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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Railroad Retirement Amendment and War Service: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1945-03-10
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Angels of Mercy Drafted: Opposition to Conscription by Women's Committee
- Date:
- 1945-03-12
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Application for Two Buses Approved and Filed
- Date:
- 1945-03-13
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Debate on Fair Employment Practice Law in 79th Congress, First Session: The Betrayal of White Americans
- Date:
- 1945-03-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Consideration of the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act
- Date:
- 1945-03-13
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Jesse H. Jones to Senator Josh Lee
- Date:
- 1945-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns About Labor Union Taxation: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Inclusion: The Push for Negro Nurses in the Military
- Date:
- 1945-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Compulsory Military Training
- Date:
- 1945-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Correspondence Regarding National Service Life Insurance Benefits
- Date:
- 1945-03-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The first letter is from George B. Schwabe to C.F. Gowdy, where Schwabe expresses concern about his sons in the military and discusses heavy workload due to war activities. He also mentions possible use of Gowdy's story in connection with a proposed Railroad Retirement benefit measure. The second letter is from Gowdy to Schwabe, discussing his service in the army and how the proposed amendment to the Railroad Retirement benefit would affect him financially. Both letters show a personal connection and concern for each other's well-being."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Railroad Retirement Amendment and War Service: A Letter Exchange")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to the Women's Committee to Oppose Conscription, in which he acknowledges their interest in distributing his address to the House of Representatives on the topic of \"Angels of Mercy Drafted.\" He explains the cost of obtaining additional copies and expresses his inability to provide them for free due to limited supply. The document also includes remarks made by Schwabe in Congress criticizing the idea of drafting nurses and discussing the implications of conscription 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_88_0000-Nurses,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Angels of Mercy Drafted: Opposition to Conscription by Women's Committee")
![["The document is from Cecil C. Smith, Superintendent of Group Public Schools in Oklahoma, to Mr. George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives. Smith is updating Schwabe on the progress of the school's application for two buses with the State Superintendent of Schools and the Office of Defense Transportation. Smith apologizes for providing the wrong application numbers and assures Schwabe that the applications should be on file in Washington by now. Smith expresses gratitude for Schwabe's 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/CAC_CC_047_1_3_7_0000-Defense%20Transportation,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Application for Two Buses Approved and Filed")
![["The document is a speech given by Honorable John E. Rankin in the House of Representatives, discussing the betrayal of white Americans in New York by the passage of a fair employment practice law. He criticizes the Communist Party and Governor Dewey for supporting the law, which he believes will persecute white Americans in business. Rankin also highlights the lack of representation of white Americans in the Committee on Fair Employment Practice, suggesting discrimination against them. He warns against supporting the bill and the organization behind it, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of white Americans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Debate on Fair Employment Practice Law in 79th Congress, First Session: The Betrayal of White Americans")
![["Mr. Robinson wrote to Mr. Schwabe asking for his support of the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act, H.R. 2346. Mr. Schwabe responded, expressing his appreciation for the service of the Merchant Marines but also raising concerns about the bill granting them the same benefits as soldiers and sailors. He stated that each measure must be considered on its own merits and that he would strive to do what is fair for all parties involved."]](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_83_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Consideration of the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act")
![["Jesse H. Jones received a note from Senator Josh Lee on March 10, 1945, and expressed appreciation for it in a letter sent from Room 450 at the Statler Hotel in Washington, D.C."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence from Jesse H. Jones to Senator Josh Lee")
![["Mrs. Ben D. Heffner wrote a letter to Honorable George Schwabe expressing concern about labor unions taxing taxpayers without their consent, which she believes to be unconstitutional. She questions why Congress is not protecting the people from these actions. In response, George B. Schwabe explains that Congress has the authority to enact laws, but it is the responsibility of the Executive Department to enforce these laws, which is not always done effectively. He believes that existing legislation could prevent such issues if properly enforced."]](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_66_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns About Labor Union Taxation: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe to Mrs. Maxine Semones discussing their agreement on the inclusion of Negro nurses in the Army and Navy. Mrs. Semones had expressed her belief in the need for more Negro nurses and had sent a letter to the President urging for their recruitment. The United Council of Church Women had also sent a telegram to President Roosevelt advocating for the inclusion of Negro nurses in the military. The document also touches on the lack of confidence in higher officials and the importance of first-hand information."]](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_88_0000-Nurses,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_88_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Inclusion: The Push for Negro Nurses in the Military")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a representative in Washington, responding to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Collins' protest against compulsory military training for young people. Schwabe agrees with their views and expresses his intention to defend the lads and prevent them from being herded into the Army. The Collins express their concerns about losing their freedoms and advocate for alternative forms of military training, such as ROTC courses in high schools and colleges. They also request Schwabe's assurance that he will prevent the bill from passing quickly without thorough study."]](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_42_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Compulsory Military Training")
![["The document is a response to a request for information regarding the payment of National Service Life Insurance benefits. It explains that the law does not authorize payment to the estate of the insured, except in certain circumstances. It also outlines the order in which benefits are paid to designated beneficiaries, such as the insured's spouse, children, or parents. The document clarifies that benefits cease entirely upon the death of the sole beneficiary, and provides information on how payments are made to remaining beneficiaries. Additionally, it discusses options for receiving benefits, such as receiving monthly installments for life or a lump sum payment. The document concludes by offering further assistance and information on National Service Life Insurance."]](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_50_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Correspondence Regarding National Service Life Insurance Benefits")