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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_7_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Assistance: Oklahoma Department of Transportation Troubles at Bill's Novelty Company
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Congressman George Schwabe's Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for H.R. 3035: A Letter from George B. Schwabe to Clyde A. King
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Federal Employees Salary and Overtime Bill in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403: A Letter Exchange Between Ben Carpenter and Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_50_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Maximum Price Regulation No. 540: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1945-06-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- In appreciation of Congressional Assistance in the Gabel Matter
- Date:
- 1945-06-11
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- OPA Regulations Threaten Small Business: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-06-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_113
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Comparative Sailing Distances
- Date:
- 1945-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Bill Kelton, operator of Bill's Novelty Company in Chelsea, Oklahoma, is requesting assistance from George B. Schwabe, a United States Representative, in obtaining a new truck for his business. Despite making two applications to the Office of Defense Transportation in Tulsa, his requests have been denied. Schwabe advises Kelton to follow the proper procedure of appealing to the District Manager in Tulsa in order to have his application considered. Kelton expresses frustration at the delays and potential loss of his business due to the lack of a new truck."]](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_7_0000-Defense%20Transportation,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_7_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Assistance: Oklahoma Department of Transportation Troubles at Bill's Novelty Company")
![["Mr. Schwabe received a telegram from the Chamber of Commerce requesting him to oppose H.R. 2232, the Fair Employment Practice Act. He expresses his opposition to the bill and states that he will never support similar measures. He believes that the proponents of the bill do not share his views on Americanism. He also mentions that President Truman supports the bill, but he remains against it. Schwabe informs the Chamber of Commerce of his stance on the issue."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The document is in response to a request for support of the Fair Employment Practice Act, expressing opposition to the bill as unnecessary and potentially harmful. The writer believes the legislation is communistic or totalitarian in nature and goes against American traditions and practices. The writer states they will not support the bill in any form and encourages the Chamber of Commerce to voice their opposition to their Democratic representatives in Congress. The writer values input from their constituents in order to accurately represent their interests."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman George Schwabe's Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, received a wire from Clyde A. King requesting his support for H.R. 3035, the federal employees salary act. Schwabe responded that he is inclined to support the measure and believes it will be passed with minor amendments. He also mentioned that he believes federal employees should receive a living wage, even if there are more employees than needed. Schwabe also expressed his appreciation for visitors from Tulsa and asked for his regards to be passed on to Mrs. King and mutual friends."]](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_21_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Support for H.R. 3035: A Letter from George B. Schwabe to Clyde A. King")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Howard T. Bolten's telegram urging support for the majority report of the House Committee on Civil Service on federal employees' salary and overtime bill. The sender, George B. Schwabe, expresses familiarity with the bill and indicates that he is inclined to support its major provisions, despite not being on the Committee to which the bill was referred. Schwabe assures Bolten of his efforts and vote on the legislation."]](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_21_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Federal Employees Salary and Overtime Bill in 1945")
![["Ben Carpenter thanks Congressman George B. Schwabe for considering his concerns about H.R. 2403, the peyote bill. Schwabe assures Carpenter that the bill will not be a concern during the current session of Congress, and possibly never again. Schwabe mentions meeting with Osage Indians and Representative Curtis, who introduced the bill, and states that further consideration of the measure has been abandoned. Schwabe expresses appreciation for Carpenter and the Osages sharing information about their religious ceremonies involving the herb, and assures Carpenter that he will do his best for the Native American community. Carpenter also requests information about a national charter filed at the Department of the Interior."]](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_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403: A Letter Exchange Between Ben Carpenter and Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document dated July 7, 1945, from Mr. Schwabe to Mr. Welch discusses the issue of Maximum Price Regulation No. 540 covering the prices of used cars. Mr. Welch argues that the regulation is hindering the normal decrease in prices that should occur as the war with Germany has been won and the manufacture of new cars is increasing. He believes that the regulation has become the minimum price for cars regardless of make, quality, or condition. Dealers are experiencing a drop in sales and are afraid of the trade-in allowance clause in the regulation. Mr. Welch requests the immediate repeal of MPR 540. The document also mentions a letter from the Office of Price Administration signed by Chester A. Bowles, Administrator, which contains information related to the issue."]](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_50_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_50_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of Maximum Price Regulation No. 540: A Call for Action")
![["The document is from I.D. Moseley to Honorable George B. Schwabe, thanking him for his assistance in the Gabel matter. Moseley acknowledges Schwabe's help but also expresses concerns about the meat situation, which seems to favor big businesses over small individuals. Moseley appreciates Schwabe's assistance and cooperation."]](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_49_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0003_thumbnail.jpg "In appreciation of Congressional Assistance in the Gabel Matter")
![["The document discusses the closure of a large shoe factory due to financial losses and government regulations, particularly the Office of Price Administration (OPA). The closure is seen as detrimental to small businesses and the economy, with concerns raised about the impact of OPA regulations on wholesalers and the ability of individuals to start and grow businesses. The document calls for Congress to take action to prevent OPA from becoming a permanent detriment to American businesses and initiative."]](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_49_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0008_thumbnail.jpg "OPA Regulations Threaten Small Business: A Call to Action")
![["The document represents a diagram item is a map of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea and includes Central America, Cuba, and the southern coast of the United States from Texas to Florida. Map depicts various sailing routes and their distances. From Pilot Chart of the Central American Waters is printed along the top of the map. Map (positive photostat print); 16 11/16 x 18 3/4 inches; Inscribed (bottom, right corner): Exhibit 11."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_113.jpg "Comparative Sailing Distances")