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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_3
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- U.S. Highways
- Date:
- 1941-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_86
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Principal Waterways of the United States
- Date:
- 1941-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--United States, WaterwaysUnited States
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_041_1_3_35_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
- Title:
- Preference for Presidential Term Limit Amendment
- Date:
- 1941-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_13
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1941-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_74
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- State of Oklahoma, Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System
- Date:
- 1941-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Sympathies: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1941-05-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding HR 2652 and the Lead Industry
- Date:
- 1941-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_87
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Outline Map of the United States
- Date:
- 1941-06-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940
- Date:
- 1941-06-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the Committee on Fair Employment Practice: Executive Order No. 9346 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Date:
- 1941-06-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
![["Transportation Map: This map features approval noted on October 25, 1940, and a revision on May 15, 1941, in the right-hand corner. Dimensions: 27 1/4 x 41."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_3_thumbnail.jpg "U.S. Highways")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title Transportation map by the Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army and the provided text: This U.S. Army Engineer's transportation map illustrates improved waterways, including those managed by U.S., state, foreign, and private entities, with the Trans-Florida Barge Channel prominently marked. It features an annotation dedicated to Senator Thomas, authorizing the channel to connect the existing Mississippi and Atlantic Seaboard waterway systems. Dimensions: Not specified."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_86_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Waterways of the United States")
![["The document is seeking opinions on two proposed amendments to limit the tenure of the Presidency. One option is to make Presidents ineligible for reelection after serving two terms, while the other option is to have a single term of seven years with no possibility of reelection. The Committee is seeking input on which option is preferred and hopes to introduce the amendment in Congress. Contributions are also being requested to support the campaign for the amendment."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_041_1_3_35_0024.jpg "Preference for Presidential Term Limit Amendment")
![["Road map by the State Highway Commission: This map features a legend detailing road materials, names of major highways, and markings with dates for specific highways. Dimensions: 20 x 26 3/4."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_13_thumbnail.jpg "Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System, Oklahoma")
![["Road map by the State of Oklahoma, Department of Highways, featuring a sticker labeled Exhibit 'I' in the lower right corner and a black circle around Ponca City. Dimensions: 20 x 27."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_74_thumbnail.jpg "State of Oklahoma, Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System")
![["Mrs. Swan writes a letter to Congressman Schwabe expressing her struggles as a mother with her husband serving in the military and her concerns about the retention of servicemen. Congressman Schwabe responds, expressing sympathy for Mrs. Swan and her situation, and explaining his efforts to pass legislation allowing servicemen to be discharged. He criticizes the New Deal majority in Congress for not passing such legislation and expresses concern about the influence of the military authorities on the government."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0001.jpg "Concerns and Sympathies: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The Lead Industries Association is concerned about the potential negative impact of HR 2652, which would allow for further cuts in lead tariffs. They argue that the current duty rate already provides little protection for the lead industry in the US, and that foreign producers are able to sell lead at lower prices. They also highlight the importance of maintaining the lead industry in the US for national security and economic reasons."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0006.jpg "Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding HR 2652 and the Lead Industry")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. **Summary:** Coverage map by Henry H. Buckman illustrates the inland barge and pipeline transport and distribution of petroleum from mid-continent and gulf fields to the Eastern Seaboards, highlighting authorized, existing, proposed, and uncompleted pipelines. Dimensions: Not specified in the provided data (refer to ID: CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_87 for potential archive details)."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_87_thumbnail.jpg "Outline Map of the United States")
![["This act, passed in 1944, made changes to the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940. It allowed for the continuation of insurance coverage for individuals in active military service as commissioned officers, even if premiums were not paid. It also ensured that insurance benefits would not be denied for those who died before July 1, 1942, due to inadequate procedures for premium deductions. Any liabilities under this act would be covered by the National Service Life Insurance appropriation."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0011.jpg "Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940")
![["Executive Order #9346, issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 27, 1943, amends Executive Order #8802 by establishing a new Committee on Fair Employment Practice. The purpose of the committee is to eliminate discriminatory employment practices in war industries and the government, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin. The committee is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination, making recommendations to federal departments and agencies, and promoting the utilization and training of manpower without discrimination. The order also includes provisions for contracting agencies, vocational training programs, and the appointment and operation of the committee."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0001.jpg "Establishment of the Committee on Fair Employment Practice: Executive Order No. 9346 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt")