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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of Freight Classification and Class Rates in Railroad Transportation Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_32_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Housing Crisis: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Mrs. Ellen Goebel Regarding Equal Rights Amendment
- Date:
- 1945-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting HR 5256: A Call to Action for Merchant Seamen
- Date:
- 1945-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman George Schwabe and Mrs. Bessie Grant Regarding Equal Rights Amendment and Maloney-Monroney Resolution
- Date:
- 1945-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Equal Rights Amendment and Maloney-Monroney Resolution: A Letter from George B. Schwabe to Mrs. Bessie Grant
- Date:
- 1945-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_68_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The President's Power Grab: A Concerned Citizen's Letter
- Date:
- 1945-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil Rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_5_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence on Social Security Tax Rate between George B. Schwabe and W. W. Jackson
- Date:
- 1945-01-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_11_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Radio Frequency Allocation for Medical Equipment: Correspondence with Dr. Amelia G. Roy
- Date:
- 1945-01-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a bill introduced in the 79th Congress requiring the establishment of a classification of freight and a scale of class rates for transportation of property by railroad in the United States. The bill aims to prevent discrimination among regions or territories and declares it necessary in the public interest. It amends the Interstate Commerce Act to include these provisions."]](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_5_25_0000-Freight%20Rates,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of Freight Classification and Class Rates in Railroad Transportation Act of 1945")
![["The document is from W. M. Erdahl to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expressing concern about the high prices of houses and the difficulty in finding affordable housing for Skelly and other oil company employees. Erdahl urges Congressman Schwabe to consider legislation to place a sales ceiling on houses to address the housing situation. A reply from Congressman Schwabe's secretary, A. L. Warren, acknowledges the letter and states that Congressman Schwabe will be informed of Erdahl's views upon his return to Washington."]](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_32_0000-Housing,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_32_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing the Housing Crisis: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["The recipient of the letter, Mrs. Ellen Goebel, had sent two postal cards to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the equal rights amendment and the Maloney-Monroney Resolution. Congressman Schwabe has not yet completed his study of the measures but assures Mrs. Goebel that he will vote in the best interests of all concerned. He also invites her to reach out to him at any time."]](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_6_0000-Equal%20Rights,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Mrs. Ellen Goebel Regarding Equal Rights Amendment")
![["Mrs. Victor F. Barnett wrote a letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe expressing her opposition to the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. She believes that the amendment would nullify laws that protect women in the workforce, particularly future mothers. Schwabe acknowledges her letter and assures her that he will study the proposal and consider her views if he is called upon to vote on the legislation."]](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_6_0000-Equal%20Rights,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in 1945")
![["The document is from Robert G. Young to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, urging him to support House Resolution HR 5256 which would provide unemployment insurance for merchant seamen. Young requests federal administration of the insurance program to ensure its effectiveness. Schwabe responds, stating that he will give the matter serious consideration when the new Congress takes up the issue."]](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_86_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting HR 5256: A Call to Action for Merchant Seamen")
![["Congressman George Schwabe received letters from Mrs. Bessie Grant expressing her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment but favoring the Maloney-Monroney Resolution. He acknowledges her letters and promises to carefully consider her views, encouraging her to continue writing with any suggestions. Mrs. Grant reiterates her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in her letter."]](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_6_0000-Equal%20Rights,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman George Schwabe and Mrs. Bessie Grant Regarding Equal Rights Amendment and Maloney-Monroney Resolution")
![["Mrs. Bessie Grant has written to Congressman George Schwabe expressing her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment but support for the Maloney-Monroney Resolution. Congressman Schwabe has acknowledged her letters and stated that he will consider her views on the matter."]](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_6_0000-Equal%20Rights,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Equal Rights Amendment and Maloney-Monroney Resolution: A Letter from George B. Schwabe to Mrs. Bessie Grant")
![["Harry Seaton, a lawyer from Tulsa, Oklahoma, expresses concerns to Congressman George Schwabe about the administration's proposal to draft nurses, labor, and the 4-F's. Seaton believes that granting the President more power to draft women is a move towards totalitarianism and urges Schwabe to vote against it. Schwabe responds that he is studying the situation and will vote against any further encroachment of executive power on the rights of the people."]](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_68_0000-Labor,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_68_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The President's Power Grab: A Concerned Citizen's Letter")
![["The document is a correspondence between W. W. Jackson, Vice President of South West Box Company, and George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, regarding the Social Security tax rate. Jackson expresses his belief that the current tax rate is adequate based on his analysis of income and disbursements, and requests more information if an increase in tax is justified. Schwabe assures Jackson that the measure regarding Social Security tax rate has been passed according to his wishes and welcomes any future input from Jackson."]](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_7_5_0000-Social%20Security,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_5_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_5_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence on Social Security Tax Rate between George B. Schwabe and W. W. Jackson")
![["Dr. Amelia G. Roy complained about a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that she believed was unfavorable to her Short-Wave diathermy apparatus. Congressman George B. Schwabe contacted the FCC and received a response indicating that the proposed allocation of radio frequencies for medical equipment was still under consideration. The FCC had held hearings and received testimony from various services, including medical, regarding the need for frequencies. The FCC's proposal included designated frequency bands for medical use to reduce interference with radio reception. The final decision on allocations would be made after further consideration of evidence and input from interested parties."]](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_3_11_0000-Federal%20Communications%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Radio Frequency Allocation for Medical Equipment: Correspondence with Dr. Amelia G. Roy")