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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Federal Control: A Letter from Mr. J. W. Mathis
- Date:
- 1946-03-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Call to Action: Sending Surplus Category V Air Corps Officers Home from Japan
- Date:
- 1946-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Record on The Negro Soldier
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- 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_047_1_5_32_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of the Tulsa Rental Property Owners Association
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Unemployment Law and Union Control: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_81_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the British Loan: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Extension of the Selective Service Act: A Controversial Issue
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Debate on Draft Law Extension: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Wagner-Murry Bills in 1946: A Plea for Personal Freedom and Prosperity
- Date:
- 1946-03-25
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Historical Document
- Date:
- 1946-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is from Mr. J. W. Mathis to Honorable George Schwabe expressing opposition to federal control of wages and advocating for state authorities to handle wage scales. Mathis also expresses a desire to see the OPA (Office of Price Administration) abolished, as it has caused high prices and scarcity of commodities. Schwabe agrees with Mathis and criticizes the New Deal Administration for interfering in local affairs and pushing for centralized control. Schwabe highlights the importance of abundant production for low prices and criticizes the OPA as obnoxious and un-American."]](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_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Federal Control: A Letter from Mr. J. W. Mathis")
![["The document is from Calvin M. Swindell to George B. Schwabe, discussing the issue of Air Force officers in Japan being declared surplus and not being allowed to return to the United States despite meeting the criteria for early discharge. Swindell requests more shipping space to be made available to send these officers home. Schwabe acknowledges the letter and states that he has inserted it into the Congressional Record to bring attention to the issue and potentially lead to corrective measures."]](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_54_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Call to Action: Sending Surplus Category V Air Corps Officers Home from Japan")
![["Ambrose Caliver, a Specialist for Higher Education of \"Negroes, writes to the Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting copies of the Congressional Record containing her remarks on \"The \"Negro\" Soldier\" on specific dates in January and February 1946."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Record on The Negro Soldier")
![["The document includes a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from the Tulsa Rental Property Owners Association expressing concerns about rent control and government intervention in property ownership. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the New Deal group and their policies, and reassures the association of his support in opposing rent control. Additionally, there is a letter from the association to Paul Porter, the Administrator of OPA, questioning the lack of consideration for landlords in the face of rising costs and requesting relief and control over their properties."]](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_32_0000-Housing,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_32_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of the Tulsa Rental Property Owners Association")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe to Mr. C. Jenkins, expressing agreement with Jenkins' desire to repeal the unemployment law and control unions. Schwabe criticizes the New Deal and offers to obtain farm bulletins for Jenkins."]](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_65_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of Unemployment Law and Union Control: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["Mrs. H. V. Steadman wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe urging him to support the British Loan. Schwabe responded by stating that a survey of his district showed overwhelming opposition to the loan. He mentioned the uncertainty surrounding the Administration's decision on the loan and appreciated receiving Steadman's views. Schwabe expressed his hope that Steadman would ultimately approve of his actions on 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_5_81_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_81_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the British Loan: A Letter Exchange")
![["Representative George B. Schwabe received a letter from Judge Harry L. S. Halley of the Reserve Officers Association of Oklahoma expressing support for the extension of the Selective Service Act for six months due to world conditions. Schwabe acknowledges the controversial nature of the issue and the differing opinions among Members of Congress and the public. He notes that opinions on the extension of the Draft Law in his district are divided. Judge Halley emphasizes the need for the draft extension to ensure an adequate number of men in the armed forces during a critical time."]](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_46_0000-Selective%20Service,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of the Selective Service Act: A Controversial Issue")
![["The document is a response to a man named Max Koesler who is opposed to the extension of the Draft Law and compulsory military training in peace-time. The writer, George B. Schwabe, acknowledges Keesler's opinion and suggests that the voluntary system should be given a fair trial before considering any extension of the draft. Schwabe also shares his own experience of having four sons in the service during the war, expressing sympathy for Keesler's loss of one of his sons. Schwabe emphasizes the importance of offering better pay to encourage voluntary enlistment in the military."]](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_46_0000-Selective%20Service,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Debate on Draft Law Extension: A Letter Exchange")
![["The document dated April 1, 1946 is a response to a letter of opposition to the Wagner-Murry Bills, which are seen as a threat to personal freedom and American medicine. The author urges the recipient, Representative George B. Schwabe, to vote against the bills and defeat them. The document emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and giving private industry a chance to prosper. It also calls for the elimination of the O.P.A., farm subsidy, compulsory military training, industrial strikes, and drafting men in peacetime. The document is signed by multiple individuals and addresses the concerns of the proposed legislation."]](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_2_0000-Socialized%20Medicine,%201946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to Wagner-Murry Bills in 1946: A Plea for Personal Freedom and Prosperity")
![["The document is discussing the possibility of creating a book about the record of \"Negro\" soldiers in World War II, with illustrations by artist Robert S. Pious. The document expresses interest in the idea and offers to help facilitate the publishing process. The sender also mentions that a New York publishing house may be interested in the project."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0035_thumbnail.jpg "The Negro Soldier: A Historical Document")