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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0049
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Building National Unity: Northwestern College's Mission
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- 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_79_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Debate Over Loaning Money to England
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Public Opinion on Foreign Aid and Debt Repayment
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Case Against the Extension of the Office of Price Administration
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Veteran R.E. Louderback and Representative George B. Schwabe on Veterans' Homestead Act
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Introduction of the 1946 Bill to Impose Tax on Imported Angora Rabbit Wool and Yarn
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-01-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Address on Accomplishments of Negro Soldiers in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Contribution to Negro History Week
- Date:
- 1946-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Negro Heroism Praised by Calif. Lawmaker
- Date:
- 1946-02-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a thank you letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas to Dr. Davis W. Board, President of Northwestern College, for his letter. She also mentions sending him a copy of material on The Negro Soldier. The document also includes information about Northwestern College and its programs in social adjustment, religion, and business science. It emphasizes the importance of unity, understanding, and eradicating hatred. The document also expresses gratitude for support from merchants and wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0049_thumbnail.jpg "Building National Unity: Northwestern College's Mission")
![["The document discusses the issue of lending money to England, with the recipient expressing agreement with the sender's views on the matter. The sender believes that if people want to loan money to England, they should do so through private funds rather than using government funds. The sender seems to be against the idea of government loans in general."]](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_79_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Debate Over Loaning Money to England")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter from Mrs. McClintock discussing an article about Asia's freedom. The sender mentions sending out questionnaires on lending money to foreign countries, with most responses against it. The sender appreciates Mrs. McClintock's views and agrees with her conclusions."]](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_79_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Public Opinion on Foreign Aid and Debt Repayment")
![["George B. Schwabe, a congressman from Oklahoma, received a letter requesting him to vote in favor of extending the Office of Price Administration. Schwabe disagrees with this request, believing that government regulation stifles production and causes scarcity. He conducted a survey in his district and found that the majority of respondents were against continuing the OPA. Schwabe believes it is his duty to represent the overwhelming majority of his constituents on this 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_6_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Case Against the Extension of the Office of Price Administration")
![["Mr. Louderback wrote to Representative Schwabe inquiring about the veterans' homestead act affecting the Ordnance Works near Pryor. Representative Schwabe responded by acknowledging receipt of the letter and enclosing a copy of the bill he introduced. He expressed his interest in the bill and thanked Mr. Louderback for his interest in the matter."]](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_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Veteran R.E. Louderback and Representative George B. Schwabe on Veterans' Homestead Act")
![["This bill, introduced in the 79th Congress, proposes to impose a tax of $3 per pound on Angora rabbit wool and yarn imported into the United States. The tax would only apply to imported articles. The bill also includes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect this new tax."]](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_7_0000-Tariff,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Introduction of the 1946 Bill to Impose Tax on Imported Angora Rabbit Wool and Yarn")
![["Crawford is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, and Senator Elmer Thomas informs him that the matter is in the hands of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes. He advises Crawford to contact the Superintendent for more information. Additionally, Thomas is asking the attorney for the Indian Affairs Committee to provide Crawford with details on the status of the measure."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Choctaw-Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Deposits in 1946")
![["The document is requesting a copy of a speech made by Mrs. Douglas about the accomplishments of Negro soldiers in World War II before Congress. The sender, Ben Burns, asks for a copy to be sent or for information on how to obtain one. The document expresses appreciation for cooperation and best wishes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Address on Accomplishments of Negro Soldiers in World War II")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas sent Mr. Lerner a record of the achievements of a Negro soldier in World War II, which she hoped could be published in P.M. Newspaper for Negro History Week."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0036_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Contribution to Negro History Week")
![["The Philadelphia Tribune sent a detailed and documented story of Negro heroism in World War II to newspapers, praising the courage and devotion of African-American soldiers and sailors. Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglass highlighted the achievements of individual units and individuals in various theaters of the war, dispelling false statements made about the war record of American Negroes. The story was published in the Congressional Record as a contribution to Negro History Week."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Negro Heroism Praised by Calif. Lawmaker")