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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Kiowa Indian Deputy U.S. Marshal's Request
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- Saunkeah, Jasper Betaugei Sr. (1888-1959)
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0058
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Speech Excerpts: The Role of the Negro Soldier in World War II
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0061
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Collection of Negro American Service Man Heroism
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Highway Department's Allocation of Funds for Tulsa Urban Area
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns Regarding Union Racketeering: Correspondence with Representative George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter from Bartlett - Collin's Company to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Labor Legislation
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Abolishing O.P.A.: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to O.P.A. Extension
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the O.P.A.
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposing OPA: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1946-05-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Elmer Thomas writes to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs recommending that a delegation from the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache tribes be authorized to come to Washington to appear before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. This recommendation is based on a message from Jasper Saunkeah's, a Kiowa Indian who is also a Deputy U.S. Marshal in Oklahoma City. Thomas requests that Saunkeah's wishes be complied with."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Kiowa-Apache,%20Mar.-May,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_16B_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Regarding Kiowa Indian Deputy U.S. Marshal's Request")
![["German A. White, located in Chicago, Illinois, is requesting a copy of Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas's speech on \"The Role of the \"Negro\" Soldier in World War II\" to use in an upcoming church forum. White expresses his gratitude in advance for any assistance in obtaining this material."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0058_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Speech Excerpts: The Role of the Negro Soldier in World War II")
![["Jan Jess Klubok is writing to Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas to request a copy of her collection of incidents relating to the heroism and patriotism of African American service members in World War II. Klubok expresses interest in obtaining two copies for himself and thanks Douglas for her efforts in compiling the collection."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20March%2011-May,%201947/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0061_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Collection of Negro American Service Man Heroism")
![["The document is addressing the allocation of funds for highway improvements in the Tulsa urban area. The Highway Department had initially announced funds would be allocated, but now they are considering allocating the funds to another urban area due to a technicality regarding the route between two control points. The City of Tulsa has funds available and believes they should receive the allocated funds for the proposed expressway. The document expresses concerns about potential sectional favoritism in fund allocation and requests assistance in protecting Tulsa's rights to the funds."]](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_62_0000-Public%20Road%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Highway Department's Allocation of Funds for Tulsa Urban Area")
![["Quick Charge, Inc. is experiencing difficulties with unions and picketing by the Teamsters Union. They reached out to Representative George B. Schwabe for help in passing a bill to eliminate such conditions. Schwabe responded that he voted for the Case Bill and is willing to support any legislation against racketeering. He believes the situation is a case of union racketeering and is committed to taking action to address 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_5_66_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns Regarding Union Racketeering: Correspondence with Representative George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter dated May 14, 1946, from LOC Hamilton of Bartlett-Gillins Company to Honorable George B. Schwabe regarding labor legislation recommendations made by Senators Ball, Taft, and Smith. The recommendations include a \"cooling off\" period with federal mediation, fact finding commissions, making unions subject to suit for contract violations, outlawing certain union practices, freeing foremen from the Wagner Act, and outlawing violence in labor disputes. The document expresses support for this legislation to prevent disasters like the current coal strike led by John L. Lewis."]](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_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter from Bartlett - Collin's Company to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Labor Legislation")
![["The document is a letter from Mr. John N. Day to Congressman George B. Schwabe, requesting him to vote for the complete abolishment of O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration). Mr. Day expresses his belief that O.P.A. is un-American and hindering economic recovery. He also suggests repurposing wartime pipe lines for natural gas transportation. Congressman Schwabe responds affirmatively, stating that he has consistently voted against O.P.A. and will continue to do so."]](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_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Abolishing O.P.A.: A Call for Action")
![["The document is from Mr. W.F. Abbett to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing appreciation for his stance against the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and hoping for support in stopping their destructive policies and unlimited power. Congressman Schwabe responds by thanking Mr. Abbett for his support and stating his continued opposition to the O.P.A."]](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_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to O.P.A. Extension")
![["The document is from Katherine M. Day to Congressman George Schwabe, expressing opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and requesting that he vote for amendments to do away with it. Day believes the O.P.A. is hindering reconstruction efforts and spreading false propaganda. Schwabe responds, expressing his agreement with Day and stating that he voted against the extension of the O.P.A. in Congress. He thanks Day for her letter and mentions that many others in his district share their views 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/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the O.P.A.")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to Edward Soph, expressing his opposition to the continuation of the Office of Price Administration (OPA). Schwabe commends Soph for his logical reasoning against the OPA and states that he has consistently voted against it. He also mentions that despite efforts by others to negotiate with OPA bureaucrats, there may not be much relief as long as the OPA has the support of the President and the New Deal majority in Congress. Schwabe encourages Soph to continue the fight against the OPA and encloses copies of his recent speeches on the topic."]](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_22_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Opposing OPA: A Call to Action")