1. A Call for Congressional Salary Increase Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0024 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: George B. Schwabe Collection Title: A Call for Congressional Salary Increase Date: 1945-03-08 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Education Topic: Commerce Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
![["The first letter is from George B. Schwabe, a Member of Congress, thanking M. Darwin Kirk for his understanding of the burden and expenses faced by Congressmen. Schwabe expresses his intention to visit Kirk during a recess and sends his regards to Kirk's family. The second letter is from Kirk, urging Schwabe to advocate for a substantial increase in the annual salaries of Congress members, suggesting $20,000 or at least $15,000 per year. Kirk promises to commend Schwabe if he votes for the increase."]](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_39_0000-Reorganization%20of%20Congress,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0024_thumbnail.jpg "A Call for Congressional Salary Increase")