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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Dependency Discharge: A Plea for Help
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- 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_047_1_3_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on Price, Rent, and Rationing Policies: Report to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Defeating OPA Policies: A Congressman's Appeal
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to OPA and Support for Small Businesses
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_67_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Strikes and Education: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Jay P. Walker
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Labor movement--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Education for Service Members: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding Full Employment Proposal
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_58_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Ongoing Battle with Bureaucracy: Correspondence on Canned Oysters Price Control
- Date:
- 1945-10-31
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Representative George B. Schwabe and Mr. Raymond H. Hicks Regarding Veterans' Affairs and Legislation
- Date:
- 1945-10-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Rent Control: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1945-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Pvt. Daniel DeLao has requested a discharge from the Army due to his wife's poor health and the need for his assistance at home. Both he and his wife suffer from asthma and other health issues, and with a second child on the way, they are struggling to find stable housing and care. Despite submitting all required documents, his request for discharge was denied without an investigation. They are asking for reconsideration of his case based on the severity of their circumstances."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0000-War%20Department%20Cases%20and%20Requests%20(Cl-Fa),%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Dependency Discharge: A Plea for Help")
![["The Administrator of the Office of Price Administration sent a letter to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, informing him of a meeting with the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to discuss rationing, price and rent controls. The Administrator also enclosed a report for Schwabe to review and provide feedback on."]](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_52_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Price, Rent, and Rationing Policies: Report to Congress")
![["George B. Schwabe received a wire from Allen Laudon Hardware Company requesting his help to stop OPA from confiscating the working capital of American retailers. Schwabe contacted the Smith Committee and believes they have done good work. He also discussed OPA in the House, expressing his disgust with their practices. Schwabe is proud to have voted against the extension of OPA and is always willing to defeat its policies. He advises the hardware company to look into the Smith Committee hearing and offers his 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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Defeating OPA Policies: A Congressman's Appeal")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to Mayo Furniture Company regarding the increase in wholesale cost of Simmons mattresses by the OPA. Schwabe expresses his dissatisfaction with the OPA and their operations, stating that he will continue to fight against the bureau. He also mentions sending a copy of the Smith Committee Report to the company."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to OPA and Support for Small Businesses")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to Jay P. Walker discusses the strike situation in the country and the issue of pensions for defense plant workers. Schwabe also expresses sympathy for Walker's son's situation and discusses his efforts to introduce a bill to release boys from the Army who have not completed their education. In response, Walker expresses frustration with the lack of leadership in Washington and asks for information about the status of a private in the army who was deferred for a chemistry course but later drafted."]](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_67_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_67_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Strikes and Education: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Jay P. Walker")
![["The document consists of two letters, one from Representative George B. Schwabe acknowledging the support for his bill HR 4376 which aims to release members of the armed forces who want to resume their education. The second letter is from William Smith Malloy, an attorney, expressing his support for the bill and sharing a personal example of how delayed education for service members could have negative consequences. Malloy urges other members of Congress to support the bill as well."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Education for Service Members: A Call to Action")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe expressing his opposition to Senate Bill 380, which he believes is a step towards totalitarianism. He urges the recipient, Mr. Dimick, to convince their Congressman and other New Deal Congressmen to vote against the bill."]](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_11_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding Full Employment Proposal")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, is corresponding with Sam F. Wilkinson regarding the price of canned oysters in Oklahoma. Schwabe received a response from Paul Porter, Administrator of the Office of Price Administration, explaining that canned oysters were exempt from price control in 1945. Schwabe is critical of the response and feels that the bureaucracy is not being transparent. He asks Wilkinson to study the situation and form his own opinion. Wilkinson, in turn, expresses frustration with the regulations of the Office of Price Administration and believes that oyster distributors are unfairly charging more for their products. Both Schwabe and Wilkinson are seeking answers and transparency from the government agency."]](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_58_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_58_0002_thumbnail.jpg "The Ongoing Battle with Bureaucracy: Correspondence on Canned Oysters Price Control")
![["The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Raymond H. Hicks and Representative George B. Schwabe regarding materials related to veterans' affairs. Hicks requests copies of amended laws and other helpful materials, which Schwabe promptly sends to him. Hicks expresses appreciation for the assistance and mentions using the materials in his work at the Veterans Administration. Schwabe assures Hicks of his willingness to provide further assistance if needed."]](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_22_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Representative George B. Schwabe and Mr. Raymond H. Hicks Regarding Veterans' Affairs and Legislation")
![["Mrs. Clara M. Foster writes to Congressman George Schwabe expressing her frustration with the OPA and rent control policies. She explains how the rent control is causing financial strain on her as a property owner, and she believes the system is unfair and outdated. She urges Congressman Schwabe to take action to address the issues with rent control. Congressman Schwabe responds, sharing his own opposition to the OPA and bureaucracy, and assures Mrs. Foster that he is fighting against these policies in Congress."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Rent Control: A Call for Change")