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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Women's Army for National Defense: A Letter of Congratulations
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Labor Crisis: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_16_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support Needed for Premium Price Plan in the Tri-State District
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to O.P.A. and Strikes: Correspondence with George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Abolishing O.P.A. and Addressing Labor Strikes: Correspondence with George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea to Abolish O.P.A for the Return of Free Market: A Letter to Honorable Victor Wickersham
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about the O.P.A.: Letters from Constituents
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Fight Against O.P.A.: Correspondence Between Concerned Citizens
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to O.P.A.: Letters to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Misinformation and Political Strategy: A Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Karl E. Jones
- Date:
- 1946-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- IndustriesUnited States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a letter from Lt. Gen. Livonia H. Brown congratulating the recipient on their presentation to Congress about \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" and their participation in World War 2. Lt. Gen. Brown also praises the recipient for being selected as one of the twelve outstanding women of the year by the National Council of \"Negro\" Women. Lt. Gen. Brown expresses pride in the recipient's accomplishments and invites them to participate in a national program sponsored by the Women's Army for National Defense."]](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_0053_thumbnail.jpg "The Women's Army for National Defense: A Letter of Congratulations")
![["The document is a letter from Mrs. Lon Hawthorn to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expressing concern about the labor strikes and urging him to take action to curb the power of union leaders. Mrs. Hawthorn believes that the union leaders are causing havoc in the economic system and that the government needs to address the situation. Congressman Schwabe responds by acknowledging the issue and expressing his commitment to protecting the rights of the public and working towards ending the current labor situation."]](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_62_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Labor Crisis: A Call to Action")
![["The document is discussing the importance of the payment of premiums on copper, lead, and zinc as it affects mining operations in the Tri-State District. The author, George B. Schwabe, had contacted the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to make these payments, which are now confirmed to be retroactive to June 30, 1946, and to continue until June 30, 1947. Mrs. Ella Tallman Carpenter had requested support for the Premium Price Plan to avoid unemployment and economic suffering in the Tri-State 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_6_16_0000-Premium%20Payments,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_16_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Support Needed for Premium Price Plan in the Tri-State District")
![["Mrs. Drake writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing her opposition to the O.P.A. and strikes, stating that they are jeopardizing the American way of living. Congressman Schwabe agrees with her views and wishes she could influence her district's representative on the matter. He assures her that his votes align with her opinions and thanks her for her interest in the welfare of the American people and the world."]](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_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to O.P.A. and Strikes: Correspondence with George B. Schwabe")
![["Earl Drake wrote a letter to George B. Schwabe expressing his disapproval of O.P.A. and advocating for its abolition. He also voiced concerns about the strike situation and believed that allowing businesses to operate competitively based on quality and cost of production would improve the economy. Schwabe agreed with Drake's views and urged him to try to influence their district's Representative to support the abolition of O.P.A. Schwabe expressed his support for Drake's opinions and wished him well."]](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_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Abolishing O.P.A. and Addressing Labor Strikes: Correspondence with George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a request to Honorable Victor Wickersham in Washington, D.C. to abolish O.P.A in order to help eliminate black markets, Communism, and government bureaucracy. It is signed by Madgulon from Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 6, 1946."]](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_20_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea to Abolish O.P.A for the Return of Free Market: A Letter to Honorable Victor Wickersham")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing the dissatisfaction with the O.P.A (Office of Price Administration) and its impact on free enterprise in America. The writers express frustration with the O.P.A's practices and call for action from Congress to address the issue. They also criticize the influence of labor unions and question the effectiveness of the government in dealing with 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_20_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about the O.P.A.: Letters from Constituents")
![["The document from Mr. George B. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the O.P.A and its practices, stating that he has consistently voted against it and believes it is destroying legitimate free enterprise in America. In response, a letter from Joyner Wall expresses concern over the head of the O.P.A, Chester Bowles, and criticizes the bureau for not stabilizing prices and using unfair methods. Both letters show a strong opposition to the O.P.A and call for changes to its operations."]](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_20_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0031_thumbnail.jpg "The Fight Against O.P.A.: Correspondence Between Concerned Citizens")
![["The first letter is from Mr. W. R. Anders expressing opposition to the O.P.A. and its practices, which Congressman George B. Schwabe agrees with. Schwabe mentions his voting record against the O.P.A. and conveys his thanks to the other individuals who also signed the letter. The second letter is from an individual urging Congress to move the O.P.A. to Russia and criticizing the influence of the C.I.O. on Congress."]](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_20_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to O.P.A.: Letters to Congressman Schwabe")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, is addressing a letter to his attorney, Karl E. Jones, regarding misinformation about his vote on OPA amendments. He clarifies his voting record and offers to provide the Congressional Record as evidence. Schwabe also mentions Mr. Kinkaid's unpredictable behavior in the Congressional race and requests updates on the matter. Jones responds by informing Schwabe of the misinformation spread by the Tulsa World and suggests sending a friendly letter to Mr. Glenn Alderman. He also mentions Mr. Kinkaid's withdrawal from the race and the possible impact on the upcoming primary election."]](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_22_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Misinformation and Political Strategy: A Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Karl E. Jones")