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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Peyote Predicament: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1945-03-28
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Exploring the Controversy: The Debate Over H.R. 2403 and Peyote Use
- Date:
- 1945-04-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005
- 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 Peyote Bill
- Date:
- 1945-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Taxation
- Names:
- Quapaw Nation, Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The first letter is from George B. Schwabe to Ben Carpenter discussing the peyote situation and a bill pending in Congress. Schwabe expresses a need to investigate further before making a decision on the matter. The second letter is from a Native American individual requesting help in obtaining peyote for religious purposes, emphasizing the importance of the substance to their culture and community."]](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_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg "The Peyote Predicament: A Letter Exchange")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to Victor Griffin discusses the topic of H.R. 2403, which seeks to regulate peyote use similarly to marijuana. Schwabe has been studying the issue and is unsure whether the bill should pass, as he is considering the potential effects of peyote and its use in religious ceremonies by Native American tribes. He is open to receiving more information on the subject before making a decision."]](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_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring the Controversy: The Debate Over H.R. 2403 and Peyote Use")
![["The document was written by Vern E. Thompson to Honorable George B. Schwabe, expressing gratitude for his interest in the peyote bill opposed by the Quapaw Indians. Thompson also mentioned their old acquaintanceship in Oklahoma and noted Schwabe's role on the Indian affairs committee."]](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_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Peyote Bill")