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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Promoting Honest Real Estate Practices: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-02-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for a Copy of The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-02-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Debate Over the United States Loan to Britain
- Date:
- 1946-02-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Views on Congress and Labor Issues: A Letter from a Constituent
- Date:
- 1946-02-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Carrying Good News: Celebrating 50 Years of The American Newspapers
- Date:
- 1946-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Correspondence of Ernest Kirschten with Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Negro Soldiers in the Military: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Ceiling Price Regulations and Frustrations: Correspondence with Mr. George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_64_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of the Insurance Industry: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Case Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Morris W. Turner, a Realtor, received a letter from Honorable George B. Schwabe discussing the need for an increase in rents for owners of residential rental property and the removal of controls to help the housing industry. Schwabe expressed concern about unscrupulous practices in the real estate industry, particularly targeting veterans returning from service. He called for the real estate industry to speak out against regulation and support veterans in finding affordable housing options. Schwabe emphasized the importance of honest dealing and fair practices in the real estate 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_6_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Promoting Honest Real Estate Practices: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a request for a copy of the book \"Negro Soldier\" from Helen G. Douglas, a House of Representatives member, by a former history student and veteran named Arbele."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Request for a Copy of The Negro Soldier")
![["Mrs. Barnett, President of the Oklahoma League of Women Voters, wrote to Mr. George Schwabe urging him to vote for the United States loan to Britain. However, Mr. Schwabe expressed that he is unlikely to support the loan as the majority of his constituents and members of Congress are against it. He believes that the American people should not be forced to lend money to foreign countries at this time. Mr. Schwabe also suggested that if citizens wish to subscribe to the loan, the government could act as an agent or allow foreign representatives to sell bonds in the country. He appreciates Mrs. Barnett's request for his views but does not currently see any reason to vote for the loan."]](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_79_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Debate Over the United States Loan to Britain")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to Mr. R.L. Compston's views on giving a loan to Britain and the labor situation. Schwabe mentions that most people in his district are against giving away substance to other countries and expresses his belief that legislation needs to be passed to curb the activities of labor racketeers. Compston expresses his disapproval of lending money to Britain and his frustration with labor strikes, suggesting that laws should be put in place to prevent strikes and that Congress should take action on these issues."]](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_79_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Views on Congress and Labor Issues: A Letter from a Constituent")
![["The editor of the American Newspapers, W. I. Gibson, acknowledges receiving material from Hon. Helen Gahagan Douglas about the contributions of colored Americans in World War II. He thanks her for the information and finds it helpful, particularly at that time. The American Newspapers have a combined circulation of over 200,000 weekly and are members of the A.B.C. organization."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Carrying Good News: Celebrating 50 Years of The American Newspapers")
![["Ernest Kirschten, editor of the editorial page at the St. Louis Star-Times, thanks Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas for sending a copy of \"The Negro Soldier\" and promises to make use of it and send clips back to her."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0046_thumbnail.jpg "The Correspondence of Ernest Kirschten with Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas responds to a letter from James H. Warner, thanking him for his interest in her work on negro soldiers and providing details on how the material was compiled and selected. Warner had requested more information on the sources and process used, as he is gathering material for an article on negro soldiers. Douglas expresses her willingness to read the article once it is finished."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0050_thumbnail.jpg "Negro Soldiers in the Military: A Letter Exchange")
![["Mr. Wilkinson wrote a letter to Congressman Schwabe asking for information on the ceiling price for a mechanical refrigerator and rebuilt unit under OPA regulations. Schwabe contacted OPA multiple times to obtain the information and expressed frustration with OPA's regulations. OPA responded with details on the ceiling price for the refrigerator box and rebuilt motor unit. Schwabe expressed his displeasure with OPA and their regulations, and mentioned his efforts to fight against OPA extensions."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Ceiling Price Regulations and Frustrations: Correspondence with Mr. George B. Schwabe")
![["The document expresses concern about labor strikes and the impact on the economy. It highlights the dangers of increasing government regulation and the threat to free enterprise. It calls on Representative Schwabe to resist efforts to impose labor union control on the country."]](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_64_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_64_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of the Insurance Industry: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. H. P. Cook urging Congressman George B. Schwabe to support the so-called Case Bill, H.R. 5262. Cook expresses support for the bill as a step in the right direction and highlights the negative impact of strikes on industry and labor. He emphasizes the importance of the bill for the country as a whole and urges Schwabe to continue supporting it. Schwabe responds, acknowledging Cook's letter and expressing his belief that the bill is not perfect but is necessary given the current political climate."]](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_74_0000-Labor,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Case Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")