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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Regarding Proposed Legislation: Protecting American Small Businesses and Private Initiative
- Date:
- 1945-05-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-05-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between D.M. Tyler and George B. Schwabe Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Doughton Bill: A Call to Action from Oklahoma State Industrial Union Council
- Date:
- 1945-05-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Salary Increases and War Bond Sales: A Letter to the Editor
- Date:
- 1945-05-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Challenges in Agricultural Price Ceilings: A Call for Fairness and Equity
- Date:
- 1945-05-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_8_0003
- 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 - Special Bulletin from Schwabe Col.
- Date:
- 1945-05-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Impact of Reciprocal Trade Treaties and Bretton Woods Proposals: A Congressional Perspective
- Date:
- 1945-05-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0005
- 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: A Letter from Phil C. Read & Co.
- Date:
- 1945-05-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter to Congressman Schwabe Advocating for Pay Increase Legislation for Federal Civil Service Workers
- Date:
- 1945-05-21
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a letter from W.T. Dimick to Congressman Geo. Schwabe, expressing opposition to a proposed law (H.R. 2232) that Dimick believes will infringe on the rights of employers and hinder small businesses and private initiative. Dimick argues that the law goes against the principles of the American way of life and free enterprise, and urges the Congressman to defeat the legislation to preserve American values and prevent government overreach."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0013.jpg "Letter to Congressman Regarding Proposed Legislation: Protecting American Small Businesses and Private Initiative")
![["The document from Walter O'Bannon Company expresses disapproval of the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232) and urges Congressman George Schwabe not to sign a petition in support of the bill. The company believes the bill would create trouble between employers and employees and should not become law. The document requests Congressman Schwabe's influence to prevent the bill from being passed. Congressman Schwabe responds that he has not signed the petition and is inclined to agree with the company's views on the bill."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0002.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945")
![["George B. Schwabe, a congressman, received a letter from D.M. Tyler opposing the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232) and expressing hope that the bill would be defeated. Schwabe responded, stating that he does not support the bill and has declined to sign a petition to bring it out for consideration. He also expressed a wish that other members of Congress would see the issue the same way."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0008.jpg "Correspondence between D.M. Tyler and George B. Schwabe Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The Oklahoma State Industrial Union Council, affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations, is urging Congressman George B. Schwabe to support the Doughton Bill #3240, which extends the Reciprocal Trades Agreement Act. They believe this bill will enable the State Department to negotiate larger foreign trade, create more postwar jobs, and benefit the public. The document is signed by Arthur L. Cross, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Oklahoma County Industrial Union."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0008.jpg "Support for the Doughton Bill: A Call to Action from Oklahoma State Industrial Union Council")
![["The document expresses frustration at Congress giving themselves a raise during wartime while the American people are being asked to buy war bonds. It criticizes Congress for not prioritizing ending the war and bringing soldiers home, and suggests cutting unnecessary government spending to support the war effort."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0022.jpg "Congressional Salary Increases and War Bond Sales: A Letter to the Editor")
![["The document is a telegram from Joe C. Scott, President of the State Board of Agriculture in Oklahoma City, to Honorable George Schwabe in Washington, D.C. Scott is informing Schwabe about the adjustment of the strawberry ceiling price and requesting his help in raising price ceilings on agricultural commodities in Oklahoma that were damaged by adverse weather conditions. Scott believes that price ceilings should be determined by producing areas rather than competing areas. He also mentions that Arkansas is in a similar situation."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0011.jpg "Challenges in Agricultural Price Ceilings: A Call for Fairness and Equity")
![["The document is a bulletin from the Oklahoma Retail Merchants Association discussing the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232), which aims to prevent discriminatory practices in employment. It outlines the provisions of the bill, its potential impact on the economy, and criticism from Congressman Fisher of Texas. The bulletin encourages retailers to write to their representatives in Washington expressing their views on the bill. It also provides a list of Oklahoma Congressional representatives for reference."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_8_0003.jpg "Opposition to Fair Employment Practice Act - Special Bulletin from Schwabe Col.")
![["The document from Representative George Schwabe to Mrs. Leonard S. Allen discusses his views on the Reciprocal Trade Agreements and the Bretton Woods Proposals. He expresses his opposition to the pending trade measures, citing concerns about the impact on industries, labor, and farmers. Schwabe emphasizes the importance of Congress reclaiming authority over tariff rates and states his intention to vote against the pending measure. Mrs. Allen had written to Schwabe expressing her concerns about the trade agreements and urging action."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0002.jpg "The Impact of Reciprocal Trade Treaties and Bretton Woods Proposals: A Congressional Perspective")
![["Phil C. Read & Co., a building insulation contractor, sent a letter to Honorable George Schwabe in Washington D.C. expressing their opposition to the House Bill, Re: \"Fair Employment Practice Act.\" They hoped that Schwabe would actively oppose the bill."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0005.jpg "Opposition to Fair Employment Practice Act: A Letter from Phil C. Read & Co.")
![["The document is a letter written to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding two bills, S807 and HR2703, that aim to improve the situation of white collar workers in the Federal Civil Service by granting a base pay increase to match the cost of living rise. The document includes evidence and suggested improvements in support of the bills and urges the Congressman to support their passage with the suggested amendments."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0010.jpg "1945 Letter to Congressman Schwabe Advocating for Pay Increase Legislation for Federal Civil Service Workers")