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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Procurement of the Old Cantonment Agency and School for the Boy Scouts of America
- Date:
- 1946-09-28
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_116
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Highway Construction Bulletin
- Date:
- 1946-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Joshua B. "Josh" Lee Collection
- Title:
- The Fourth National Aviation Clinic: Planning and Coordinating National Aviation Interests and Development
- Date:
- 1946-10-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Approval of Loan for Rural Electrification Project
- Date:
- 1946-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Accounting Information for Cable Telegrams Sent by A.N. Williams to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Recommendations for Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the GI Bill of Rights and Veterans' Benefits in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-08
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits
- Date:
- 1946-10-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Claims of Choctaw Indian G. V. Merryman, 1946
- Date:
- 1946-10-09
- Creator:
- Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_34_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Mineral Research and Inquiries
- Date:
- 1946-10-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Letters were exchanged between various individuals and organizations regarding the procurement of the Old Cantonment Agency and School building in Oklahoma for use as a Boy Scout camp. Efforts were made to secure the property, with requests for support and assistance from government officials. The Great Salt Plains Council, Boy Scouts of America expressed interest in the project and sought approval and assistance from Senator Elmer Thomas."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Fort%20Cantonment,%20Oct.,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Procurement of the Old Cantonment Agency and School for the Boy Scouts of America")
![["The document represents a plan item was issued by the State High Department, Planning Survey and consists of two maps of Oklahoma. The first map depicts the locations of road projects, which are enumerated and detailed on the reverse with the title of the leaflet. The second map is titled, Oklahoma Highway Program: Location of Completed Projects. This map of completed projects highlights all of the completed highway projects from January 1943 to October 1946 in red. Broadside (notice; map; color); 24 13/16 x 18 5/8 inches; Inscribed (title side; pencil): Highway; Stamped (three times; black ink): SEN. R. S. KERR COLL."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert+S.+Kerr+Collection,+1871-1970/Maps,+1889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_116.1_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Highway Construction Bulletin")
![["The National Aviation Clinic is being held in Oklahoma City from October 14-17, 1946 and is sponsored by the National Aeronautic Association and the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. Consultants have been selected to participate in the program and are encouraged to attend and contribute to discussions and debates on aviation-related topics. Hotel reservations should be made promptly, and consultants are urged to arrive on October 13 for convenience."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Joshua%20B.%20Josh%20Lee%20Collection/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0000-Scrapbook%203,%201942-1955/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_033_5_8_1_0046_thumbnail.jpg "The Fourth National Aviation Clinic: Planning and Coordinating National Aviation Interests and Development")
![["The document is a telegram from A.N. Williams to Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. informing them that a loan of $393,000 has been approved by the Rural Electrification Administration for the construction of 260 miles of line to serve 657 patrons in various counties."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Approval of Loan for Rural Electrification Project")
![["The document is a telegram sent by A. N. Williams, President of Schwabe Coll, to Honorable George B. Schwabe in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The telegram provides updates on approved loans for rural electrification and water facility construction projects in various counties. It also offers assistance and asks for further information if needed."]](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_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Accounting Information for Cable Telegrams Sent by A.N. Williams to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["The document from Mr. Cowan to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas outlines recommendations made by a group of veterans' representatives to repeal certain provisions of Public Law 679 related to veterans' benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs was directed to forward these recommendations to Congress for consideration. The document expresses hope that the Congresswoman will take the necessary action to address these concerns."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Recommendations for Veterans' Benefits")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing concerns about the limitations on income for veterans under the G.I. Bill of Rights #346. The documents express frustration with the lack of benefits for veterans and call for action to be taken by Congress to address these issues. Congressman Schwabe, who has four veteran sons, is mentioned as someone who has worked on behalf of veterans in Congress. The documents highlight the need for change in legislation to better support veterans."]](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_7_22_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the GI Bill of Rights and Veterans' Benefits in 1946")
![["The California State Council of Retail Clerks sent a resolution to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting support to restore original benefits for veterans in the Apprentice Training Program outlined in the G.I. Bill of Rights. The resolution highlights concerns over reduced financial assistance for veterans and urges President Truman to address the issue in his next message to Congress. The resolution was adopted at a convention held in September 1946."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Restoring Veterans' Benefits")
![["The letter dated October 9, 1946 from Elmer Thomas to G. V. Merryman acknowledges that Merryman, a Choctaw Indian living in Phoenix, Arizona, is inquiring about money due to the Indians. The letter states that the matter has been referred to the Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs in Chicago, Illinois, and includes a copy of the Indian Claims Commission bill that was recently passed. Thomas promises to provide an update once more information is available. Additionally, a copy of the letter sent to Honorable William Zimmerman, Jr. of the Office of Indian Affairs in Chicago is enclosed, requesting an early report on the matter."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Claims of Choctaw Indian G. V. Merryman, 1946")
![["Mrs. Livingston wrote to Congressman Schwabe expressing her concerns about the Bureau of Mines not considering her letter. The Bureau of Mines replied to Mrs. Livingston, stating that her theories regarding diamonds and quartz were questionable and not based on established principles of mineralogy. They requested more information from her to further investigate the matter. The Bureau of Mines explained the scientific reasons why her theories were unlikely and suggested reading specific books on the topic. Congressman Schwabe's office facilitated communication between Mrs. Livingston and the Bureau of Mines."]](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_34_0000-Mines,%201946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_34_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_34_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Mineral Research and Inquiries")