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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Accepting Applications for War Service Appointments as Stationary Fireman
- Date:
- 1945-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Standing Up to the Office of Price Administration: A Letter from Cullen Lumber Company
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance with Rural Electrification Efforts
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Electric Service Requests in Oklahoma: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_33_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Housing Crisis: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter Regarding Congressional Committee on Public Lands and Referred Bill H.R. 4589
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- OPA Rent Control: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1945-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Public works--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on the New Deal and Unemployment: A Letter Exchange between J.T. Rogers and George B. Schwabe, 1945
- Date:
- 1945-11-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Approval of Water Facility Planning Project in Bixby, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-11-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to OPA Regulation: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-11-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The United States Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C. is accepting applications for war service appointments as Stationary Fireman with salaries ranging from $1,572 to $1,770. No written test is required, and applicants must have experience in firing and maintenance of steam boilers. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and physically capable of performing the duties. Preference is given to veterans. Forms can be obtained from various locations listed in the announcement. Appointments will be war service appointments of indefinite duration."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0010.jpg "Accepting Applications for War Service Appointments as Stationary Fireman")
![["The document is from the Cullen Real Lumber Company to Congressman Geo. B. Schwabe expressing concerns about the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and their fear of being sued by them. The company believes that more people do not complain about the OPA out of fear of retaliation. They give permission for the letter to be used in any way to address the abuse they feel they are receiving from the OPA."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0003.jpg "Standing Up to the Office of Price Administration: A Letter from Cullen Lumber Company")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding the provision of electric service to Mrs. John Stanley in Coffeyville, Kansas. The Rural Electrification Administration has made partial allotments for construction of electric lines in the area, but funds are limited. Honorable George B. Schwabe is working to investigate the situation and provide assistance. Mrs. Stanley expresses her patience and gratitude for any help in getting electricity. She also mentions the need for farm-to-market roads, which is under the jurisdiction of the state and county. Schwabe assures her of his assistance and efforts to resolve the issue."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0010.jpg "Title: Assistance with Rural Electrification Efforts")
![["The document is from the Rural Electrification Administration to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding requests for electric service from E.J. Brooks in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and Schwabe's farm in Kansas, Oklahoma. The Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Collinsville, Oklahoma, and the East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, are involved in providing service. The document explains funding issues and delays in providing service due to lack of appropriations from Congress. Brooks expresses the need for electric power in his farming community and requests Schwabe's assistance in obtaining it. The document also mentions a news item about a large fund bill approved by the House for federal agencies."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0013.jpg "Electric Service Requests in Oklahoma: A Call for Action")
![["Mr. Phillips writes to Congressman Schwabe about the housing situation in Tulsa, expressing frustration with federal control and regulation of building materials, which he believes is contributing to the housing shortage. He advocates for removing restrictions so individuals can build their own homes and criticizes the influence of promoters and speculators in the housing market. Phillips highlights the high rents and poor living conditions in Tulsa and urges the Congressman to address the housing crisis."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_33_0003.jpg "The Housing Crisis: A Call for Change")
![["The document is a letter from the Chairman of the Committee on Public Lands to a colleague in the House of Representatives regarding a bill that has been referred to the Secretary of War for a report on surplus property and federal public housing."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0002.jpg "1945 Letter Regarding Congressional Committee on Public Lands and Referred Bill H.R. 4589")
![["The document is from George R. Cookerly to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expressing dissatisfaction with the OPA rent control regulations. Cookerly believes the OPA should be abolished or amended to be more fair and reasonable. He requests Schwabe to take action on this issue and suggests reading certain paragraphs for more information. The document also mentions a petition approved by the Tulsa Property Owners association asking for relief from OPA regulations and requesting rent ceiling increases. Schwabe is urged to take steps to remove the regulation giving tenants perpetual leases, which often lead to property damage. The document emphasizes the need for fair treatment for both landlords and tenants and additional rents to cover maintenance costs. Additionally, the letter mentions the unexpected death of George W. Way, a steel firm manager and civic leader."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0007.jpg "OPA Rent Control: A Call for Action")
![["The document is discussing a humorous advertisement in the Want Column about jobless people filing for unemployment benefits. The writer expresses frustration with the New Deal outfit in the White House and the majority in the Senate and House of Representatives. They mention their efforts to fight against the current situation and express disbelief in the possibility of things changing. The writer also mentions their lack of fear regarding the current state of affairs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0021.jpg "Correspondence on the New Deal and Unemployment: A Letter Exchange between J.T. Rogers and George B. Schwabe, 1945")
![["The document provides instructions for sending a telegram, specifying the class of service desired and providing accounting information. It also includes a sample telegram from A. N. Williams to E. E. Mizell informing him of the approval of a water facility planning project."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0016.jpg "Approval of Water Facility Planning Project in Bixby, Oklahoma")
![["A congressman sympathizes with a merchant's complaint about a new OPA regulation, expressing frustration with the bureaucracy and the New Deal administration's support for OPA. The congressman is against all bureaus, particularly OPA, and offers to help the merchant with the oppressive order."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0002.jpg "Opposition to OPA Regulation: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")