")
![["The document from the Tulsa Federation of Labor urges Congressman George B. Schwabe to support H. R. 2701, a bill that would increase the pay of postal employees. Congressman Schwabe responds that he is in favor of the bill and has discussed the situation with Post Office employees in Tulsa. He thanks Mr. Rosborough for the letter and expresses his willingness to receive further communication and suggestions."]](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_9_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Increase of Pay for Postal Employees: A Letter to George B. Schwabe, M. C.")
![["The document is a letter from T. L. Robinson to George B. Schwabe, a Member of Congress, expressing frustration with the OPA (Office of Price Administration) and their treatment of citizens in the district. Robinson details instances of mistreatment and unfair rent control policies imposed by the OPA. He asks for Schwabe's help in addressing these issues and suggests that Oklahoma should be allowed to manage its own affairs without interference from the OPA in Kansas. Schwabe acknowledges Robinson's concerns and assures him that he will address the issue 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_3_60_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_60_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Complaints: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["Mrs. G.L. Truax writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting his influence in keeping young boys in military service for a year of training before being sent overseas. She expresses concern for her son who enlisted in the Navy and is being sent overseas after only 10 weeks of training. Congressman Schwabe responds, stating that he has voiced his disapproval of the practice to the House Military Affairs Committee and will continue to oppose it. He acknowledges that Congress does not directly control the matter, as it is handled by the Executive Department. Schwabe offers to help in any way he can and encloses a release from the War Department on the subject."]](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_42_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns About Sending Young Boys Overseas: A Mother's Plea")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. V.A. Kingsbury acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the drafting of 17 and 18 year old boys into the service and sending them overseas without much training. Schwabe expresses concern about this practice and provides a copy of a War Department release dated March 1, 1945 to explain the policy. He mentions making protests against the practice and believes that the boys could be used in a different way until they are more proficient and seasoned. Schwabe offers his assistance to Kingsbury and expresses his continued stance on the issue until convinced otherwise. The document also includes a letter from an unidentified individual to a judge expressing concern about sending 18 year old boys to the front lines with only four months of training."]](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_42_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Drafting Young Soldiers into Service")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to attorney George B. Smith discussing the training and deployment of 17 and 18-year-old boys in the military. The War Department's policy prioritizes older men for combat roles due to the need for infantry replacements. Schwabe expresses disagreement with this policy and shares a letter from the House Committee on Military Affairs explaining the reasoning behind it. The document provides details on the military's training and deployment strategies for young recruits."]](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_42_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Lack of Training for 17 and 18 Year Old Boys in the Military")
![["The document is a letter from Graham A. Barden, Chairman of the Committee on Education, to George Schwabe regarding scheduled hearings on legislation for Federal Aid to Education. The hearings are set to begin on April 10, 1945, and Schwabe is invited to attend at his convenience."]](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_3_0000-Education,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_3_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter Regarding Federal Aid to Education Legislation Hearing")
![["Mrs. M. D. Myrick sent a letter to Congressman W. G. Stigler regarding proposed bills concerning the Ohio Royal Shawnee Indians and the Black Bob Band. The document was then referred to Congressman George B. Schwabe, who is a member of the House Committee on Indian Affairs. Schwabe informed Mrs. Myrick that the committee is currently conducting hearings on proposed measures relating to Indian claims and suggested that it would be more appropriate to establish an Indian Claims Commission rather than giving jurisdiction to the U. S. Court of Claims. Schwabe stated that he is unable to pass an act authorizing the Court of Claims to assume jurisdiction of the claims at this time, especially since a bill seeking to establish an Indian Claims Commission is pending. He offered to keep Mrs. Myrick's papers unless she wanted them returned."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation for Indian Claims: A Letter from Mrs. M. D. Myrick")
![["The sender, Mr. Harris, expresses his support for Mr. Schwabe and his concern about the May Bill, which he believes is un-American and unconstitutional. He believes that the bill should be passed to support the soldiers fighting in the war, even though he usually opposes such measures. He also requests farm bulletins and leaflets from Mr. Schwabe."]](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_70_0000-Labor,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_70_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Our Troops: A Letter from Mr. Scott Harris")
![["The document discusses a letter from Mr. Earl Deen urging Congressman George B. Schwabe to help the elderly with old-age compensation. Congressman Schwabe expresses his support for providing compensation to elderly citizens without unnecessary requirements. He criticizes Oklahoma politicians for abusing the old folks' program and suggests eliminating snoopers to increase the money in the elderly's monthly checks. The document also mentions Congressman Mike Monroney's initial reluctance to endorse the old age pension bill, but eventually, he supports it with some limitations."]](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_2_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting the Welfare of the Elderly: A Congressional Discussion")