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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Defeat of Proposed Draft Bill for Nurses
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support Needed for Bill 5.436: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe from Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Plea for Old Age Pension Reform: A Call to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support of House Bill HR-2071
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Postmen Salary Increase: A Letter from Schwabe Coll Arch Bowman
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support on H.R. 2071 from Julia, Okla Resident
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support Needed for Bill H.R. 2071: A Message to Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support Needed: Salary Reclassification Bill for Postal Employees
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["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")
![["The Board of Trustees of District No. 4, Ohio State Nurses' Association, expresses appreciation to members of Congress for their consideration of a proposed Draft Bill for Nurses. They are grateful for the defeat of the bill and thank Congress on behalf of their membership."]](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_88_0000-Nurses,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Defeat of Proposed Draft Bill for Nurses")
![["The document is addressed to Congressman Schwabe from Tulsa, Oklahoma, urging support for Senate bill 5.436 introduced by Senator Elmer Thomas. The bill is related to providing benefits to old pensioners and the Tulsa association of pioneers, who have a strong presence. The document emphasizes the importance of supporting these groups and promises gratitude for any assistance provided."]](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_1_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Support Needed for Bill 5.436: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe from Tulsa, Oklahoma")
![["The author is writing to Mr. Schwabe to advocate for a federal pension for elderly individuals, expressing frustration that the current system is not providing enough support. They believe that the government should allocate more funds to help elderly individuals live comfortably and that the current system is not fair. The author also criticizes the case workers and executive on the pension board for not providing enough support to elderly individuals. They urge for changes to be made to the system to better support elderly individuals in need."]](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_1_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Plea for Old Age Pension Reform: A Call to Congress")
![["In May 1945, Mrs. G.G. Botes wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe asking for his support of House Bill HR-2071."]](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_10_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support of House Bill HR-2071")
![["The document is a letter dated May 2, 1945 from Mr. and Mrs. Arch Bowman, representing Schwabe Coll in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are in favor of salary increases for postmen and ask for support for H.R. 2071 from Honorable George B. Schwabe in Washington, D.C. They represent Baird Mfg. Co., Deming Pump Co., Jensen Bros. Mfg. Co., Wiping Material, Inc., and National Engr. Products, Inc."]](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_10_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Postmen Salary Increase: A Letter from Schwabe Coll Arch Bowman")
![["The document is a letter addressed to Honorable George B. Schwabe requesting his support on a specific bill (H.R. 2071) and asking for assistance in sorting out a salary issue with an employer. The sender, Mrs. F.C. Moore, provides her contact information for further communication."]](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_10_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support on H.R. 2071 from Julia, Okla Resident")
![["Mrs. Fred Raufman is asking Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe to support Bill H.R. 2071, as it is something she likes very much."]](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_10_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Support Needed for Bill H.R. 2071: A Message to Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe")
![["The document is requesting support for HR 3035, a bill for salary reclassification for postal employees. The writer, a postal clerk in Oklahoma City, believes that postal employees deserve a raise due to higher living expenses and lack of raises in the past twenty years. The bill also includes provisions for time and a half for overtime on a five-day work week basis. The writer hopes for their Congressman's favorable consideration of 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_10_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Support Needed: Salary Reclassification Bill for Postal Employees")