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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Appointment of New Principal Chief for Choctaw Tribe
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings
- Date:
- 1946-04-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Postal Salary Bill: Successful Passage in House
- Date:
- 1946-04-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe: A Critique of Post-War United States Policies and Government Officials
- Date:
- 1946-04-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Battle Against O.P.A. and Executive Power
- Date:
- 1946-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposing Views: The British Loan Debate
- Date:
- 1946-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_5_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Consideration of Patent Bills
- Date:
- 1946-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_56_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Small War Plants: Seeking Relief Through Certificates of Necessity
- Date:
- 1946-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_57_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Congressman Schwabe Appreciating Ballot No. 130 and Encouraging Continued Communication with Constituents
- Date:
- 1946-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_57_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Informing the Congressman: The Importance of Constituent Feedback
- Date:
- 1946-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Leeper wrote a letter to Elmer Thomas on March 28th, suggesting a new Principal Chief for the Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma. Elmer Thomas responded on April 2nd, thanking Leeper for his suggestions and assuring him that they will be considered."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0020.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Appointment of New Principal Chief for Choctaw Tribe")
![["The author received a letter from Washington regarding hearings before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee for the Delaware Tribe. The author, who is no longer Chairman of the committee, referred the letter to the current Chairman, Senator O'Mahoney, who will provide information on the scheduled hearings and whether a hearing will be granted to the Delaware tribe. The author sends good wishes to Washington."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14C_0001.jpg "Letter from Elmer Thomas Regarding the Delaware Tribe's Claims and Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearings")
![["Mr. Schwabe received a telegram from Mr. Cline House requesting support for H.R. 5059. Schwabe is pleased to inform him that the bill passed with only one dissenting vote. Schwabe has always been a friend to postal employees and was happy to work with Mr. House on this issue. The telegram urges Schwabe to support the postal salary bill."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0009.jpg "Support for Postal Salary Bill: Successful Passage in House")
![["Charles Beesly, an attorney from Pawnee, Oklahoma, expresses strong criticism towards the American government, particularly towards the State Department officials, Congressmen, and Senators whom he accuses of being traitors and responsible for the loss of freedom in the country. He also criticizes the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bills and the excessive taxes imposed on the American people. Beesly believes that the government is corrupt and wasteful, sending money to other countries while neglecting the needs of its own citizens. He calls for a return to true Americanism and a reduction in government spending."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0010.jpg "An Open Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe: A Critique of Post-War United States Policies and Government Officials")
![["The document is a letter from Lewis R. Harris expressing his contempt for Chester Bowles' exercise of authority in obtaining the signature of Secretary of Agriculture Anderson to a cotton trading directive. Harris believes that America should have a government of laws, not one run by non-elected bureaucrats like Bowles. He criticizes the New Deal bureaucracy, especially the O.P.A., and hopes that Congress will abolish it. Representative George B. Schwabe agrees with Harris's views and expresses his support for abolishing the O.P.A. and other bureaus that attempt to regulate and regiment the people."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0018.jpg "The Battle Against O.P.A. and Executive Power")
![["The document is from Representative George B. Schwabe to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Varvel, in response to their letter urging his support for the British loan. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the loan, stating that the majority of citizens in his district are also against it. He believes that giving a loan to England will not benefit the US and that it is important to prioritize American interests. Schwabe is firm in his stance against the loan and appreciates the Varvel's' views on the matter."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0020.jpg "Opposing Views: The British Loan Debate")
![["Samuel C. Miller wrote a series of letters to Honorable George B. Schwabe and the Committee on Patents regarding bills HR 1190 and HR 1191 introduced by Representative O'Hara to extend certain patents for individuals who served in the Armed Forces. Miller expressed the importance of these bills to him and his associates who were unable to benefit from their patents due to their military service. He urged immediate consideration of the bills to prevent infringement on their patents when they expire. Schwabe's secretary informed Miller that Schwabe was no longer on the Committee on Patents and would not be able to consider the matter."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_5_0006.jpg "Urgent Request for Consideration of Patent Bills")
![["The document is from Mr. R.E. Radford to George B. Schwabe, requesting information about a bill that would allow small war plants to obtain Certificates of Necessity for the purchase of machinery and equipment for war contracts. Radford explains that his business failed to obtain these certificates, resulting in financial difficulties. Schwabe responds, indicating that the bill has not been acted upon and may not pass before the end of the congressional session. Colin F. Stam also provides information on the bill and the lack of action taken by the Committee on Ways and Means. Ultimately, Radford urges Schwabe to use his influence to pass the bill to provide relief for small war plants like his."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_56_0008.jpg "Small War Plants: Seeking Relief Through Certificates of Necessity")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman George B. Schwabe to Mr. Dewey Brouse, thanking him for sending in his views on various political issues through Ballot No. 130. Schwabe expresses appreciation for the input and mentions that some measures may not be voted on due to the Administration's control over Congress. He encourages Brouse to continue sharing his opinions on live issues and suggests that more people should engage in this method of communication."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_57_0011.jpg "Letter from Congressman Schwabe Appreciating Ballot No. 130 and Encouraging Continued Communication with Constituents")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a Congressman, to Mr. W. E. Martin, thanking him for sending in his views on various pending issues before Congress. Schwabe appreciates the input and mentions that some of the measures may not be voted upon due to the Administration's control. Schwabe encourages Martin to continue sending in his views on live issues. The document also includes Martin's ballot with his opinions on the measures listed."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_57_0024.jpg "Informing the Congressman: The Importance of Constituent Feedback")