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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Amendment to Federal Tax Act for Armed Forces Compensation
- Date:
- 1945-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Compulsory Military Training
- Date:
- 1945-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Religious Rights: A Plea to Representative Schwabe Regarding Bill H.R. 2403
- Date:
- 1945-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_8_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Postal Workers: A Letter from Atlas Life Insurance Company President
- Date:
- 1945-04-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005
- 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 Peyote Bill
- Date:
- 1945-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Taxation
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress, Employment
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_6_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation for the Passing of the Doughton House Concurrent Resolution
- Date:
- 1945-06-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Education Opportunities for Servicemen: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-09-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Our Troops: A Wife's Plea for Action
- Date:
- 1945-09-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Opposition to Drafting Young Men: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-04-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is from the American War Dads of Shidler Chapter #56 in Oklahoma, requesting an amendment to the Federal Income Tax Act of 1944 to exempt men and women in the armed forces from income tax. They believe that these individuals are making significant sacrifices and should not be burdened with income tax when they return home. They are seeking the cooperation of Congressmen and Senators from Oklahoma to support this amendment. Another letter is included from a parent expressing concerns about the lack of opportunities for servicemen to continue their education after the war."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Amendment to Federal Tax Act for Armed Forces Compensation")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a representative in Washington, responding to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Collins' protest against compulsory military training for young people. Schwabe agrees with their views and expresses his intention to defend the lads and prevent them from being herded into the Army. The Collins express their concerns about losing their freedoms and advocate for alternative forms of military training, such as ROTC courses in high schools and colleges. They also request Schwabe's assurance that he will prevent the bill from passing quickly without thorough study."]](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_42_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Compulsory Military Training")
![["Mr. Allen P. Dale wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe regarding Bill H.R. 2403, which restricts the use of the Peyote religion among Native Americans. Dale, a full-blood Omaha Indian, argues that Peyote has been used for worship by Indigenous peoples long before the arrival of white settlers. He emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and requests that the bill be quashed to protect the rights of Native Americans who use Peyote as a sacrament. Dale also mentions the sacrifices made by Indigenous soldiers in wars alongside their non-Indigenous counterparts."]](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_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Religious Rights: A Plea to Representative Schwabe Regarding Bill H.R. 2403")
![["The document is written by Harry Hudson to Congressman George Schwabe, urging him to support H.R. 2071 to raise postal carriers' income. Harry also updates George on the situation in Tulsa and mentions attending War Dad meetings."]](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_8_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_8_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Postal Workers: A Letter from Atlas Life Insurance Company President")
![["The document was written by Vern E. Thompson to Honorable George B. Schwabe, expressing gratitude for his interest in the peyote bill opposed by the Quapaw Indians. Thompson also mentioned their old acquaintanceship in Oklahoma and noted Schwabe's role on the Indian affairs committee."]](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_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Peyote Bill")
![["The document from Mr. Silliman to Congressman Schwabe expresses opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act, calling it a \"screw-ball idea\" and criticizing it as a tactic to gain the African American vote and create a new government bureau. Congressman Schwabe responds, assuring Mr. Silliman that he does not support the bill in its current form and advising him to take the matter up with Democratic representatives in 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_5_10_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The document lists various office locations in different cities, including New York, Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The writer expresses appreciation to Honorable George B. Schwabe for informing them that the House had passed a resolution granting an option to deduct intangible drilling and development costs as expenses. The document is signed by N.N. Tallish."]](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_6_0000-Petroleum%20Industry,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_6_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation for the Passing of the Doughton House Concurrent Resolution")
![["The document discusses the importance of providing educational opportunities for soldiers in the Navy, particularly those who enlisted at a young age and did not complete their high school education. The idea of offering courses in various subjects during their service period is considered beneficial for their morale and future opportunities. The document also mentions the feasibility of providing instructors for such courses and suggests the possibility of offering correspondence courses with financial assistance from the government. The document urges for collaboration in looking after the welfare of sailors and includes a newspaper clipping about a congressman's suggestion for educational programs for soldiers in the army of occupation."]](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_55_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Education Opportunities for Servicemen: A Call to Action")
![["Mrs. Haynie writes to Congressman Schwabe requesting assistance in getting her husband, who is serving in the Army overseas, released from service. She expresses her frustration with Congressman May's attitude towards the situation and suggests making Selective Service a permanent part of the law to maintain adequate strength in the Armed Services without penalizing those who have already served. She also mentions her financial struggles as a result of losing her job at an aircraft plant. Mrs. Haynie emphasizes the need for help and support for families of service members."]](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_55_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Our Troops: A Wife's Plea for Action")
![["Mrs. Tetlock wrote to Congressman Schwabe expressing her concern about 18 year old boys being drafted into the Army. Congressman Schwabe shares her concerns and explains that he voted for amendments to the draft bill to prevent drafting men under 21. He believes that militarism is dangerous and opposes the military influence in government. Mrs. Tetlock appreciates his support and hopes for a law to raise the draft age to 21."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Opposition to Drafting Young Men: A Letter Exchange")
