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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of Freight Classification and Class Rates in Railroad Transportation Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_32_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Addressing the Housing Crisis: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Mrs. Ellen Goebel Regarding Equal Rights Amendment
- Date:
- 1945-01-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting HR 5256: A Call to Action for Merchant Seamen
- Date:
- 1945-01-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of Joint Committee on Congress Organization
- Date:
- 1945-01-11
- Creator:
- Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_8_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for House Resolution HR 1901: A Letter from A.W. Ridgway to George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-11
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_30_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Wall Map of the United States
- Date:
- 1945-01-12
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Sugar Stamp Cancellation
- Date:
- 1945-01-12
- Creator:
- Whitehead, Elizabeth
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945), 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Equal Rights Amendment
- Date:
- 1945-01-12
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a bill introduced in the 79th Congress requiring the establishment of a classification of freight and a scale of class rates for transportation of property by railroad in the United States. The bill aims to prevent discrimination among regions or territories and declares it necessary in the public interest. It amends the Interstate Commerce Act to include these provisions."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_25_0002.jpg "Establishment of Freight Classification and Class Rates in Railroad Transportation Act of 1945")
![["The document is from W. M. Erdahl to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expressing concern about the high prices of houses and the difficulty in finding affordable housing for Skelly and other oil company employees. Erdahl urges Congressman Schwabe to consider legislation to place a sales ceiling on houses to address the housing situation. A reply from Congressman Schwabe's secretary, A. L. Warren, acknowledges the letter and states that Congressman Schwabe will be informed of Erdahl's views upon his return to Washington."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_32_0012.jpg "Addressing the Housing Crisis: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["The recipient of the letter, Mrs. Ellen Goebel, had sent two postal cards to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the equal rights amendment and the Maloney-Monroney Resolution. Congressman Schwabe has not yet completed his study of the measures but assures Mrs. Goebel that he will vote in the best interests of all concerned. He also invites her to reach out to him at any time."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0004.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Mrs. Ellen Goebel Regarding Equal Rights Amendment")
![["Mrs. Victor F. Barnett wrote a letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe expressing her opposition to the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. She believes that the amendment would nullify laws that protect women in the workforce, particularly future mothers. Schwabe acknowledges her letter and assures her that he will study the proposal and consider her views if he is called upon to vote on the legislation."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0006.jpg "Correspondence on Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in 1945")
![["The document is from Robert G. Young to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, urging him to support House Resolution HR 5256 which would provide unemployment insurance for merchant seamen. Young requests federal administration of the insurance program to ensure its effectiveness. Schwabe responds, stating that he will give the matter serious consideration when the new Congress takes up the issue."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0006.jpg "Supporting HR 5256: A Call to Action for Merchant Seamen")
![["On January 11, 1945, Mr. Monroney submitted a concurrent resolution in the House of Representatives, establishing a Joint Committee on the Organization of the Congress. The committee would consist of six members from the Senate and six members from the House of Representatives, and would study and recommend improvements to the organization and operation of Congress. The committee would have the authority to conduct hearings, appoint experts, and report its findings and recommendations to Congress. The expenses of the committee would be split between the Senate and the House of Representatives."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0001.jpg "Establishment of Joint Committee on Congress Organization")
![["The document is a letter from A.W. Ridgway to George B. Schwabe, a Congressman, congratulating him on his election. Ridgway expresses hope for a peaceful tenure in office and mentions a bill for the reclassification of Postal supervisors and employees introduced in the House. He asks Schwabe to support the bill and offers his advice and support on any subject of interest. Schwabe responds, thanking Ridgway for his congratulations and assuring him that he will study the bill and consider supporting it."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_8_0004.jpg "Support for House Resolution HR 1901: A Letter from A.W. Ridgway to George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a series of letters written by George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, requesting a wall map of the United States for official use in his office. The documents show his correspondence with the Bureau of Land Management in the Department of the Interior to request the map. Additionally, there is a letter from Schwabe to a friend discussing waste in government departments and enclosing a soil survey report that he saved from being discarded."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_30_0003.jpg "Request for Wall Map of the United States")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Whitehead congratulated George B. Schwabe on his election to Congress and expressed concern about the cancellation of sugar stamps by the O.P.A. Schwabe responded by expressing sympathy for those affected by the decision and stating that he believed it was arbitrary and unnecessary. He assured Whitehead that he would consider her concerns and any other issues she brought to his attention."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0003.jpg "Concerns Regarding Sugar Stamp Cancellation")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, is asking Norma Wheaton, an attorney, to provide more information about the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. He has received letters both in favor and against the amendment and is seeking Wheaton's expertise on the matter. Schwabe is eager to hear her thoughts on the subject."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0005.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Equal Rights Amendment")