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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Federal Assistance for Broken Arrow School Building
- Date:
- 1946-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_67_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Unemployment Compensation for Corporal George Erwin Mandelman
- Date:
- 1946-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to British Loan: A Call to Protect American Interests
- Date:
- 1946-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Corrupt Ideologies of the New Deal: A Letter from H. H. Medlen to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-02-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Defender of the Negro Soldier: A Letter of Gratitude
- Date:
- 1946-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Congressional Record Article on Negro Soldiers in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Manuscript on Negro Devotion and Heroism: Letter to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Document on Negro Devotion and Heroism in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Contribution for Negro History Week
- Date:
- 1946-02-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Ben Brinkley is inquiring about the sale of coal and asphalt lands belonging to the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians. Senator Elmer Thomas suggests that he contact Landman at the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes in Muskogee for further information. Ben Brinkley expresses his interest in the matter due to his family's Native American heritage and requests specific details regarding the progress of the sales."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0004.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Sale of Coal and Asphalt Lands of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in 1946")
![["The Superintendent of Schools in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma requested federal assistance for building a new school, stating that their plans were approved in 1942 but work was stopped. Congressman Schwabe contacted the Federal Works Agency on their behalf, but it was determined that the school board had not filed an application for assistance. The options for federal assistance were explained, but it was unlikely that the school would qualify. Congressman Schwabe expressed his willingness to help but stated that there was no known way to obtain funding for the construction of a new building."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0002.jpg "Federal Assistance for Broken Arrow School Building")
![["George A. Mandelman of Johnson Oil Refining Company in Cleveland, Oklahoma is inquiring about unemployment compensation for Corporal George Erwin Mandelman. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission explains the process for receiving benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, stating that claims must be filed in accordance with regulations in order to receive payments. They advise George Erwin to file an initial claim with their representative in Cleveland."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_67_0007.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Unemployment Compensation for Corporal George Erwin Mandelman")
![["The document is about the opposition to a proposed loan from the US to England. The writer, George B. Schwabe, expresses agreement with the opposition and believes that the US should prioritize its own interests before giving financial aid to foreign countries. The document also mentions past loans to England that were not repaid, and criticizes the British attitude towards American goods. Mr. and Mrs. Pettygrove also express their opposition to the loan and believe it is not in the best interest of the American people."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0016.jpg "Opposition to British Loan: A Call to Protect American Interests")
![["The document is a letter from H. H. Medlin to Congressman George B. Schwabe discussing the negative effects of the New Deal policies, particularly the OPA. Medlin expresses concern about the government's control over prices and the negative impact on the economy. He also references biblical scripture and anecdotes to highlight his disapproval of the New Deal and the corruption it has brought. Medlin concludes by expressing his disappointment in the current state of affairs and the lack of hope for improvement."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0009.jpg "The Corrupt Ideologies of the New Deal: A Letter from H. H. Medlen to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is written by Samuel S. Taylor, an associate editor of the Arkansas State Press, to Helen Gahagan Douglas, praising her defense of the Negro soldier in Congress. Taylor requests copies of all issues containing her remarks and asks for a copy of Bill S101 to be sent to him."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0052.jpg "The Defender of the Negro Soldier: A Letter of Gratitude")
![["The writer, Robert F. Johnson, is writing to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to express his appreciation for her article on the contributions of African American soldiers and sailors in World War II. He mentions his own interest in collecting information on the topic and requests a copy of the Congressional Record issue where her article was published for his personal library."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0055.jpg "Request for Copy of Congressional Record Article on Negro Soldiers in World War II")
![["Harold Jackman is requesting a copy of an editorial on Negro devotion and heroism in the cause of freedom that Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas prepared for the New York Times. He wants to add it to the James Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection of Negro Arts and Letters at Yale University."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0056.jpg "Request for Manuscript on Negro Devotion and Heroism: Letter to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["A letter from Bernard Jensen, an Information and Education Officer at the ASF Personnel Replacement Depot at Fort Jackson, SC, is sent to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting a copy of a document she prepared on Negro devotion and heroism in World War II. Jensen believes the document would be a source of inspiration for the soldiers under his command."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0070.jpg "Request for Document on Negro Devotion and Heroism in World War II")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas sent a contribution for Negro History Week to Mr. J. Frank Burke at KFVD in Los Angeles, California, and expressed appreciation if he could use it."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_22_9_0058.jpg "A Contribution for Negro History Week")