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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Veteran Homesteads in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-11-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Proposed Salary Increase for Federal Employees
- Date:
- 1945-11-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Urging Support for OPA Price Controls for Teachers and Salaried Workers
- Date:
- 1945-11-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Immigration Legislation: The Radcliffe Bill and Seamen's Citizenship
- Date:
- 1945-11-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_33_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Bureaucratic Nightmare: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_12_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Postal Legislation
- Date:
- 1945-11-20
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill in Oklahoma, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Oklahoma Retail Grocers Association: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Reconversion Support in Bartlesville
- Date:
- 1945-11-21
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Veteran Homestead Bill HR 4589
- Date:
- 1945-11-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is from Mike Battiest, an Assistant Department Service Officer at The American Legion, to George B. Schwabe, a Member of Congress. Battiest expresses interest in Schwabe's bill to provide veterans homesteads at the Oklahoma Ordnance Works site and requests to be included on the list for homestead applications. Schwabe explains that the bill is still in the early stages and outlines the process that needs to be completed before applications can be filed. Schwabe believes that the bill will be beneficial for veterans and mentions meeting with encouragement for the measure. Schwabe also sends a copy of the veterans' homestead bill to Battiest for his information."]](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_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Veteran Homesteads in Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Schwabe received a wire from Mr. Gustafson asking for support on a bill to provide a 25% salary increase to Federal employees. Schwabe assures Gustafson that he will consider the matter thoroughly and hopes his vote will meet with approval. Gustafson's organization also sent a telegram asking for support on the same bill."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Proposed Salary Increase for Federal Employees")
![["The Oklahoma Education Association is urging the Honorable George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to consider the impact of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) on teachers' salaries. They believe that if the OPA were to break down, teachers and other salaried individuals would suffer greatly. They also express their concerns about the disparity between tax reductions for salary-wage earners and corporate businesses, and urge for continued OPA price controls to prevent inflation. The resolution was approved by the OEA Board of Directors in November 1945."]](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_30_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Urging Support for OPA Price Controls for Teachers and Salaried Workers")
![["The first text is a response from George B. Schwabe, a congressman, to a letter regarding a bill known as the Radcliffe Bill. Schwabe states that he is not very familiar with the bill but will give it serious consideration. He suggests that the bill may be controversial and unlikely to pass quickly due to the current political climate. The second text is a letter from a seaman on a ship, expressing concern about foreign seamen not being able to become American citizens easily. The seaman suggests a law that would allow them the same privileges as those in the army or navy. The seaman requests a response to share with his shipmates."]](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_55_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Immigration Legislation: The Radcliffe Bill and Seamen's Citizenship")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Dr. J. S. King regarding a property purchased from the HOLC. Schwabe expresses his belief that government bureaus like the HOLC can be destructive and advocates for their abolishment. Dr. King requests Schwabe's help in dealing with additional demands from a bureaucratic official related to the property purchase. The official is trying to prolong the lease and make additional payments, causing financial loss to Dr. King. Schwabe acknowledges the situation but states he is unable to intervene."]](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_33_0000-Housing,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_33_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Bureaucratic Nightmare: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["The document is a list of officers and directors of the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States, as well as district presidents and national directors. A letter is addressed to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing gratitude for his support of postal legislation and offering assistance in return."]](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_12_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_12_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Postal Legislation")
![["Mr. Lloyd A. Gaines wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe inquiring about a bill introduced in Congress to provide veterans homesteads near Chouteau at the Oklahoma Ordnance Works. Representative Schwabe responded that no action had been taken on the bill yet, but he was receiving encouragement and believed it had a possibility of passing. He explained that after the act is passed, all Oklahoma veterans would be entitled to apply for one of these tracts. Representative Schwabe expressed his determination to fight for the veterans and thanked Mr. Gaines for his letter."]](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_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on the Proposed Veterans Homestead Bill in Oklahoma, 1945")
![["George B. Schwabe, M.C. received a letter from Don Lyon of the Oklahoma Retail Grocers Association providing figures countering those of Mr. Chester Bowles of the Office of Price Administration. Schwabe expresses gratitude for the information and encourages Lyon to continue their work at the grassroots level."]](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_53_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Oklahoma Retail Grocers Association: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The Chamber of Commerce in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is requesting help from Congressman Schwabe to address the urgent need for building materials to construct homes and businesses in their area. They are facing a housing shortage due to labor troubles and government restrictions. They have enclosed two letters explaining the situation and are asking for assistance in speeding up the reconversion program."]](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_61_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Reconversion Support in Bartlesville")
![["James C. Bowker wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe inquiring about the veterans' homestead bill, HR 4589, which Schwabe introduced. Bowker expressed interest in obtaining one of the farms that would be available to service men if the bill passed. He explained that he was a veteran who had been forced to sell his farm after being drafted, and now he was looking for a chance to buy a farm at a reasonable price. Schwabe responded by sending Bowker a copy of the bill and expressing his belief that it was a constructive idea for veterans. He also promised to keep working towards the bill's passage and encouraged Bowker to reach out to him with any further questions."]](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_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Veteran Homestead Bill HR 4589")