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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Merchant Seamen: A Call for Equal Recognition and Support
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Families
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Inclusion of Merchant Marine in G.I. Bill: A Letter from Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Families
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for the Continuance of Selective Service Act
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Gurney Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-06-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Families
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. E. Bloodgood writes to Honorable George Schwabe urging him to remember the Merchant Seamen in the educational program and give them equal recognition. She asks for support in passing a bill to recognize Merchant Seamen as war service members and to ensure they receive benefits for their families. Bloodgood emphasizes the difficult situations Merchant Seamen face and urges action to support them."]](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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Merchant Seamen: A Call for Equal Recognition and Support")
![["The document is a response from Congressman George B. Schwabe to Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Foster regarding their request for support of H.R. 5477, which aims to include members of the Merchant Marine in the G.I. Bill of Rights. Congressman Schwabe assures them that he will consider the matter carefully and vote in the best interests of the men. The Fosters had requested equal rights for their son in the Merchant Marine as compared to the Regular Army and Navy personnel."]](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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Inclusion of Merchant Marine in G.I. Bill: A Letter from Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Davie writes to Representative Schwabe expressing her concerns about the continuation of the Selective Service Act and the impact it has on soldiers who have served overseas. She requests that soldiers who have completed their service be allowed to return home and not be replaced by new recruits in the 18-26 age group. Mrs. Davie emphasizes the importance of considering the impact on soldiers like her husband who have completed their education and whose future opportunities may be affected by prolonged military service."]](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_44_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for the Continuance of Selective Service Act")
![["Mrs. Dorothy Young wrote to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, urging his support of the Gurney Bill, S. 2303. Schwabe responds, stating that he will consider the bill but cannot guarantee his support without amendments. He acknowledges the importance of education for young men who have had their studies interrupted by military service."]](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_47_0000-Selective%20Service,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Gurney Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")