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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Petition from Lukachukai District Officers Highlighting Navajo Community Needs
- Date:
- 1946-03-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Advocacy for Improved Education for Navajo Indian Children: Letters between Rev. Anselm Sippel and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Archbishop Byrne's Appeal for Navajo Education: A 1946 Correspondence with Senator Thomas
- Date:
- 1946-03-18
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Addressing OPA Rent Control: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-03-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Call to Action: Sending Surplus Category V Air Corps Officers Home from Japan
- Date:
- 1946-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Debate on Draft Law Extension: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Employment Opportunity: United States Naval Ammunition Depot Civil Service Examination
- Date:
- 1946-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_4_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Lanham Act and Its Impact on Oklahoma Schools: A Telegram Report from 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_4_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Legislator's Response to Request for Support of Federal Aid for Schools in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-03-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- In Defense of Democracy: A Speech on Communism and American Values
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The officers of Lukashenka District are petitioning for better educational facilities and healthcare for their community. They stress the need for a larger school or additional day schools to accommodate all the children in the area, as well as the need for a hospital to provide medical care closer to home. They also highlight the challenges of transporting food and fuel to the isolated community and request for an all-weather road to be built. They express confidence that their requests are reasonable and urge for prompt action to address these urgent needs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Petition from Lukachukai District Officers Highlighting Navajo Community Needs")
![["The text is a letter from Rev. Anselm Sippel to Senator Elmer Thomas, urging him to consider proposed remedies for the inadequate education facilities for Navajo Indian children. The Catholic missionaries working with the Navajo community have witnessed the critical need for improved education and are requesting immediate action from Congress to address the issue. Senator Thomas responds acknowledging the suggestions and assures that they will be kept in mind, expressing his interest in legislation for the benefit of American Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Legislation,%20Jan.-Jul.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_17_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Advocacy for Improved Education for Navajo Indian Children: Letters between Rev. Anselm Sippel and Senator Elmer Thomas, 1946")
![["The Archbishop of Santa Fe wrote to Senator Thomas about the educational needs of Navajo Indians, highlighting the lack of schools and the importance of education for their advancement. The Catholic Missionary Group also presented resolutions to Congress, calling for more funding and resources to improve education for Navajo children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Navajo,%201946-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_18_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Archbishop Byrne's Appeal for Navajo Education: A 1946 Correspondence with Senator Thomas")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, received a letter from citizens of Tulsa requesting him to advocate for the continuation of rent control by the Office of Price Administration (OPA). Schwabe acknowledges the concerns about shortages and price increases that may result from lifting price controls, but also notes the public's dissatisfaction with the OPA due to abuses of authority. He promises to consider the issue carefully and act in the best interest of his constituents. Schwabe has surveyed his district on the issue and will use the feedback to inform his decision-making process."]](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_31_0000-Housing,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing OPA Rent Control: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is from Calvin M. Swindell to George B. Schwabe, discussing the issue of Air Force officers in Japan being declared surplus and not being allowed to return to the United States despite meeting the criteria for early discharge. Swindell requests more shipping space to be made available to send these officers home. Schwabe acknowledges the letter and states that he has inserted it into the Congressional Record to bring attention to the issue and potentially lead to corrective measures."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Call to Action: Sending Surplus Category V Air Corps Officers Home from Japan")
![["The document is a response to a man named Max Koesler who is opposed to the extension of the Draft Law and compulsory military training in peace-time. The writer, George B. Schwabe, acknowledges Keesler's opinion and suggests that the voluntary system should be given a fair trial before considering any extension of the draft. Schwabe also shares his own experience of having four sons in the service during the war, expressing sympathy for Keesler's loss of one of his sons. Schwabe emphasizes the importance of offering better pay to encourage voluntary enlistment in the military."]](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_46_0000-Selective%20Service,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Debate on Draft Law Extension: A Letter Exchange")
![["The document is an announcement for a civil service examination for the position of Ordnance man at the United States Naval Ammunition Depot in McAlester, Oklahoma. The announcement provides information on the duties, qualifications, salary, work-week, and application process for the position. It also includes details on age limits, citizenship requirements, physical requirements, veteran preference, and how to apply for the examination. Applicants must submit the necessary forms to the specified office before the closing date to be considered for the position."]](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_3_1_0000-Civil%20Service%20Commission,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Employment Opportunity: United States Naval Ammunition Depot Civil Service Examination")
![["The document discusses the importance of continuing federal aid under the Lanham Act to Oklahoma schools in war-affected areas through the 1946-47 fiscal year. It provides data on school attendance, state appropriations, minimum program income, advalorem levy, and total revenue for Lanham Act aided schools compared to others. The document highlights the financial disadvantage faced by schools in war-affected areas and the need for continued support due to the dislocation of population and higher costs. It also mentions that this condition will persist through 1946-47 due to legislative timelines and property reassessment schedules."]](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_4_0000-Education,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_4_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Lanham Act and Its Impact on Oklahoma Schools: A Telegram Report from 1946")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman George Schwabe expressing his opposition to federal aid for schools, citing concerns about federal control over public schools and the potential for increased regulations. He mentions that his district voted against such aid, and he doubts the bill will pass in the House. The document also includes information about an amended bill for federal aid to schools, outlining eligibility criteria and the method of apportionment of funds to states."]](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_4_0000-Education,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_4_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Legislator's Response to Request for Support of Federal Aid for Schools in 1946")
![["The speaker discusses his views on communism and democracy, stating that communism does not pose a real threat to democracy. He emphasizes the importance of democracy and its achievements, stating that democracy has provided more freedom and higher living standards than any other form of government. The speaker is protective of democracy and its institutions, expressing a desire to not have its accomplishments attributed to communism. He also discusses the importance of freedom of speech and the government serving the people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0000-Spring-June,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "In Defense of Democracy: A Speech on Communism and American Values")