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- 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_44_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Legislation and Discharge of Service Members: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- USS Davis and Draft Age Concerns: A Letter to Representative George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Discharge of 18-19 Year Old Soldiers
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Release of Young Men from Armed Forces
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Veteran Inquiry Regarding Homestead Land Availability in Arizona and Relation to G.I. Benefits
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service - Western 1201 Symbols
- Date:
- 1945-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Progress and Opportunities in Bartlesville: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-29
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerning Price Adjustment for R. W. Skinner Chat Company
- Date:
- 1945-09-08
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Assist in Discharge from the Service
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["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. Donnelly wrote to Congressman Schwabe asking for help in getting her son, who was taken out of school and into the service at 18, discharged and returned home from Europe. She feels that her son has done his share in combat and should be allowed to come home. Congressman Schwabe responds by informing her of his efforts to introduce legislation on this issue and expresses sympathy as he also has four sons in the service. He promises to do all he can to help her and other families in similar situations."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation and Discharge of Service Members: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["A letter was sent to Representative George B. Schwabe requesting that the draft age be raised to 20 and asking for a picture of the ship USS F. C. DAVIS DE-136. The document also expressed sympathy for the loss of their son in the war and requested assistance in obtaining a picture of the ship he was on. The parents believed that the draft age should be raised to 20 and expressed concern about sending younger men to war. They thanked Schwabe for his offer of assistance and hoped for the safe return of his four sons in 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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0001_thumbnail.jpg "USS Davis and Draft Age Concerns: A Letter to Representative George B. Schwabe")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request from Mr. and Mrs. McDowell to discharge 18 and 19-year-old boys from the Army and return them home. The document mentions that President Truman sent a letter regarding military affairs, and Representative Schwabe will address the issue upon his return to Washington. The document also includes a list of names of individuals supporting the discharge of young soldiers."]](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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Discharge of 18-19 Year Old Soldiers")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, acknowledging receipt of a petition from Mrs. Sam Hatch and others requesting the release of 17, 18, and 19-year-olds who served in the armed forces during the war so they can resume their education. Schwabe mentions taking up the matter with the War Department and President Truman, and includes copies of relevant correspondence. The document also lists the names and addresses of the petition signers."]](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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Release of Young Men from Armed Forces")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, is writing to Commissioner Fred W. Johnson of the General Land Office regarding a letter he received from Mr. Eula Phillips about land at Wellton, Arizona available as homesteads for veterans of World War II. Phillips also inquired about whether this benefit would be in addition to other G.I. benefits. Schwabe is requesting a reply from Johnson on this matter, along with the return of Phillips' letter."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Veteran Inquiry Regarding Homestead Land Availability in Arizona and Relation to G.I. Benefits")
![["The document is a telegram from A. L. Warren to Mayor Elmer Tanner informing him that an advance planning fund of $2490 has been granted for a swimming pool project in Claremore. The actual construction is expected to cost $60,787. Warren also mentions that the company appreciates suggestions from its patrons regarding its service."]](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_3_17_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service - Western 1201 Symbols")
![["The document from Mr. Schwabe, a congressman, to Mr. Bedford, Secretary-Manager of the Chamber of Commerce in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, discusses various topics. These include the approval of 50 additional housing units, the potential location of a synthetic fuel plant in Bartlesville, efforts to secure a veterans hospital or administration facility, and the progress of the Huleh Dam project. Mr. Schwabe expresses gratitude for the hospitality extended to him during his recent visit to Bartlesville and offers his assistance with the mentioned issues."]](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_3_17_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Progress and Opportunities in Bartlesville: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe")
![["Mr. Schwabe received a telegram from the Oklahoma Good Roads Association regarding the R. W. Skinner Chat Company's inability to fill orders due to OPA regulations. After investigating, it was found that the company had not filed an application for price adjustment. Schwabe suggested the company file an application and offered to help expedite the process if needed. Senator Perry Porter also confirmed that the company had not encountered any difficulties with OPA pricing. Schwabe sent a telegram to the company advising them to apply for price adjustment and to contact him if they needed assistance."]](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_53_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerning Price Adjustment for R. W. Skinner Chat Company")
![["Mrs. Floyd A. Johnson wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe requesting assistance in getting her husband, who has served in the Navy for twelve months, discharged from the service due to difficulties in caring for their two children. Schwabe explains that he has tried to pass legislation to help such cases but has faced challenges. He suggests the possibility of obtaining her husband's release on the grounds of extreme hardship and dependency, and offers to assist in any way he can."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Assist in Discharge from the Service")