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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Constituents' Letter Urging Representative George B. Schwabe to Support FEPC Bill HR 2232 and Anti-Poll Tax Bill
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Support for Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Legislation
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Philomena Heffer Regarding Unemployment Compensation and Full Employment Bills, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Classification and Protection of Angora Rabbit Wool Industry in United States
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Advocating for Tax Exemption for Retired Federal Employees
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- 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_7_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Congressman George Schwabe and Constituent Frank Sikorsky on the National Labor Relations Act
- Date:
- 1945-02-25
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Potential Misinterpretation of Income Tax Law, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-03-15
- 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_11_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter of Protest Against Fair Employment Practice Act by Reliable Tent & Awning Company
- Date:
- 1945-05-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Brown-Dunkin Dry Goods Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding H.R. 2232: The Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is urging George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to make efforts to pass the FEPC bill HR 2232 and the anti-poll tax bill in the interests of justice. It is signed by several constituents from various professions."]](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%20-%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0013_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Constituents' Letter Urging Representative George B. Schwabe to Support FEPC Bill HR 2232 and Anti-Poll Tax Bill")
![["The writer is thanking Honorable George B. Schwabe for his support of legislation concerning salary adjustments for Federal employees."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Federal%20Employees,%201945-1946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Support for Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Legislation")
![["The writer congratulates Mr. George Schwabe on the shelving of the unemployment compensation bill in Washington, D.C. They express their belief that the bill is unfair to service members and those on small salaries. They also express hope that the \"full employment\" bill will be shelved as well, as they believe it will breed idleness and ultimately destroy the United States. The writer appreciates Mr. Schwabe's courtesy in responding to their letters."]](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_7_11_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Philomena Heffer Regarding Unemployment Compensation and Full Employment Bills, 1945")
![["The document is addressed to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the importance of the Angora Rabbit Wool industry in the United States. The writer discusses the growth of the industry since imports were cut off during the war, and expresses concern about foreign competition once European countries resume production. The writer requests a classification for Angora Rabbit wool and a 50% ad valorem duty to protect American producers. The mills and spinners also support these requests."]](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_7_7_0000-Tariff,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Classification and Protection of Angora Rabbit Wool Industry in United States")
![["Mary Garrett Logan is writing to Mr. Schwabe in support of the Ramspeck Bill, which would exempt retired Federal employees from income tax on annuity payments. She believes that current living expenses are much higher than when retirement pensions were fixed, and $73.36 per month is not enough. She urges Mr. Schwabe to make an effort in favor of passing the bill and turning it into law."]](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_7_9_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Advocating for Tax Exemption for Retired Federal Employees")
![["The document is a response from George B. Schwabe, a United States Representative, to Frank Sikorsky regarding the National Labor Relations Act. Schwabe agrees with Sikorsky that the Act has been more harmful than helpful and believes that it may eventually be repealed or amended. Schwabe appreciates Sikorsky's input and encourages him to continue sharing suggestions on pending legislation. Sikorsky had expressed his support for Senator Vandenberg's Bill as a potential way to address issues with the Act."]](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_7_11_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Congressman George Schwabe and Constituent Frank Sikorsky on the National Labor Relations Act")
![["A constituent has written to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, expressing concern about a misinterpretation of the income tax law by the Collector of Internal Revenue. The constituent's income is $1250 with a personal exemption of $1000 and authorized deductions of $291.65. The constituent has been billed for $14.46 with interest, claiming that the Collector's office is incorrect in allowing only a $500 exemption. Schwabe has reached out to Commissioner Joseph D. Nunan, Jr. for clarification on the matter."]](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_7_9_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Potential Misinterpretation of Income Tax Law, 1945")
![["Reliable Tent & Awning Company writes to Honorable George Schwab protesting against the passage of H.R. 2232, the \"Fair Employment Practice Act,\" stating that employers need encouragement rather than handicaps in solving the problems of returning to peace time conditions. They request Schwab's views on the Act."]](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%20-%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter of Protest Against Fair Employment Practice Act by Reliable Tent & Awning Company")
![["The document from the Brown-Dunkin Dry Goods Company expresses strong opposition to House Bill #2232, the Fair Employment Practice Act, stating that it would be difficult to administer and enforce and would lead to more racketeering and blackmailing in America. The company believes that passing the bill would add to the burdens already carried by businesses and industry and calls for the government to return control to the elected representatives of the people. The company fears that the bill would open employers up to prosecution by disgruntled job applicants and employees and warns that unless the legislation is stopped, the American system of competitive free enterprise will be irreparably damaged. Congressman George Schwabe responds to the letter, indicating that he agrees with the company's stance and will vote against the proposed legislation."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Brown-Dunkin Dry Goods Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding H.R. 2232: The Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["The first letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to A. Do Cochran, an attorney, regarding their disapproval of the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232) and their decision not to support it. Schwabe mentions that they will discuss the matter with other individuals and suggests that Cochran ask Democratic friends to write to other members of Congress. The second letter is from A.S. Cochran to George Schwabe, expressing their belief that the bill should be killed and asking Schwabe to watch it closely and discuss it with other individuals."]](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%20-%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945")