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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation to Hon. Helen Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for 1500 Copies of The Negro Soldier by Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding H. R. 2346: The Merchant Marine Bill of Rights
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Postal Employees: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Postal Employees: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Postal Employee Compensation: A Letter from Representative George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Reforming the Military Caste System: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between J. Frank Sneed and George B. Schwabe Regarding the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Governor Kerr's Road Program in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is from Dillis Patron to Helen Douglas, praising her for her role in Congress and her work on behalf of democracy. She mentions her husband's work organizing \"Negro\" workers and requests copies of articles from the Congressional Record on the \"Negro\" soldier. She also expresses pride in the increasing stature of women in government and admiration for Helen Douglas."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation to Hon. Helen Douglas")
![["Mr. Reger requested 1500 copies of a speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas titled \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" on March 20, 1946. Douglas acknowledged the request and informed Reger that there was a charge of $17.00 per thousand copies. She also mentioned that she could send the extra 500 copies at no additional charge. Reger thanked Douglas and requested the copies be sent immediately."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Request for 1500 Copies of The Negro Soldier by Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document dated March 20, 1946, is from George B. Schwabe to Mr. Melvin Coryell regarding H. R. 2346, also known as the Merchant Marine Bill of Rights. Schwabe is not familiar with the provisions of the bill and mentions that it is still being considered by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. He states that hearings have been held and the bill is now before a sub-committee for further study. Coryell is urged to support the bill and provide feedback on it as soon as possible."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding H. R. 2346: The Merchant Marine Bill of Rights")
![["Miss Hazel E. Master wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe urging him to support a bill to increase the compensation of postal employees. Schwabe responded, stating that he has always been a friend to postal employees and was active in supporting a similar measure the previous year. He expressed his support for the bill and hoped his vote would meet with Master's 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_6_14_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Postal Employees: A Call to Action")
![["Mr. Tippett wrote to Representative Schwabe urging support for a bill to increase the compensation of postal employees. Schwabe responded, stating he has always been a friend to postal employees and supported their measure in the past. Schwabe assured Tippett that he would continue to support measures benefiting postal employees and hoped his voting record would meet with Tippett's 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_6_14_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Postal Employees: A Call to Action")
![["Mrs. Claude T. Lowery wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe urging his support for House Bill No. 5059, which aimed to increase the pay of postal employees by $300 per annum. She believed this increase was not sufficient given the rising cost of living and requested a more permanent and substantial raise. Representative Schwabe responded, assuring the Lowerys of his continued support for postal employees and indicating that he would be their friend in this matter."]](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_14_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_14_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Postal Employee Compensation: A Letter from Representative George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is discussing the need for reform in the military caste system, advocating for equal treatment of enlisted men and officers. The author criticizes outdated practices and regulations and suggests promoting capable enlisted personnel to commissioned officers. They believe that the current system is causing bitterness among enlisted men and preventing re-enlistment. The document calls for immediate action by Congress 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_6_54_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Reforming the Military Caste System: A Call to Action")
![["Mr. J. Frank Sneed and Edna J. Sneed wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing their disapproval of the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill, which proposed socialized medicine. Congressman Schwabe responded, stating his opposition to all forms of socialized medicine and recommending that the Sneeds contact their District Congressman to ascertain his views on the subject. Schwabe also mentioned that he believes the current system of healthcare for those who cannot afford it is working smoothly and that the Federal Government should not take on the responsibility of providing healthcare for the entire population."]](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_4_0000-Social%20Security,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between J. Frank Sneed and George B. Schwabe Regarding the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill")
![["Elmer Thomas received a letter from Andy Young expressing interest in the sale of coal-asphalt land of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation. Thomas forwarded Young's letter to the Office of Indian Affairs for an update. He also received a letter from Jack Love inquiring about the status of the land sale, to which Thomas explained the process and current situation."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Coal-Asphalt Land Sale of the Choctaw-Chickasaw Nation in 1946")
![["Mr. Milbourn wrote to Congressman Schwabe urging him to assist in allocating funds for the completion of United States Highway 60. Schwabe expressed doubts about Governor Kerr's ability to do so due to his ties with the New Deal Administration. He suggested that electing the right kind of Governor and filling local tickets with Republican candidates could help address the issue. Schwabe assured Milbourn of his willingness to help the people of his district."]](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_62_0000-Public%20Road%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Governor Kerr's Road Program in Oklahoma")