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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Abolishing Bureaus: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Veterans' Homestead Bill in Oklahoma: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Family Allowance Legislation for Soldiers: Correspondence Between Mrs. Gertrude Tharp and Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Veteran Homestead Bill and Land Allocation for War Veterans
- Date:
- 1945-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["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.")
![["The document from Mr. Sanger to Congressman George Schwabe expresses agreement with the Congressman's views on abolishing bureaus, particularly the OPA, and allowing supply and demand to regulate prices. Mr. Sanger also criticizes the OPA's rental contract and calls for the abolition of the organization. Additionally, Mr. Sanger discusses the need for regulation of organized labor and expresses skepticism about the Full Work bill. He also calls for bringing American troops home from foreign lands."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0020.jpg "Abolishing Bureaus: A Call to Action")
![["The document from Representative George B. Schwabe to Mrs. S. R. Fraker addresses her inquiry about a bill he introduced in Congress to provide veterans with the opportunity to homestead on government lands in Oklahoma. The bill has not been passed yet, and the size of the tracts will depend on the type of soil and intended use. Representative Schwabe appreciates Mrs. Fraker's interest and suggests she contact him again in the spring for more information."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0010.jpg "Correspondence on Veterans' Homestead Bill in Oklahoma: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["Mrs. Gertrude Tharp wrote to Honorable George B. Schwabe asking about a newspaper clipping regarding family allowance for soldiers' dependents. Mr. Schwabe contacted the Office of Dependency Benefits, who informed him that the proposed 18-month provision for family allowance only applies to soldiers in active military service, not those who have been discharged. Family allowance for discharged soldiers' dependents ends at the end of the month of discharge. The information was relayed back to Mrs. Tharp by Mr. Schwabe. Brigadier General L.H. Sims also responded to Mrs. Tharp, confirming the details of the family allowance provisions for soldiers and their dependents."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0021.jpg "Family Allowance Legislation for Soldiers: Correspondence Between Mrs. Gertrude Tharp and Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["Representative George B. Schwabe received a letter from James F. Knapp regarding a veterans' homestead bill that Schwabe introduced. Schwabe is enthusiastic about the bill and willing to help veterans like Knapp obtain land once the bill is passed. Knapp, a war veteran with farming experience, is interested in the proposal to divide government land for veterans and seeks more information."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0022.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Veteran Homestead Bill and Land Allocation for War Veterans")