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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_11_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Recommendations Regarding H.R. 2071
- Date:
- 1945-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Federal Employees' Overtime and Pay Bill of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Thoughts on Peacetime Military Conscription: A Letter to Mrs. Mildred Simpson
- Date:
- 1945-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Regular Army and Navy Personnel: A Letter to Representative Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Support for House Bill HR 2497
- Date:
- 1945-03-31
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Our Youth: A Call for Change in Military Draft Policies
- Date:
- 1945-04-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph Kennedy
- Date:
- 1945-04-03
- Creator:
- Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957, Mead, James M. (James Michael), 1885-1964
- Topic:
- World War, 1939-1945
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph W. Kennedy
- Date:
- 1945-04-03
- Creator:
- Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- Mead, James M. (James Michael), 1885-1964, Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957, United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program
- Topic:
- Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941, World War, 1939-1945
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Harley Martin Kilgore (1893-1956), Senator, Papers
- Title:
- Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph W. Kennedy
- Date:
- 1945-04-03
- Creator:
- Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee Investigating the National Defense Program, Kilgore, Harley Martin, 1893-1956, Kennedy, Joseph W. (Joseph William), 1916-1957, Mead, James M. (James Michael), 1885-1964
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Hopes for the Future: Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a letter discussing the support for bill H.R. 2071, which aims to adjust the salaries of postal employees. The writer expresses their favor for the bill and suggests minor amendments to address discrepancies in salaries between different classes of employees. They hope for the bill to be passed into law before July 1, 1945."]](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_11_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_11_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Recommendations Regarding H.R. 2071")
![["The recipient of the letter acknowledges the sender's endorsement of the Federal Employees Overtime and Pay Bill, and informs them that the bill is pending in the House Committee on Civil Service. The Congressman is currently back in his district, but the letter will be brought to his attention upon his return to Washington."]](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_19_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Federal Employees' Overtime and Pay Bill of 1945")
![["Mrs. Mildred Simpson wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for his thoughts on enacting peacetime military conscription. Schwabe responded saying he is not in favor of the program as outlined by the Administration and prefers military training for young men while they are in school rather than intensive and exclusive military training. Schwabe's secretary acknowledged receipt of Simpson's letter and stated that Schwabe would address it upon his return to Washington."]](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_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Thoughts on Peacetime Military Conscription: A Letter to Mrs. Mildred Simpson")
![["The document consists of two letters. The first letter is from Miss Camille M. Gameau, the secretary of Representative George B. Schwabe, acknowledging receipt of a letter from Calvert C. Shouse regarding a motion to grant permanent appointments and advancements in rank for military personnel after the war. The second letter is from Calvert C. Shouse himself, endorsing the motion and requesting Representative Schwabe's support for the welfare of regular Army and Navy personnel who have served during the war."]](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_55_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Regular Army and Navy Personnel: A Letter to Representative Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman George B. Schwabe in response to a petition from Government employees requesting support for House Bill HR 2497. Schwabe acknowledges the petition and explains that the bill is still in committee, so it is too early to know what provisions it will contain. He promises to carefully consider the bill when it reaches the House floor and appreciates the communication from the petitioners."]](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_19_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Support for House Bill HR 2497")
![["Representative George B. Schwabe received numerous letters and petitions from citizens protesting against the placement of 18-year-old boys in active combat duty overseas with minimal training. Schwabe sympathized with the parents and assured them he was protesting against the policy. He also met with President Truman to discuss the issue, who expressed interest in protecting the interests and lives of the young soldiers. The Senate passed a bill to delay combat service for these boys until they had at least six months of training. Schwabe received support and petitions from constituents, urging him to continue advocating for the issue."]](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_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Our Youth: A Call for Change in Military Draft Policies")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0001.jpg "Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph Kennedy")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0006.jpg "Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph W. Kennedy")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/wvul_am1500_b6_f05_0030.jpg "Correspondence to Senator James Mead from Joseph W. Kennedy")
![["Mrs. Sybil Donnelly writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about the treatment of soldiers in the military, particularly regarding sending European theater soldiers to the Pacific front and the training of 18-year-old soldiers. Congressman Schwabe responds, assuring Mrs. Donnelly that changes may be made and that there are plans to support soldiers' education through the G.I. Bill of Rights. He also mentions receiving a letter from Bill, who is serving in General Patton's Third Army in Germany."]](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_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Hopes for the Future: Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe")