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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0094
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Collaboration on Negro Soldier Manuscript
- Date:
- 1946-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Legislative Information by Lashley & Rambo Attorneys
- Date:
- 1946-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banking reform
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Urging Caution in Extending Price Control Act
- Date:
- 1946-02-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- 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)
![["Mrs. Dunnigan wrote to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas offering her assistance in compiling a record of the service rendered by Negro soldiers in the last war. She mentioned her experience in compiling similar manuscripts on the history of the Negro and expressed her interest in assisting with Douglas' project. However, Douglas responded that the work on the Negro Soldier had already been completed and she had no vacancies in her office. She thanked Dunnigan for her interest and wished her well."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0094_thumbnail.jpg "Collaboration on Negro Soldier Manuscript")
![["The document is a letter from Lashley & Rambo, Attorneys at Law, requesting Honorable George B. Schwabe to forward a copy of the Case Bill and Bills introduced into the Senate by Senator Moore to their office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The document is signed by Edmund Lashley and dated February 8, 1946."]](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_74_0000-Labor,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Legislative Information by Lashley & Rambo Attorneys")
![["The document is expressing concern about the rush to renew the Price Control act and questions the necessity of extending the powers of the War Emergency Bureau for an additional year when the expiration date is still five months away. It suggests waiting to see what will happen to the supply situation and retailers under the new policy before making a decision. The document also highlights the impact of price raises on various products handled by the business."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Urging Caution in Extending Price Control Act")
![["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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw-Chickasaw%20Coal%20Lands,%20Jan.-Nov.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0004_thumbnail.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."]](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_18_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_18_0002_thumbnail.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."]](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_67_0000%20-%20Social%20Security%20Board/CAC_CC_047_1_3_67_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_67_0007_thumbnail.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."]](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_79_0000-Loan%20to%20Britain,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0016_thumbnail.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."]](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_0009_thumbnail.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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0052_thumbnail.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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Congressional Record Article on Negro Soldiers in World War II")