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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the 1940 Defense Housing Act: Additional Appropriation and Revisions
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Public Works Acquisition and Equipment Act for Defense Program
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Increase Defense Housing Appropriation by $300,000,000 - Public Law 119, 78th Congress
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Increase Funding for National Defense Housing Act of 1940
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Act to Expedite the Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Act to Expedite Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Act for Expedited Provision of Defense-Related Housing
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph Kennedy
- Date:
- 1945-04-03
- Creator:
- Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957, Mead, James M. (James Michael), 1885-1964
- Topic:
- World War, 1939-1945
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Miss Elizabeth L. Fox Regarding Proposed Legislation H. R. 2497
- Date:
- 1945-05-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_3_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Proposed Social Security Tax Increase in 1946
- Date:
- 1945-10-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["This act amends a previous act related to defense housing by authorizing an additional appropriation of $150,000,000 and making changes to the costs and funding allocation for housing units. It was approved on April 29, 1941."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to the 1940 Defense Housing Act: Additional Appropriation and Revisions")
![["This public law, enacted by the 77th Congress, provides for the acquisition and equipment of public works necessary for the defense program. It includes provisions for defense housing and public works, such as schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities. The law authorizes the Federal Works Administrator to acquire land, plan and construct public works, and make loans or grants for their maintenance. It also outlines provisions for the termination of authority once the emergency declared by the President has ceased. The law emphasizes the importance of maintaining and operating public works based on need, without discrimination based on race, creed, or color."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Public Works Acquisition and Equipment Act for Defense Program")
![["This act increases the amount of money authorized to be appropriated for defense housing by $300,000,000. It also includes provisions regarding administrative expenses, the use of funds derived from rental or operation of properties acquired under the act, and the removal of temporary housing after the end of the declared emergency."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to Increase Defense Housing Appropriation by $300,000,000 - Public Law 119, 78th Congress")
![["This act authorizes an additional $200,000,000 to be appropriated for housing in connection with national defense. It also amends a previous act to increase the funding amount to $500,000,000 and includes provisions for the use of the funds, including restrictions on funding for child care and public schools. The total amount allocated for contributions to public and private agencies for the maintenance and operation of public works is limited to $40,000,000 after July 1, 1943."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to Increase Funding for National Defense Housing Act of 1940")
![["This act amends a previous act to provide housing for those engaged in national defense activities. It sets limits on the cost of housing units and allows for the construction of temporary units. It also outlines procedures for the recovery of possession of property, appropriations for housing, and the management of temporary shelters. The act emphasizes the importance of selling housing quickly and providing fair rentals. It also mandates consultation with local officials and gives preference to local residents for employment."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to the Act to Expedite the Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes")
![["This Act, passed by the 77th Congress, amends a previous Act related to the provision of housing for national defense. It includes provisions for providing housing for essential government employees in the District of Columbia, as well as funding for public works in the same area. The Act also allows for advancements to be made for public works in the District of Columbia, with repayment and interest conditions outlined. The terms 'Federal Works Administrator' and 'Federal Works Agency' are clarified within the Act."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to the Act to Expedite Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes")
![["This act amends a previous act related to housing provision for national defense. It adds a phrase regarding claimant agency under a controlled materials plan and deletes certain words from a specific section of the previous act. The amendment was approved on July 1, 1944."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to the Act for Expedited Provision of Defense-Related Housing")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0001.jpg "Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph Kennedy")
![["Miss Fox wrote to Congressman Schwabe urging support for H.R. 2497, a bill benefiting federal employees. Schwabe acknowledged receipt of her letter and informed her that the bill was in committee with hearings to begin soon. He expressed sympathy for federal employees and promised to study the bill before voting on it. Schwabe encouraged further communication from Fox on issues of interest."]](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_19_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Miss Elizabeth L. Fox Regarding Proposed Legislation H. R. 2497")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce expresses his opposition to the increase of the Social Security Tax from 1% to 21% as of January 1, 1946. He believes that the funds should be kept inviolate and that the increase is unjustifiable. The Chamber of Commerce also opposes the tax increase and requests Schwabe to go on record opposing it. The document highlights the amenities and resources of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Proposed Social Security Tax Increase in 1946")
