1. The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice Identifier: CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0004 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice Date: 1944-01-01 Creator: unknown Topic: Employment & social affairs Congress: 78th (1943-1945)
2. Advocacy for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee: Correspondence and Timeline Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0007 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: George B. Schwabe Collection Title: Advocacy for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee: Correspondence and Timeline Date: 1944-06-23 Creator: unknown Topic: Employment & social affairs Congress: 78th (1943-1945)
3. Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and W.P. Marshall Regarding Opposition to the Free Employment Practice Act Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0006 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: George B. Schwabe Collection Title: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and W.P. Marshall Regarding Opposition to the Free Employment Practice Act Date: 1945-06-05 Creator: unknown Topic: Employment & social affairs Congress: 78th (1943-1945)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of planning for peace after World War II, using American production as a weapon to create a better life for all. She argues against fears of overproduction and advocates for proper planning to ensure full employment and a higher standard of living for Americans. She criticizes those who resist progress and highlights historical examples of successful change despite opposition. Douglas believes that with proper planning and utilization of resources, America can create a better future for all its citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0000-Campaign%20Speeches,%20March-December,%201944/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice")
![["The document is a letter requesting support for a bill to establish a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee, responsible to Congress and the courts. It highlights the importance of preventing economic discrimination as the country transitions to peacetime production. The document also provides background information on the establishment of the National Council for a Permanent FEPC and the efforts made to promote the bill in Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advocacy for a Permanent Fair Employment Practice Committee: Correspondence and Timeline")
![["Mr. Marshall wrote to Congressman Schwabe urging him to oppose the Free Employment Practice Act, as he believed it would be detrimental to businesses and employees. Congressman Schwabe responded, agreeing with Marshall's views and stating that he had no intention of supporting the bill. Schwabe also suggested that Marshall write to other New Deal Congressmen from Oklahoma with the same message."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and W.P. Marshall Regarding Opposition to the Free Employment Practice Act")