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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill in Oklahoma, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Oklahoma Retail Grocers Association: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Reconversion Support in Bartlesville
- Date:
- 1945-11-21
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Veteran Homestead Bill HR 4589
- Date:
- 1945-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Navy Programs and Pearl Harbor Investigation
- Date:
- 1945-11-23
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Veterans' Paradise: A Proposed Homestead Initiative for Oklahoma War Veterans
- Date:
- 1945-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill, HR 4589
- Date:
- 1945-11-23
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Veterans' Homestead Proposal of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_20_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding HR 2859 Pension Bill for World War I Veterans
- Date:
- 1945-11-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between V.E. Caldwell and George B. Schwabe Regarding Veterans' Public Laws
- Date:
- 1945-11-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mr. Lloyd A. Gaines wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe inquiring about a bill introduced in Congress to provide veterans homesteads near Chouteau at the Oklahoma Ordnance Works. Representative Schwabe responded that no action had been taken on the bill yet, but he was receiving encouragement and believed it had a possibility of passing. He explained that after the act is passed, all Oklahoma veterans would be entitled to apply for one of these tracts. Representative Schwabe expressed his determination to fight for the veterans and thanked Mr. Gaines for his letter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill in Oklahoma, 1945")
![["George B. Schwabe, M.C. received a letter from Don Lyon of the Oklahoma Retail Grocers Association providing figures countering those of Mr. Chester Bowles of the Office of Price Administration. Schwabe expresses gratitude for the information and encourages Lyon to continue their work at the grassroots level."]](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_53_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Oklahoma Retail Grocers Association: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The Chamber of Commerce in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is requesting help from Congressman Schwabe to address the urgent need for building materials to construct homes and businesses in their area. They are facing a housing shortage due to labor troubles and government restrictions. They have enclosed two letters explaining the situation and are asking for assistance in speeding up the reconversion program."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Reconversion Support in Bartlesville")
![["James C. Bowker wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe inquiring about the veterans' homestead bill, HR 4589, which Schwabe introduced. Bowker expressed interest in obtaining one of the farms that would be available to service men if the bill passed. He explained that he was a veteran who had been forced to sell his farm after being drafted, and now he was looking for a chance to buy a farm at a reasonable price. Schwabe responded by sending Bowker a copy of the bill and expressing his belief that it was a constructive idea for veterans. He also promised to keep working towards the bill's passage and encouraged Bowker to reach out to him with any further questions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Veteran Homestead Bill HR 4589")
![["The document includes correspondence regarding the Naval Appropriation Bill, the Pearl Harbor investigation, and unionism. Congressman George Schwabe is mentioned in the letters, and there is a request for information on the Pearl Harbor investigation. The documents also discuss the potential impact of cutting funds for officer training programs and express appreciation for input on controversial 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_3_42_0000-Navy,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Navy Programs and Pearl Harbor Investigation")
![["Mrs. Jesse D. Smith wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe inquiring about the \"veterans' paradise\" he proposed to establish near Pryor, Oklahoma for veterans to homestead. Schwabe's bill, HR 4589, aimed to subdivide a 16,000-acre tract of land for Oklahoma residents who served in the military. He informed Mrs. Smith that her husband would be eligible if he was an Oklahoma resident at the time he entered the service. Mrs. Smith requested information about the land and towns near the proposed site."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Veterans' Paradise: A Proposed Homestead Initiative for Oklahoma War Veterans")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Earl L. Winger regarding a veterans homestead bill, HR 4589, that Schwabe introduced. Schwabe believes that the bill could create a \"veterans' paradise\" for veterans to establish homes for themselves and their families. He mentions that the bill is becoming popular and hopes it will be passed. Schwabe assures Winger that he will keep him informed of the progress of the bill and puts Winger's name on the list of interested individuals."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill, HR 4589")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Whitehead wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe about a veterans' homestead proposal. She inquired about the size of the tracts of land, eligibility for veterans with pensions, and the process of applying for the program. She also mentioned a newspaper article about veterans being given land from the Cherokee Nation. She expressed interest in the program for a young man under her care who is unable to work due to health reasons. She also expressed her support for the Republican party and emphasized the need for a good administration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Veterans' Homestead Proposal of 1945")
![["Mrs. Scott, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting his support for bill HR 2859, which would provide pensions for World War I veterans for disabilities that may develop after their service. Schwabe responded that he would give the bill serious consideration and hoped his vote would meet with her approval."]](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_20_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_20_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_20_0026_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding HR 2859 Pension Bill for World War I Veterans")
![["Mr. V.E. Caldwell requested copies of Public Laws 346 and 16, as well as other literature related to veterans, from George B. Schwabe. Schwabe acknowledged the request and sent the requested material to Caldwell. Caldwell expressed gratitude for the assistance in his work as a Contact Representative with the Veterans Administration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between V.E. Caldwell and George B. Schwabe Regarding Veterans' Public Laws")