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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Veterans' Paradise: A Proposed Homestead Initiative for Oklahoma War Veterans
- Date:
- 1945-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill, HR 4589
- Date:
- 1945-11-23
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Veterans' Homestead Proposal of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-11-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_20_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding HR 2859 Pension Bill for World War I Veterans
- Date:
- 1945-11-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between V.E. Caldwell and George B. Schwabe Regarding Veterans' Public Laws
- Date:
- 1945-11-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Information on Oklahoma Indians and their Allotments
- Date:
- 1945-11-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_19_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding H.R. 2859: Request for Support and Response
- Date:
- 1945-11-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Introduction of HR 4682 for Veterans' Pension
- Date:
- 1945-11-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Approval of School Additions Grant: Telegram from George B. Schwabe to A.N. Williams
- Date:
- 1945-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Understanding the Policy of Cost Absorption: A Letter to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Jesse D. Smith wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe inquiring about the \"veterans' paradise\" he proposed to establish near Pryor, Oklahoma for veterans to homestead. Schwabe's bill, HR 4589, aimed to subdivide a 16,000-acre tract of land for Oklahoma residents who served in the military. He informed Mrs. Smith that her husband would be eligible if he was an Oklahoma resident at the time he entered the service. Mrs. Smith requested information about the land and towns near the proposed site."]](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_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Veterans' Paradise: A Proposed Homestead Initiative for Oklahoma War Veterans")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Earl L. Winger regarding a veterans homestead bill, HR 4589, that Schwabe introduced. Schwabe believes that the bill could create a \"veterans' paradise\" for veterans to establish homes for themselves and their families. He mentions that the bill is becoming popular and hopes it will be passed. Schwabe assures Winger that he will keep him informed of the progress of the bill and puts Winger's name on the list of interested individuals."]](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_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill, HR 4589")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Whitehead wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe about a veterans' homestead proposal. She inquired about the size of the tracts of land, eligibility for veterans with pensions, and the process of applying for the program. She also mentioned a newspaper article about veterans being given land from the Cherokee Nation. She expressed interest in the program for a young man under her care who is unable to work due to health reasons. She also expressed her support for the Republican party and emphasized the need for a good administration."]](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_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Veterans' Homestead Proposal of 1945")
![["Mrs. Scott, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting his support for bill HR 2859, which would provide pensions for World War I veterans for disabilities that may develop after their service. Schwabe responded that he would give the bill serious consideration and hoped his vote would meet with her approval."]](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_20_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_20_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_20_0026_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding HR 2859 Pension Bill for World War I Veterans")
![["Mr. V.E. Caldwell requested copies of Public Laws 346 and 16, as well as other literature related to veterans, from George B. Schwabe. Schwabe acknowledged the request and sent the requested material to Caldwell. Caldwell expressed gratitude for the assistance in his work as a Contact Representative with the Veterans Administration."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between V.E. Caldwell and George B. Schwabe Regarding Veterans' Public Laws")
![["Miss Dallas B. Danzy from Holdenville, Oklahoma, wrote a letter on November 12, 1945, requesting information about the Oklahoma Indians, particularly the Creek Indians and their allotment of money. Elmer Thomas acknowledged receipt of the letter and forwarded it to William Zimmerman, Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Chicago, requesting him to advise Miss Danzy directly. Thomas also wrote a letter to Zimmerman requesting him to provide the desired information to Miss Danzy and to return the enclosure with a copy of his report."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Information on Oklahoma Indians and their Allotments")
![["Mrs. Lois Hayden requested support from George B. Schwabe for H. R. 2859, a bill providing pensions for World War 1 Veterans. Schwabe responded that no action had been taken on the bill and he was not a member of the Committee to which the bill was referred, so he could not guarantee its consideration."]](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_19_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_19_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_19_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding H.R. 2859: Request for Support and Response")
![["Mr. Joseph Schonberger, a service officer from Peter H. Dix Camp No. 27 USWV, requested a copy of HR 4682 from Congressman George B. Schwabe. Schwabe complied with the request and encouraged Schonberger to contact other Congressmen to urge their support for the bill. Schonberger had heard that HR 4682 was a bill to pension veterans who served in the Spanish War, Philippine Insurrection, and Chica Relief Exped. for less than 70 days. Schwabe sent Schonberger a copy of the bill in response to his request."]](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_21_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Introduction of HR 4682 for Veterans' Pension")
![["A telegram was sent from A.N. Williams, the President of a company, to George B. Schwabe regarding the approval of a grant for school additions. The message expresses gratitude for Schwabe's personal interest and requests acknowledgment of the information. The telegram also includes information about the approved funding for the construction projects."]](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_3_17_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Approval of School Additions Grant: Telegram from George B. Schwabe to A.N. Williams")
![["The document from the Office of Price Administration addresses the importance of the policy of cost absorption at the manufacturer and distributor levels in maintaining effective price control and preventing inflation. It explains the potential consequences of abandoning this policy, including significant price increases for consumers. The document also discusses the current economic situation, the prosperity of department stores and dealers in electrical appliances, automobiles, and other products, and the need for Congress' support in maintaining price control. The Administrator emphasizes the need for full information and cooperation to address the challenges of inflation."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Policy of Cost Absorption: A Letter to Congress")