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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Postwar Planning Funding for Cities: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Support for Fair Employment Practices Legislation
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Fair Employment Practices Legislation in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Sending Undertrained Boys Overseas
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor and Employment, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for H.R. 2071: A Letter from a Constituent
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for H.R. 2071: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_24_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Memo Regarding Osage Council's Request to Visit Washington
- Date:
- 1945-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Fair Employment Practice Act: Asserting Business Concerns and Political Perspectives
- Date:
- 1945-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Sending Young Boys into Combat: Correspondence between W. E. Rowsey and George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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)
![["The document from Congressman George B. Schwabe acknowledges receipt of a letter from W. F. McMurry, Water Superintendent of the City Water Department in Tulsa, Oklahoma, regarding funds made available for cities to plan postwar activities and construction work. Schwabe provides information on the Act passed by Congress, including a provision for $35,000,000 for planning projects, with an estimated $500,000 for the State of Oklahoma. Schwabe also mentions sending a letter to mayors and city commissioners in Oklahoma's First Congressional District on the same subject. McMurry had requested a copy of the bill and Schwabe's opinion on Tulsa obtaining funds for increasing the city's water supply post-war. Schwabe responds positively and offers his assistance."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0003.jpg "Postwar Planning Funding for Cities: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Earl McMahon sent a postal card to Congressman George B. Schwabe urging his support of H.R. 700 and S. 101 regarding permanent fair employment practices. Schwabe responds that he has not yet considered these measures, as they have not been presented for consideration. He notes that the topic is controversial and he will give it serious consideration before voting on the issue."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0013.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Support for Fair Employment Practices Legislation")
![["Mrs. E. A. Wycoff wrote to George B. Schwabe urging his support for H. R. 700 and S. 101 regarding permanent fair employment practices. Schwabe responded that the measures have not been presented for consideration yet and that he is giving the matter serious thought. He hopes his vote on the subject will not be displeasing to Mrs. Wycoff."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0014.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Fair Employment Practices Legislation in 1945")
![["The document is a letter from Joseph A. McGowan, president of I.W. Peterson Corp., protesting the policy of sending insufficiently trained 18 and 19-year-old boys overseas in the Army and Marines. He believes that this policy is discriminatory and has led to significant losses in recent battles. McGowan argues that these young boys are not fit for battle and should not be sent overseas to face the crafty and tricky Japanese enemy. He specifically mentions the 40th Infantry Replacement Draft of the Marines waiting to embark to the Pacific and emphasizes the need for better training before sending young soldiers into combat."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0001.jpg "Protest Against Sending Undertrained Boys Overseas")
![["Mr. Ridgway wrote to Congressman Schwabe regarding bill H.R. 2071 seeking to readjust salaries of Post Office employees. Ridgway expressed the need for relief and hoped for Schwabe's support on the legislation. Schwabe responded, indicating he was familiar with the bill and would support it, acknowledging the need for salary reclassification. Schwabe encouraged Ridgway to reach out to him on any subject in the future."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0012.jpg "Support for H.R. 2071: A Letter from a Constituent")
![["Mr. DeWeese wrote to Congressman Schwabe about bill H.R.2071 which would increase the salaries of Post Office employees to be more in line with similar industries. Congressman Schwabe responded, stating that he is familiar with the bill and believes it is a step in the right direction. He assured Mr. DeWeese that he will support the bill when it comes up for a vote and encouraged him to reach out with any other issues of interest."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_9_0014.jpg "Support for H.R. 2071: A Letter Exchange")
![["The memo from the Committee on Indian Affairs discusses budget concerns, the need for permission to come to Washington, and the desire to have a say in how their funds are spent. The document from Mr. Quinton to Congressman Schwabe explains the difficulties in getting permission to come to Washington and the desire for the Osage tribe to have more control over their funds. They plan to write a resolution requesting permission to come to Washington and hope to hear back soon."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_24_0004.jpg "Memo Regarding Osage Council's Request to Visit Washington")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter concerning the Fair Employment Practice Act, expressing concern about the potential negative impact of the legislation on manufacturers and the belief that it may be driven by political motives rather than genuine concern for the people. The writer states their intention to vote based on what they believe to be in the best interests of the country rather than seeking political favor. The document encourages open communication on the subject."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0010.jpg "Correspondence on the Fair Employment Practice Act: Asserting Business Concerns and Political Perspectives")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. W. E. Rowsey to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing opposition to young boys being placed in combat service with only short periods of training. Rowsey argues that it is not justified to send immature boys into combat duty and suggests that more mature and trained men should be sent as replacement troops instead. He shares personal experiences of his son being sent into combat at a young age with little training and expresses concern for the safety of young soldiers. Rowsey urges for legislation to prevent young boys from being thrown into combat lines and asks for the congressman's assistance in addressing this issue."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0005.jpg "Opposition to Sending Young Boys into Combat: Correspondence between W. E. Rowsey and George B. Schwabe")
![["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."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0001.jpg "Protecting Religious Rights: A Plea to Representative Schwabe Regarding Bill H.R. 2403")