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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocacy for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee: Correspondence and Timeline
- Date:
- 1944-06-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns over Proposed Legislation Impacting Employment and Racial Tensions in Northern Industrial Cities
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Methodist Woman Urging Support for H.R. 700 Bill
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Mrs. Edger R-Pitcher to Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe Regarding Pending Bills in Congress
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Procedural Rules and Regulations for Fair Employment Practice in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Racial Discrimination in Employment: The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' Statement on H.R. 2232
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Increase Funding for National Defense Housing Act of 1940
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The National Labor Relations Act of 1935
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the Committee on Fair Employment Practice: Executive Order No. 9346 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of planning for peace after World War II, using American production as a weapon to create a better life for all. She argues against fears of overproduction and advocates for proper planning to ensure full employment and a higher standard of living for Americans. She criticizes those who resist progress and highlights historical examples of successful change despite opposition. Douglas believes that with proper planning and utilization of resources, America can create a better future for all its citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0000-Campaign%20Speeches,%20March-December,%201944/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice")
![["The document is a letter requesting support for a bill to establish a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee, responsible to Congress and the courts. It highlights the importance of preventing economic discrimination as the country transitions to peacetime production. The document also provides background information on the establishment of the National Council for a Permanent FEPC and the efforts made to promote the bill in Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advocacy for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee: Correspondence and Timeline")
![["The document argues against the enactment of legislation that addresses racial issues, particularly in northern industrial cities. It warns of potential racial disturbances and chaos in the workplace, and suggests that the increasing percentage of the Negro population outside of the Southern States may bring about similar problems seen in the South since the Civil War. The document also expresses concern about the potential for legalized blackmail and troublemaking if the legislation is passed. The author urges readers to prevent the enactment of this act."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns over Proposed Legislation Impacting Employment and Racial Tensions in Northern Industrial Cities")
![["The writer, Mrs. F. Hader, is urging support for bills related to fair practices and the Fair Practices Committee. She is part of a group of Methodist women who have studied the bills and believes they deserve support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Methodist Woman Urging Support for H.R. 700 Bill")
![["The document is from Mrs. Edger R-Pitcher to Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe, discussing support for pending bills in Congress related to permanent employment practices. Mrs. R-Pitcher mentions being part of a group of Methodist women who have studied the bills and feel justified in supporting them."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Mrs. Edger R-Pitcher to Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe Regarding Pending Bills in Congress")
![["The document outlines the procedural rules and regulations of the President's Committee on Fair Employment Practice in Oklahoma. It details the process for initiating formal proceedings, conducting hearings, and issuing decisions. Parties have the right to file motions, present evidence, and file exceptions to decisions. The document emphasizes the importance of following the established procedures and timelines throughout the process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Procedural Rules and Regulations for Fair Employment Practice in Oklahoma")
![["The document presents the opposition of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders and Helpers of America to Bill H.R. 2232, which aims to prohibit discrimination in employment. The organization argues that they have not discriminated against any workers based on race and that admitting non-white members could cause issues within the organization. They also criticize the Fair Employment Practice Committee for demanding changes that would disrupt their organization. The organization believes that the bill would force them to admit non-white members and could have negative consequences for all members involved."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Racial Discrimination in Employment: The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers' Statement on H.R. 2232")
![["This act authorizes an additional $200,000,000 to be appropriated for housing in connection with national defense. It also amends a previous act to increase the funding amount to $500,000,000 and includes provisions for the use of the funds, including restrictions on funding for child care and public schools. The total amount allocated for contributions to public and private agencies for the maintenance and operation of public works is limited to $40,000,000 after July 1, 1943."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to Increase Funding for National Defense Housing Act of 1940")
![["This text is an act passed by Congress to create a National Labor Relations Board in order to address and prevent labor disputes that burden or obstruct interstate and foreign commerce. The act aims to protect the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively, promote equal bargaining power between employers and employees, and encourage the practice of collective bargaining. It defines key terms related to labor relations and outlines the structure and functions of the National Labor Relations Board. Members of the Board are appointed by the President and are tasked with addressing unfair labor practices, resolving disputes, and promoting the free flow of commerce."]](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_57_0000-Labor,%201935-1941/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The National Labor Relations Act of 1935")