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- 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_85_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Support: H.R. 207 - May 29th
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Officer's Status for Merchant Marine Radio Operators
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- 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_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support Needed for Bill 5.436: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe from Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Plea for Old Age Pension Reform: A Call to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["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")
![["Mrs. H.C. Badru is writing to Mr. George Schwabe to ask for his support for the Home Bill H.R. 207. She provides her address in Oklahoma and signs the letter sincerely."]](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_85_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Support: H.R. 207 - May 29th")
![[""]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Officer's Status for Merchant Marine Radio Operators")
![["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")
![["The document is addressed to Congressman Schwabe from Tulsa, Oklahoma, urging support for Senate bill 5.436 introduced by Senator Elmer Thomas. The bill is related to providing benefits to old pensioners and the Tulsa association of pioneers, who have a strong presence. The document emphasizes the importance of supporting these groups and promises gratitude for any assistance provided."]](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_1_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Support Needed for Bill 5.436: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe from Tulsa, Oklahoma")
![["The author is writing to Mr. Schwabe to advocate for a federal pension for elderly individuals, expressing frustration that the current system is not providing enough support. They believe that the government should allocate more funds to help elderly individuals live comfortably and that the current system is not fair. The author also criticizes the case workers and executive on the pension board for not providing enough support to elderly individuals. They urge for changes to be made to the system to better support elderly individuals in need."]](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_1_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Plea for Old Age Pension Reform: A Call to Congress")