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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Repeal of the Carry-Back Section of Tax Law, H.R. 5180 & H.R. 5232
- Date:
- 1946-02-04
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Social medicine, Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- 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_3_65_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal for Rural Electric Service: A Letter from Muskogee Plumbing Company
- Date:
- 1946-02-05
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_64_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Labor Legislation and the Fight Against Totalitarianism: Correspondence between George P. Bunn and George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-02-05
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- 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)
![["The Oil Workers International Union Local #296 is requesting Representative George B. Schwabe to work towards repealing the carry-back section of the tax law, H.R. 5180 and H.R. 5232. They believe that this section benefits corporations at the expense of the American people and is causing labor troubles. Schwabe assures them that he will consider their request seriously when the bills come before Congress."]](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_7_8_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding the Repeal of the Carry-Back Section of Tax Law, H.R. 5180 & H.R. 5232")
![["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")
![["The document from the Muskogee Plumbing Company to George Schwabe discusses the delay in providing electric service to a rural area in Cherokee County, despite the efforts made by the Cooperative. The company explains that funds for construction in Oklahoma and 21 other states have been used up, and urges members to write to their congressman to request a deficiency allocation for construction funds. The situation is urgent as without this allocation, service may not be available until July 1st."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal for Rural Electric Service: A Letter from Muskogee Plumbing Company")
![["The document is a letter exchange between Mr. George P. Bunn and Mr. George B. Schwabe discussing labor legislation and the New Deal philosophy. Both express concerns about the current state of labor laws and the influence of labor unions in the country. Bunn suggests abolishing the Wagner Act and implementing new legislation to hold labor unions accountable for their actions. Schwabe agrees with Bunn's views and expresses his support for the Case Bill. Both believe in the importance of maintaining democracy and preventing the country from moving towards communism."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Labor Legislation and the Fight Against Totalitarianism: Correspondence between George P. Bunn and George B. Schwabe")
![["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")