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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from Cecil T. Hardeman Opposing the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from Zook Wholesale Mercantile Co. Regarding Fair Employment Practice Act- Bill H R 2232
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from The Star Printery Expressing Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence between Schwabe and Michaels Regarding H.R. 2232, the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to H. R. 2232: A Letter from Rex Baking Company
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act: Correspondence Between George Schwabe and The Refinery Supply Company
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for House Bill HR 3035: A Call for Fair Pay for Postal Employees
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of Extending Training for 18 Year Old Boys: A Letter to Representative George Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The first letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to A. Do Cochran, an attorney, regarding their disapproval of the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232) and their decision not to support it. Schwabe mentions that they will discuss the matter with other individuals and suggests that Cochran ask Democratic friends to write to other members of Congress. The second letter is from A.S. Cochran to George Schwabe, expressing their belief that the bill should be killed and asking Schwabe to watch it closely and discuss it with other individuals."]](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%20-%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945")
![["Cecil T. Hardeman, President of Hardeman Milling Company in McAlester, Oklahoma, opposes Bill HR 2232, the \"Fair Employment Practice Act\". He believes that the legislation would create unnecessary bureaucracy, restrict free enterprise, and lead to discrimination, strikes, and violence. Hardeman urges Honorable George Schwabe to vote against the bill, especially emphasizing its potential impact in the South."]](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%20-%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from Cecil T. Hardeman Opposing the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The document is from Zook Wholesale Mercantile Co. in Blackwell, Oklahoma, expressing opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act. They believe the bill would handicap their business by requiring them to employ people of different races, and they request that Honorable George Schwabe oppose the bill."]](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%20-%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from Zook Wholesale Mercantile Co. Regarding Fair Employment Practice Act- Bill H R 2232")
![["The document is a letter expressing opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act, H.R. 2232, believing it will cause misunderstanding and false charges between employers and employees. The writer requests the recipient's support in opposing the bill. The document is signed by the manager of The Star Printery."]](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%20-%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0012_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from The Star Printery Expressing Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act, expressing disapproval of the bill and stating that the recipient will not sign a petition in support of it. The sender also shares their own disapproval of the bill and hopes it does not become a law."]](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_13_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence between Schwabe and Michaels Regarding H.R. 2232, the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The document from Rex Baking Company to Congressman Schwabe expresses concern about the Fair Employment Practice Act, H. R. 2232, and its potential negative impact on businesses, particularly in Oklahoma and the South. They believe the act is supported by subversive groups and could lead to unnecessary regulations on hiring practices. They urge Congressman Schwabe to oppose the act and protect American Free Enterprise. Congressman Schwabe responds that he shares their concerns and will not sign the petition to bring the act to the floor for discussion."]](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_9_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to H. R. 2232: A Letter from Rex Baking Company")
![["The document consists of two letters, one from George B. Schwabe and the other from W. A. Schlueter, discussing the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232) and expressing disapproval of the bill. Schwabe states that he will not sign a petition in support of the bill and is inclined to vote against it. Schlueter highlights that the bill is unfair to employers and employees, discriminates against fair labor and the Negro race, and gives excessive powers to the government. The document also includes a poem about life in Manila, Philippines."]](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_9_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act: Correspondence Between George Schwabe and The Refinery Supply Company")
![["Mr. G. H. Gates wrote a telegram to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about H.R. 2232, the Fair Employment Practice Act. Gates believes that the bill would harm business and employment. Schwabe responds by stating his opposition to the bill, as he believes it would create unnecessary bureaucracy and threaten free enterprise. He advises Gates to discuss the matter with Senator Elmer Thomas and other Democratic-New Deal members of the House. Schwabe also suggests using courts and due process of law instead of creating a new commission."]](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_9_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The author is writing to Schwabe con to request support for House Bill HR 3035, which grants an increase in pay to postal employees who have not had a salary increase in twenty years."]](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_10_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Support for House Bill HR 3035: A Call for Fair Pay for Postal Employees")
![["The document is addressed to Representative George Schwabe, thanking him for his efforts in extending the training period for 18 year old boys. The writer also questions the decision to not accept aid from Russia in the Japanese War and expresses concerns about the influence of the military on government decisions. The writer also mentions President Truman's stance on the draft legislation and expresses reservations about turning over control of the government to the Army and Navy."]](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_44_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of Extending Training for 18 Year Old Boys: A Letter to Representative George Schwabe")