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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_11_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from Zook Wholesale Mercantile Co. Regarding Fair Employment Practice Act- Bill H R 2232
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Regarding Proposed Legislation: Protecting American Small Businesses and Private Initiative
- Date:
- 1945-05-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-05-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Oklahoma State Senate Letter to Congress Regarding Federal Income Tax Law Amendment
- Date:
- 1945-05-23
- 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_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Standard Paving Company Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-05-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding H.R. 2232: The Fair Employment Practice Act Between Big Four Foundry Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-05-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0008
- 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:
- 1945-05-25
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Opposing Increase in Unemployment Insurance for Defense Plant Workers and Universal Military Training
- Date:
- 1945-05-29
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from F.S. Edwards Tobacco Company Opposing Fair Employment and Cradle to the Grave Acts
- Date:
- 1945-05-31
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- 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)
![["The document is from Zook Wholesale Mercantile Co. in Blackwell, Oklahoma, expressing opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act. They believe the bill would handicap their business by requiring them to employ people of different races, and they request that Honorable George Schwabe oppose the bill."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from Zook Wholesale Mercantile Co. Regarding Fair Employment Practice Act- Bill H R 2232")
![["The document is a letter from W.T. Dimick to Congressman Geo. Schwabe, expressing opposition to a proposed law (H.R. 2232) that Dimick believes will infringe on the rights of employers and hinder small businesses and private initiative. Dimick argues that the law goes against the principles of the American way of life and free enterprise, and urges the Congressman to defeat the legislation to preserve American values and prevent government overreach."]](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_10_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Regarding Proposed Legislation: Protecting American Small Businesses and Private Initiative")
![["The document from Walter O'Bannon Company expresses disapproval of the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232) and urges Congressman George Schwabe not to sign a petition in support of the bill. The company believes the bill would create trouble between employers and employees and should not become law. The document requests Congressman Schwabe's influence to prevent the bill from being passed. Congressman Schwabe responds that he has not signed the petition and is inclined to agree with the company's views on the bill."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945")
![["The document is a letter from the Oklahoma State Senate to George B. Schwabe in the House of Representatives, requesting that Congress amend the federal income tax law to prevent discrimination against certain states, including Oklahoma, in favor of states with community property laws. The document includes a copy of the Enrolled Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10 for review."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Oklahoma State Senate Letter to Congress Regarding Federal Income Tax Law Amendment")
![["The document is a correspondence between Standard Paving Company and Congressman George Schwabe regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act, H.R. 2232. The company expresses their disapproval of the bill, stating that employers should have the right to choose their employees based on merit and not be regulated by a government bureau. They believe that the American business community is capable of fair employment practices without government interference. They also argue that the bill could lead to labor riots, violence, and racial hatred. They urge Congressman Schwabe to vote against the bill."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Congressman George B. Schwabe and Standard Paving Company Regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act, 1945")
![["The Big Four Foundry Company, Inc. sent a letter to Congressman George Schwabe expressing their disapproval of the Fair Employment Practice Act (H.R. 2232) and requesting that he oppose the bill if it comes before Congress for a vote. Congressman Schwabe responded, indicating that he agrees with their stance and will not sign a petition in support of the bill. He assures the company that they will not be disappointed with his vote on 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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding H.R. 2232: The Fair Employment Practice Act Between Big Four Foundry Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a congressman, responding to a letter from the President of Midcontinent Map Company, E. K. Frank, regarding the Fair Employment Practice Act. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the bill and states that he has received numerous letters from constituents who also oppose it. He also mentions sending a map to Frank and offers to obtain a list of other maps if needed. Additionally, there is a mention of a bulletin from the Oklahoma Retail Merchants Assoc. urging the defeat of the bill."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945")
![["The writer, Braman, is expressing his opposition to increasing unemployment insurance for workers in Defense plants, citing their high wages and benefits as reasons for not burdening the rest of the nation with additional taxes. He also opposes Universal Military Training, viewing it as a step towards militarism. Braman urges Congressman George Schwabe to use his influence to defeat these measures."]](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_12_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Opposing Increase in Unemployment Insurance for Defense Plant Workers and Universal Military Training")
![["The document is from F.S. Edwards Tobacco Company to Hon George Schwabe, asking him to use his efforts to defeat the \"Fair Employment Act\" and the \"Cradle to the Grave Act\" as they do not feel it necessary for this legislation to come up at this time."]](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_14_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0009_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from F.S. Edwards Tobacco Company Opposing Fair Employment and Cradle to the Grave Acts")
![["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")