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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Gratitude for Encouragement: A Letter from Howard Hughes
- Date:
- 1946-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil service--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Rent Control Complaint: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- An Appeal for Fairness: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_89_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondences Regarding Employment Consideration of Heloise G. Knox as Clerk Typist at the Farm Security Administration
- Date:
- 1946-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_20_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Immigration Laws for Fiances of Ex-servicemen: A Response from Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-10-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_59_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Sugar Rationing and Monopoly Practices in Candy Industry
- Date:
- 1946-10-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Electric Service in Osage County
- Date:
- 1946-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Electric power production
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_3_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from the Oklahoma State Association for the Blind to Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Improving Conditions for the Blind, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Social Security, Retirement
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Amendment of the Internal Revenue Code for the Benefit of School Teachers, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-23
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Affairs and Coal Land Sales
- Date:
- 1946-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Howard Hughes received a comforting letter from Josh Lee while he was in the hospital, and he appreciates the thoughtfulness and best wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Gratitude for Encouragement: A Letter from Howard Hughes")
![["Mrs. Stella Fortier wrote a letter to Congressman Schwabe regarding her dissatisfaction with the rent controls set by the Office of Price Administration for her apartment in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She detailed the renovations and improvements made to her apartment, comparing it to neighboring properties with higher rents. Mrs. Fortier expressed frustration with the lack of fair adjustments and the inability to make a living from her property due to high taxes and rent controls. She urged Congressman Schwabe to address the issue of rent controls and OPA policies."]](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_61_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Rent Control Complaint: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Louise Thomson writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing her frustration with the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A.) and the impact it has had on her apartment rental business. She requests a 20% increase in rents and the ability to adjust them on an equal basis. She praises Congressman Schwabe for his principles and justice and urges him to fight against government control and for freedom. She also mentions the poor condition of her property due to the O.P.A.'s restrictions. She concludes by expressing hope that Congress can lift them out of their despair."]](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_29_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0022_thumbnail.jpg "An Appeal for Fairness: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["The document is a series of communications between various individuals regarding the employment of Miss Heloise G. Knox as a Clerk Typist in the Farm Security Administration office in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Miss Knox passed the qualifying examination and is considered qualified and eligible for the position. Honorable George Schwabe endorsed Miss Knox for the position and it is recommended that he write or wire his recommendation to the Farm Security Administration in Dallas, Texas."]](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_89_0000-Knox,%20Helise%20G.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_89_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondences Regarding Employment Consideration of Heloise G. Knox as Clerk Typist at the Farm Security Administration")
![["The document is a response to an inquiry about the immigration of a fiance of an ex-serviceman. It explains that the fiance can enter the country under regular immigration laws and is free to visit and stay in the country even if they are not married within a certain period of time. The Congressman's office is willing to provide assistance whenever needed."]](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_20_0000-Immigration%20Authorities,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_20_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Immigration Laws for Fiances of Ex-servicemen: A Response from Congressman Schwabe")
![["The Sunbeam Sales Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma sent a letter to George B. Schwabe, M.C. regarding their difficulty in obtaining candies from manufacturers due to sugar rationing. The Office of Price Administration responded, explaining that regulations prevent the type of transaction suggested by the company. They expressed sympathy for the veterans involved but stated that there is little they can do under the circumstances. The OPA cited concerns about inequity and unfair advantages if the restrictions were lifted. Ultimately, they advised the veterans to sustain themselves through other means until they can successfully contact candy manufacturers."]](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_59_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_59_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Sugar Rationing and Monopoly Practices in Candy Industry")
![["Mr. Grant F. Pickett from Sand Springs, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman Schwabe requesting information on when a group of forty families in Osage County can expect to receive electric service from the Verdigris Valley Electrification Cooperative. The Rural Electrification Administration stated that construction is proposed for the area north of Sand Springs and east of Shell Lake. Materials have been difficult to obtain due to shortages caused by government restrictions during the war. Congressman Schwabe is willing to help expedite the extension of electrical service into the community. Mrs. A. L. Warren, Secretary, assured Pickett that they will investigate and provide updates on the progress. Congressman Schwabe requested Warren to obtain information and respond to Pickett promptly."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Electric Service in Osage County")
![["The document is a letter from the Oklahoma State Association for the Blind to George B. Schwabe, urging him to support a program to provide basic security and opportunity for the blind. The document outlines eight questions regarding aid to the blind, including advocating for more adequate relief, exempting earnings and income, removing means test abuses, allowing states to adopt their own interpretation of need, increasing federal contribution to poorer states, erasing responsibility of relatives, and prohibiting property transfer requirements. The association requests a response by November 1st and threatens to announce if no reply is received."]](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_3_0000-Socialized%20Medicine,%201946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_3_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_3_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from the Oklahoma State Association for the Blind to Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Improving Conditions for the Blind, 1946")
![["The document is a series of correspondence between George B. Schwabe, a congressman, and E. E. Battles, president of the Oklahoma Education Association, regarding a proposed amendment to the Internal Revenue Code that would exempt school teachers' benefits under the new Retirement Act from federal income taxes. Schwabe expresses his support for the amendment and promises to introduce a bill to address the discrimination against teachers in the current law. Battles highlights the financial burden faced by retired public employees and the need for a non-discriminatory amendment to provide tax exemptions for all aged taxpayers. Schwabe assures Battles of his personal commitment to supporting the legislation."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Amendment of the Internal Revenue Code for the Benefit of School Teachers, 1946")
![["Mrs. Emmert wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas expressing concern about the sale of coal lands belonging to the Choctaw-Chickasaw nations. Senator Thomas responded, stating that no agreement had been reached with the Secretary of the Interior and therefore no sale would be submitted for approval. Mrs. Emmert argued that the land should be sold now for a higher price to benefit the Indian people, and questioned the delay in selling the land. She also mentioned concerns about the appointment of Chief Durant and expressed her support for Senator Thomas based on his past support of Indian people."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Correspondence Regarding Choctaw-Chickasaw Tribal Affairs and Coal Land Sales")