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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights: Ensuring Protections for the Unsung Heroes of the Seas
- Date:
- 1944-04-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Challenging Racial Discrimination: A Legal Perspective by Carey McWilliams
- Date:
- 1944-04-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator Harry Truman from William H. Rohan with attachment
- Date:
- 1944-04-17
- Creator:
- Rohan, William H.
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Rohan, William H., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator Harry Truman from William H. Rohan with attachments
- Date:
- 1944-04-17
- Creator:
- Rohan, William H.
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Rohan, William H., Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Call for Real Support: Helen Gahagan Douglas on Supporting the President's Program
- Date:
- 1944-04-17
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Immigrants--Legal status, laws, etc.
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_87_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Recognition of Merchant Seamen for War Service
- Date:
- 1944-04-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Hugh Fulton from Julius H. Amberg
- Date:
- 1944-04-22
- Creator:
- Amberg, Julius H.
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962, Canol Project, Amberg, Julius H.
- Topic:
- World War, 1939-1945
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator Harley Kilgore from Senator Harry S. Truman
- Date:
- 1944-04-25
- Creator:
- Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956, Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972, United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator Harley Kilgore from Rudolph Halley, Executive Assistant to the Chief Counsel
- Date:
- 1944-04-28
- Creator:
- Halley, Rudolph, 1913-1956
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956, United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Amberg, Julius H., Halley, Rudolph, 1913-1956
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to William H. Rohan from Hugh Fulton
- Date:
- 1944-04-28
- Creator:
- Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972, Fulton, Hugh, 1908-1962, United States. War Department, Rohan, William H., United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
![["The document is a petition to the United States Congress for a Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights, similar to the GI Bill of Rights, for merchant marines who risk their lives during war. The petition includes recommendations for hospitalization, medical care, education, employment, readjustment allowances, provision for dependents of deceased seamen, disability payments, and burial benefits. The goal is to provide support and protection for merchant seamen who serve their country during wartime."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights: Ensuring Protections for the Unsung Heroes of the Seas")
![["The document discusses the issue of race discrimination and the law, arguing for legislation to outlaw discrimination as a way to strengthen democracy. The author, Carey McWilliams, highlights the importance of challenging discrimination in all its forms through legal means, and emphasizes the role of community leaders and lawyers in this effort. McWilliams also addresses the misconception that legislation against discrimination is futile, pointing out that it has successfully challenged discrimination in various areas. The document calls for cooperation between social scientists and lawyers to present data on the negative effects of discrimination and advocates for the enactment of Fair Racial Practice Acts to combat discrimination effectively. Ultimately, the text stresses the importance of rooting out discrimination from American society to safeguard democracy and ensure peace."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Challenging Racial Discrimination: A Legal Perspective by Carey McWilliams")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0039.jpg "Correspondence to Senator Harry Truman from William H. Rohan with attachment")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0041.jpg "Correspondence to Senator Harry Truman from William H. Rohan with attachments")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas speaks at a CIO rally on May Day in 1944, reflecting on the significance of the holiday and the history of the labor movement. She discusses the Haymarket Square tragedy of 1886 and the unjust trial of labor leaders. Douglas then shifts to discussing John P. Altgeld, a politician who fought for justice and pardoned the Haymarket leaders, sacrificing his own political career. Altgeld's actions exemplify his commitment to principles over personal gain."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0000-Campaign%20Speeches,%20March-December,%201944/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "A Call for Real Support: Helen Gahagan Douglas on Supporting the President's Program")
![["The document acknowledges a letter from Congressman Schwabe regarding the status of merchant seamen and provides information on their rights and benefits. It mentions that merchant seamen are not covered by workmen's compensation laws but are entitled to wages and medical attention if they are injured or fall ill while serving on a vessel. It also discusses proposed legislation to provide benefits to merchant seamen and their dependents. The document emphasizes the important role merchant seamen have played in the war effort and the need to recognize and support their 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_5_87_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_87_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendations for Recognition of Merchant Seamen for War Service")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0041.jpg "Correspondence to Hugh Fulton from Julius H. Amberg")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0040.jpg "Correspondence to Senator Harley Kilgore from Senator Harry S. Truman")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f04_0037.jpg "Correspondence to Senator Harley Kilgore from Rudolph Halley, Executive Assistant to the Chief Counsel")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0040.jpg "Correspondence to William H. Rohan from Hugh Fulton")