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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act
- Date:
- 1945-03-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Education, Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding OPA Case Involving Nig Pense: A Request for Assistance
- Date:
- 1945-03-20
- Creator:
- Pendleton, John F.
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Business--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Postwar Planning Funding for Cities: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Military Training: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-03-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_3_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from Oklahoma Education Association to Congressman Schwabe Endorsing Federal Aid to Education Bills
- Date:
- 1945-03-28
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- National Transportation Restrictions and Wartime Fairs: MacDonald--6667
- Date:
- 1945-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Transportation Restrictions for State and County Fairs
- Date:
- 1945-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Transportation Restrictions for Summer and Fall Fairs - ODT-822
- Date:
- 1945-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Transportation Warnings for Summer and Fall Fairs
- Date:
- 1945-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_53_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Investigating Indian Affairs: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-04-21
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Oxford sent a postcard to Mr. Schwabe endorsing the \"Merchant Seamen's War Service Act.\" Mr. Schwabe received the postcard and is studying the bill. He acknowledges the important service of the Merchant Marine but questions the differences in benefits compared to the G.I. Bill of Rights for soldiers and sailors. He promises to consider the bill fairly and use his influence in the right direction. Mrs. Oxford, as a mother of a merchant marine son, strongly supports the bill and urges Mr. Schwabe to actively support it as well."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0009.jpg "Supporting the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act")
![["Mr. John F. Pendleton, an Attorney at Law in Nowata, Oklahoma, is seeking help from Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding a case involving their friend Nig Pense and the OPA. Schwabe indicates that he may be able to assist during the latter part of next week or the first week of April, but is unsure of his exact availability due to his legislative duties. He requests that Pendleton provide him with the trial date so he can coordinate his schedule accordingly."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0004.jpg "Correspondence Regarding OPA Case Involving Nig Pense: A Request for Assistance")
![["The document from Congressman George B. Schwabe acknowledges receipt of a letter from W. F. McMurry, Water Superintendent of the City Water Department in Tulsa, Oklahoma, regarding funds made available for cities to plan postwar activities and construction work. Schwabe provides information on the Act passed by Congress, including a provision for $35,000,000 for planning projects, with an estimated $500,000 for the State of Oklahoma. Schwabe also mentions sending a letter to mayors and city commissioners in Oklahoma's First Congressional District on the same subject. McMurry had requested a copy of the bill and Schwabe's opinion on Tulsa obtaining funds for increasing the city's water supply post-war. Schwabe responds positively and offers his assistance."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0003.jpg "Postwar Planning Funding for Cities: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Charles A. Gibbs wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expressing concern about the lack of training for 18-year-old boys before they are put into combat service. Congressman Schwabe agrees with her and mentions his own son who was sent overseas without much training. He is actively protesting against the military's policies and plans to include information in the Congressional Record. He asks Mrs. Gibbs to contact him if she needs assistance and sends his best wishes to her family."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0003.jpg "Urgent Plea for Military Training: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The Oklahoma Education Association has endorsed bills for federal aid to education and is requesting Congressman George B. Schwabe to support and influence the legislation. They believe that better education will lead to prosperity and well-being for the state of Oklahoma."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_3_0003.jpg "1945 Letter from Oklahoma Education Association to Congressman Schwabe Endorsing Federal Aid to Education Bills")
![["Colonel J. Monroe Johnson of the Office of Defense Transportation warns fair managers not to make elaborate advance preparations for state, regional, and county fairs due to heavy demands on transportation services during the war. He emphasizes the need to minimize passenger car travel and states that new cars will not be available in normal numbers until after the war. Johnson urges car owners to see their vehicles as part of the nation's transportation plant and to prioritize essential wartime transportation needs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0006.jpg "National Transportation Restrictions and Wartime Fairs: MacDonald--6667")
![["Colonel J. Monroe Johnson of the Office of Defense Transportation warns fair managers not to make elaborate advance preparations for upcoming events due to heavy demands on transportation services. He emphasizes the need to reduce travel load and restrict holding of fairs to ease burden on railroads. Passenger car travel must be minimized for the foreseeable future due to shortages of equipment and supplies. Owners are urged to view their cars as part of the nation's transportation system and not for pleasure use."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0007.jpg "Transportation Restrictions for State and County Fairs")
![["Colonel J. Monroe Johnson of the Office of Defense Transportation warned fair managers not to make elaborate advance preparations for upcoming events due to heavy demands on transportation services. He emphasized the need to reduce travel load and conserve resources for military and essential civilian transportation. Passenger car travel must be kept to a minimum, as shortages of manpower and equipment will continue after the end of the war. Johnson advised that cars should be considered part of the nation's transportation system and used for essential purposes."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0009.jpg "Transportation Restrictions for Summer and Fall Fairs - ODT-822")
![["The Office of Defense Transportation warns managers of state, regional, and county fairs not to make elaborate advance preparations for events due to heavy demands on transportation services. Restrictions on fairs may be necessary to reduce travel load and money spent on preparations may be wasted. Passenger car travel needs to be minimized due to shortages of manpower, equipment, tires, and batteries. Cars are considered part of the nation's common transportation plant and have essential wartime transportation duties."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0008.jpg "Transportation Warnings for Summer and Fall Fairs")
![["The writer is thanking Congressman George B. Schwabe for his letter and discussing the issue of the party's pledge to the Indians. The writer expresses doubts about the effectiveness of a claims commission and advocates for a settlement or compromise to bring an end to Indian affairs. The writer criticizes the Collier-Thomas-Stigler claims commission idea as political chicanery and suggests that Republicans should come up with a better solution for the Indians. The writer mentions conducting research on Indian affairs and plans to complete it before heading to Washington. The writer appreciates the invitation to use the Congressman's office as headquarters while in the city."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_53_0007.jpg "Investigating Indian Affairs: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe")