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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians
- Date:
- 1939-01-10
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Chickasaw Nation, Kaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Sac and Fox Nation, Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Quapaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Chippewa Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Petition to Abolish the Office of Price Administration: A Call for Sensible Controls and Freedom
- Date:
- 1942-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_48_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Veterans from Overcharging: A Call to Action by Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_44_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Gratitude for Assistance: Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the Osage Civilization bill, with discussions on the proposed measure, interest rates, counterclaims, and the involvement of various parties such as the Osage Tribe, Congressman Disney, Senator Thomas, and Attorney F.M. Goodwin. There is a focus on the need for the bill to provide for interest on delayed payments to the Osages, as supported by a recent Supreme Court decision. The documents also mention the potential for delays in obtaining a report from the Interior Department and the importance of introducing the bill to move the issue forward."]](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_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians")
![["A petition to Congress is calling for the abolition of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) due to its oppression of small businesses, veterans, and widows, violation of laws and the Constitution, destruction of small businesses, causing scarcity in necessities, fostering black markets, wasting public funds, and showing opposition to free enterprise. The petition also criticizes the OPA for furthering communist ideals, being un-American, tyrannical, and corrupt. Specific examples are provided to support these claims, including arbitrary regulations, unfair fines, and abusive behavior towards citizens. The petition argues that the OPA's false theory of central control is misguided and that most Americans are honest and patriotic, not in need of excessive government intervention."]](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_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Petition to Abolish the Office of Price Administration: A Call for Sensible Controls and Freedom")
![["The document includes correspondence between Mr. S. P. Sorensen and George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding overcharging of veterans for second-hand cars by dealers. Sorensen highlights the issue and requests action to protect veterans from being exploited. Schwabe forwards the complaint to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) for investigation. OPA Administrator Chester Bowles responds, explaining their efforts to educate servicemen on avoiding overcharges and inviting them to report any violations. The document also includes a telegram regarding the provision of beef quota for an American Legion event."]](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_48_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_48_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Veterans from Overcharging: A Call to Action by Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from Mrs. A. Bowman to Honorable George B. Schwabe, thanking him for his efforts in helping ensure her son on Kwajalein Island receives their letters. Mrs. Bowman expresses gratitude for Schwabe's assistance and acknowledges his availability in times of need."]](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_44_0000-Post%20Office,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_44_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Gratitude for Assistance: Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
