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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Reconversion Support in Bartlesville
- Date:
- 1945-11-21
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Rural Electrification Extension: Correspondence and Concerns
- Date:
- 1945-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Extension of R.E.A. Line for Mrs. Gertrude Boyer
- Date:
- 1945-12-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Delays in Rural Electrification: A Congressman's Response
- Date:
- 1945-12-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Electric Service Requests: USDA & REA Fighting for Rural Freedom
- Date:
- 1946-02-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Rural Electrification: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-02-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States, Political corruption
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Government Spending: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Public Law 605 Amendment
- Date:
- 1946-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence with Western Petroleum Refiners Association Executive Secretary
- Date:
- 1946-04-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Nowata City Manager Receives Approval for Planning Projects
- Date:
- 1946-04-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The Chamber of Commerce in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is requesting help from Congressman Schwabe to address the urgent need for building materials to construct homes and businesses in their area. They are facing a housing shortage due to labor troubles and government restrictions. They have enclosed two letters explaining the situation and are asking for assistance in speeding up the reconversion program."]](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_61_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Reconversion Support in Bartlesville")
![["Gertrude Boyer writes to Congressman George Schwabe asking for assistance in getting the Rural Electrification Administration to extend their lines to her home in Oklahoma, as they had promised. Schwabe responds, asking for more specific information in order to assist her and mentions that he has received similar inquiries from others in the area. Additionally, Schwabe mentions that he personally owns a farm in the area and is interested in seeing the lines extended to serve the community. He requests detailed information from the Rural Electrification Administration in order to provide answers to his constituents."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Rural Electrification Extension: Correspondence and Concerns")
![["Mrs. Gertrude Boyer wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting the extension of the REA line to service her home in Nowata, Oklahoma. She provided a sketch showing the location of the current line and the distance to her residence. Congressman Schwabe responded, asking for more specific information and offering assistance in extending the line. Schwabe also mentioned the possibility of extending the line further if other subscribers beyond Boyer's residence were interested."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of R.E.A. Line for Mrs. Gertrude Boyer")
![["The Meinzer family from Chelsea, Oklahoma had been waiting for their electricity connection since 1939, but due to material shortages and lack of suitable bids from contractors, the construction of power lines to their property had been delayed. Congressman Schwabe's office had taken up the matter with the Rural Electrification Administration, who assured that the lines would be built as soon as materials became available. The family had reached out to Congressman Schwabe for assistance, and his office was actively working to expedite the process."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Delays in Rural Electrification: A Congressman's Response")
![["The document is a response to a request for electric service for a farm in Oklahoma. It mentions that the farm is in the process of receiving service from the East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. Further information will be provided once the cooperative informs the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Electrification Administration of their plans."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Electric Service Requests: USDA & REA Fighting for Rural Freedom")
![["The document is about the importance of supporting the Rural Electrification Administration program and the need for funds to continue expanding rural electrification. There is opposition from private utilities, but the program is necessary to provide affordable electricity to rural areas. The writer urges the Congressman to support bills that will help fund the program and asks for cooperation in this effort."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Rural Electrification: A Call to Action")
![["The document is from Mr. Coleman to Congressman Schwabe expressing concern about a proposed appropriation of $23,000,000 for electric hi-lines in the middle western states. Mr. Coleman urges the Congressman to prevent unnecessary government expenditure and to have less government involvement in business. Congressman Schwabe responds, thanking Mr. Coleman for his input and stating his agreement with the sentiment of less government involvement in business."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Government Spending: A Call for Action")
![["Mr. George H. Greiner, City Manager of Cleveland, Oklahoma, wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe seeking information about Section 13 of Public Law 605, which relates to the number of affected inhabitants. Schwabe contacted the Solicitor of the Rural Electrification Administration, who confirmed that there have been attempts to change the number of affected inhabitants but no amendments have been passed. Greiner thanked Schwabe for the information and requested further clarification on the issue."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Public Law 605 Amendment")
![["George B. Schwabe is responding to a letter from J.C. Day of the Western Petroleum Refiners Association, thanking him for the letter and enclosure. Schwabe also mentions sending a letter to the Washington office and expresses hope for a meeting with Day the following week."]](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_57_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence with Western Petroleum Refiners Association Executive Secretary")
![["A telegram from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to R.O. Whitechurch, Jr., informing him that planning projects for Nowata have been approved by the Federal Works Agency. The projects include additions to the city hall, drainage facilities, street improvements, and water and sewer facilities. Whitechurch is asked to acknowledge receipt of the message."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Nowata City Manager Receives Approval for Planning Projects")
