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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Correspondence: The Push for Import Tax on Angora Rabbit Wool in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from George B. Schwabe on Government Spending and Taxation
- Date:
- 1946-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands
- Date:
- 1946-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of Independent Refineries: A Call for Legislative Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Names:
- Seminole Nation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Schwake Requesting Support for Loan to Great Britain
- Date:
- 1946-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Enlisted Men: A Call for Terminal Leave
- Date:
- 1946-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Enlisted Men's Terminal Leave Bill
- Date:
- 1946-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Telegram Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Funding
- Date:
- 1946-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Acknowledgement of Gift: The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Challenge of THE NEGRO SOLDIER: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Josephine B. Gardiner wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting him to vote for H. R. 5308, which imposes a tax on imported angora rabbit wool. She argues that the domestic rabbit wool industry has grown and provides support to many families, especially returning service men. Gardiner urges Schwabe to support the bill to protect American producers from foreign competition. Congressman Schwabe responds, expressing his support for protecting American industry and appreciating input from constituents."]](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_7_0000-Tariff,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Correspondence: The Push for Import Tax on Angora Rabbit Wool in 1946")
![["The document discusses concerns about government spending, borrowing, and deficits, as well as the need to reduce unnecessary expenses and employees. The writer expresses frustration with wasteful appropriations and calls for more responsible financial management. They also suggest influencing lawmakers to prioritize fiscal responsibility."]](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_9_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from George B. Schwabe on Government Spending and Taxation")
![["Mrs. Blanche Maxwell wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas asking for information about the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands. Senator Thomas responded that the matter is in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes and suggested contacting A. M. Landman for updates."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Lands")
![["The document is from Dan Danciger, president of Danciger Oil & Refining Co., to Honorable George B. Schwabe expressing concerns about the power of labor unions and their impact on businesses. Danciger requests legislation to restrict political contributions from unions, make closed shop agreements illegal, subject unions to anti-trust laws, regulate picketing during labor disputes, and hold unions accountable for collective bargaining agreements. Danciger warns of the potential for inflation and the threat to the American way of life if these issues are not addressed. Schwabe responds, expressing agreement with Danciger's concerns and plans to share his arguments in the Congressional Record. Schwabe also acknowledges the need for change in Congress and the National Administration to address 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_65_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of Independent Refineries: A Call for Legislative Action")
![["Anne Robinette wrote a letter to Congressman Schwake on March 9, 1946, asking for his support for a loan to Great Britain. She believes that this loan will benefit American business men."]](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_80_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Schwake Requesting Support for Loan to Great Britain")
![["Mr. Beaker Meeks Jr. wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe requesting his support for a bill to provide terminal leave for enlisted men. Schwabe responded expressing his personal interest in supporting the bill and mentioned that it had been referred to a committee but had not been acted on yet. Meeks urged Schwabe to do everything in his power to pass the bill, as it was important to Navy men. Schwabe assured Meeks of his interest in the servicemen and veterans."]](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_51_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Enlisted Men: A Call for Terminal Leave")
![["Mr. Gray wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe requesting his support for a bill providing terminal leave for enlisted men. Schwabe expressed his interest in the bill and assured Gray of his support, mentioning that the bill had been referred to a committee but had not yet been acted on. Schwabe promised to continue supporting the bill and thanked Gray for bringing it to his attention."]](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_51_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Enlisted Men's Terminal Leave Bill")
![["The document includes a series of telegrams regarding a potential cut in funding for the Talihina Indian Hospital, with requests for verification and further information on the matter. The senders express concern and urge for no cuts to be made in the hospital's appropriation."]](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_1_93_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Talihina%20Hospital,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_1_93_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Telegram Regarding Talihina Indian Hospital Funding")
![["The Los Angeles County Medical Association acknowledges receipt of a pamphlet on The \"Negro\" Soldier from Mahlon C. Cooley, M.D. Cooley had received a copy of an address on the same topic from Congressman Helen Gahagan Douglas and had donated it to a medical library. He asks for another copy for his personal use and expresses interest in having Douglas speak at a forum."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Acknowledgement of Gift: The Negro Soldier")
![["Mrs. Douglas received a letter from Mr. Cameron suggesting that she turn her report on THE \"Negro\" SOLDIER into a book, as it is too functional in its current form. However, Mrs. Douglas apologizes and explains that she is too busy with legislative matters to undertake this project at the present time."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0026_thumbnail.jpg "The Challenge of THE NEGRO SOLDIER: A Call to Action")