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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Plea from L.B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting H.R. 2346: A Letter from Mrs. Robinson
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support of Unemployment Insurance Bill for Maritime Workers
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe Regarding Transfer from Air Forces to Merchant Marine
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- 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_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)
![["The document is a letter from L.B. Schwabe to their brother, expressing interest in Congress taking action on a Seamen's Bill of Rights proposed by Admiral Land. The author asks if their brother supports this bill and thanks them in advance for their response. The author also mentions that they are a merchant and are interested in the topic."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Plea from L.B. Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Robinson writes a brief letter to George Schwabe on September 28, 1945, expressing interest in H.R. 2346, a bill concerning the merchant marine. She emphasizes the importance of the bill and requests Schwabe's help."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting H.R. 2346: A Letter from Mrs. Robinson")
![["Norman A. Smith, a crew member on the ship 0/2 Marshall weal at sea in April 1945, is writing to Representative George B. Schwabe in Washington D.C. to request support for the unemployment insurance bill # H.R. 1899. Smith believes that sailors deserve the benefits of this bill due to their contribution to the war effort and asks for full support from 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_86_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support of Unemployment Insurance Bill for Maritime Workers")
![["The document is thanking Congressman Sea. B. Schwabe for their help in obtaining information about transferring from the United States Army Air Forces to the merchant marine. The author appreciates the thorough response they received and expresses gratitude for the congressman's efforts."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe Regarding Transfer from Air Forces to Merchant Marine")
![["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")
![["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")