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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Changes for Industry and Agriculture: A Constituent's Letter to George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Office of Price Administration: A Veterans' Resolution
- Date:
- 1946-05-20
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Message Regarding Byrd Amendment and Railroad Strike
- Date:
- 1946-05-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, New Deal, 1933-1939
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Railroad Employer: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-06-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Railroad Employees: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Regarding Railroad Retirement Bill: A Call for Support
- Date:
- 1946-06-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- IndustriesUnited States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copies of Proposed Railroad Retirement Legislation
- Date:
- 1946-07-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Assistance in Exemption from Railroad Retirement Bill HR 1362
- Date:
- 1946-07-23
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Railway Reorganization Recommendation by Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-07-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is from Mrs. A. C. Edwards to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expressing support for abolishing the O.P.A, making labor unions responsible with employers, and cutting appropriations. Schwabe responds, thanking her for her views and stating that he agrees with her. Another letter from Mrs. Kathleen Edwards to Schwabe requests that he use his influence in Congress to free industry and agriculture from wartime restraints and increase production of goods and food. She suggests abolishing the Office of Price Administration, making labor unions responsible with employers, and cutting down on departmental appropriations."]](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_62_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Changes for Industry and Agriculture: A Constituent's Letter to George B. Schwabe")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, responds to a resolution passed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Vinita, Oklahoma, in support of the Office of Price Administration (OPA). Schwabe defends his opposition to the OPA, citing feedback from constituents and emphasizing the importance of following their wishes. He acknowledges the differing opinions but also emphasizes the importance of maintaining friendship despite disagreements. The resolution from the VFW Post highlights concerns about the impact of lifting price controls on veterans who are benefiting from the G.I. Bill. It urges support for the OPA to ensure economic stability and help war-ravaged countries recover."]](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_30_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Office of Price Administration: A Veterans' Resolution")
![["Mrs. Bette Lou Vandever Hughes sent a telegram to George B. Schwabe suggesting that the House follow the lead of the Senate on the Byrd Amendment and take immediate drastic action on the railroad strike. Schwabe responded that he is doing everything he can to protect the public from labor racketeers and the current administration, which he believes is responsible for the economic crisis. He also mentioned staying on the job in Washington, D.C., instead of focusing on political campaigns like other 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_62_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Message Regarding Byrd Amendment and Railroad Strike")
![["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")
![["The document is from a constituent to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding bill H.R. 1362. The constituent is asking Congressman Schwabe to vote and use his influence for the passage of the bill. Congressman Schwabe responds that he will do what he thinks is best and hopes it will be pleasing to the constituent."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Railroad Employer: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to Mrs. Leatha Foley in response to a letter she sent expressing support for a bill benefiting railroad employees. Mrs. Foley is grateful for his support and emphasizes the importance of the bill for her family and their future. She also mentions her husband's long years of service to the railroad and the need for recognition and security for retirees 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_6_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Railroad Employees: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The author received a postal card from Mr. R. B. Williams regarding the Railroad Retirement Bill pending before Congress. The author signed a discharge petition to bring the bill before the House for consideration but believes there are aspects that could be improved. The author values input from constituents and expresses the importance of representing their views. Mr. Williams urges support for the Crozier Amendment to the bill as a railroad worker."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Regarding Railroad Retirement Bill: A Call for Support")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. John L. Dunn, Secretary-Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen No. 881, in response to Dunn's request for three copies of the proposed legislation on the Railroad Retirement measure. Schwabe encloses three copies of H.R. 1362 and a report from Mr. Barkley, and assures Dunn that it is a pleasure to serve him."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copies of Proposed Railroad Retirement Legislation")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a congressman, to Howard W. Allen, President of Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma Coach Lines, regarding the Railroad Retirement Bill HR 1362. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the bill and assures Allen of his assistance in having inter-city motor carriers of passengers exempted from the bill. He also criticizes the bill as not being workable or sane legislation and expresses his support for those responsible for industrial development. Allen had previously sent a telegram to Schwabe requesting his assistance in exempting inter-city motor carriers from 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_6_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Assistance in Exemption from Railroad Retirement Bill HR 1362")
![["Mr. George P. S. Beal wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe expressing interest in the exclusion of the Frisco and Denver Rio Grande from H.R. 5924. Representative Reed confirmed that the Denver and Rio Grande would be excluded, but not the Frisco. The final conference report approved by the House also did not exclude the Frisco."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Railway Reorganization Recommendation by Congressman Schwabe")