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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_47A
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Quartermaster Depot (Remount), Revised Layout, El Reno, Oklahoma, Military Reservation
- Date:
- 1944-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- MapsOklahoma
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Challenging Racial Discrimination: A Legal Perspective by Carey McWilliams
- Date:
- 1944-04-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_7_213
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Lands in the United States
- Date:
- 1944-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_6_188
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System
- Date:
- 1944-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights
- Date:
- 1944-06-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocacy for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee: Correspondence and Timeline
- Date:
- 1944-06-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Choctaw Tribe's Petition for Delegate Convention and Leadership Change in 1944
- Date:
- 1944-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_53_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Transfer and Management of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1944-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_27_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Hospital Survey and Construction Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1944-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_5_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Bulletin: Opposition to Federal Aid in Local Education and Efforts to Maintain Separation of Church and State in Public Schools
- Date:
- 1944-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. This site plan, prepared by the War Department and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, illustrates a building schedule and was extracted from the 80th Congress Armed Services legislative records concerning the Remount Station Transfer. Dimensions: 26 1/2 x 41."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_47_thumbnail.jpg "Quartermaster Depot (Remount), Revised Layout, El Reno, Oklahoma, Military Reservation")
![["The document discusses the issue of race discrimination and the law, arguing for legislation to outlaw discrimination as a way to strengthen democracy. The author, Carey McWilliams, highlights the importance of challenging discrimination in all its forms through legal means, and emphasizes the role of community leaders and lawyers in this effort. McWilliams also addresses the misconception that legislation against discrimination is futile, pointing out that it has successfully challenged discrimination in various areas. The document calls for cooperation between social scientists and lawyers to present data on the negative effects of discrimination and advocates for the enactment of Fair Racial Practice Acts to combat discrimination effectively. Ultimately, the text stresses the importance of rooting out discrimination from American society to safeguard democracy and ensure peace."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging Racial Discrimination: A Legal Perspective by Carey McWilliams")
![["The document represents a map item depicts a map of the continental United States with color-coded bar graphs of land irrigation status by 2 million acres for each state. A table of acreage for states with both irrigated and non-irrigated lands is included. Charts (graphic documents; map, national); 10 1/2 x 14 1/8 inches; Map No. 44-2; A.M.S."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_7_213_thumbnail.jpg "Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Lands in the United States")
![["Topographic, road map (diazotype, blueline print); 18 13/16 x 31 7/8 inches; Annotated (red, marker) with dots or short lines along highways and enumerated 1 through 45."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_6_188_thumbnail.jpg "Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System")
![["Mrs. Charles L. Miller sent a petition to Honorable George B. Schwabe in support of a G.I. Bill of Rights for Merchant Seamen, detailing the dangerous experiences her husband faced while serving in the Merchant Marine. The petition was signed by various individuals, all in agreement with the need for a Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights. George B. Schwabe acknowledged receipt of the petition and stated that he was considering the measure but was unsure of Congress's action on it. The petition was sponsored by the National Maritime Union."]](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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights")
![["The document is a letter requesting support for a bill to establish a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee, responsible to Congress and the courts. It highlights the importance of preventing economic discrimination as the country transitions to peacetime production. The document also provides background information on the establishment of the National Council for a Permanent FEPC and the efforts made to promote the bill in Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advocacy for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee: Correspondence and Timeline")
![["The text is a petition from members of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma requesting authority to hold a Choctaw delegate convention to select a new Chief, as they are opposed to the re-appointment of the current Chief W. A. Durant. They request that any application for re-appointment be put on hold until their petition is considered. The petition is addressed to the President of the United States and includes signatures from various members of the tribe and committee members."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Choctaw Tribe's Petition for Delegate Convention and Leadership Change in 1944")
![["The document is a series of letters and memos regarding Shirley M. Paschall's coal mining lease and the acceptance of a corporate surety bond in lieu of a cash bond. The documents thank Honorable Carl Albert for his efforts and inform him of the decision to accept the new bond. The Bureau of Land Management confirms the acceptance of the bond and the termination of the liability under the cash bond, allowing for the refund of $2,000 to Mrs. Paschall."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_9_53_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Land%20Management%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Lands,%201949-1950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_53_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Transfer and Management of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["This Act, known as the Hospital Survey and Construction Act, authorizes grants to states for surveying hospitals and public health centers and planning construction of additional facilities. It aims to assist states in providing adequate healthcare facilities and services to their residents. The Act also outlines the process for states to apply for funds, make reports, and receive allotments based on their population and expenditures."]](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_5_27_0000-Hospitals,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_27_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_27_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Hospital Survey and Construction Act of 1945")
![["The document discusses opposition to federal aid for education, particularly in providing transportation for Parochial School children. Various arguments are made against using public funds for this purpose, including concerns about federal control of education and adherence to state constitutions. The document also addresses the need for local control and support of public schools, highlighting the importance of upholding the Constitution and providing quality education. Additionally, the text mentions specific cases and actions taken to circumvent constitutional limitations on funding for Parochial Schools."]](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_5_0000-Education,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_5_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Bulletin: Opposition to Federal Aid in Local Education and Efforts to Maintain Separation of Church and State in Public Schools")