Letters on Labor: A Discussion Between George B. Schwabe and G. M. Gillespie
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_62_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Letters on Labor: A Discussion Between George B. Schwabe and G. M. Gillespie
- Date Created:
- 1946-02-21
- EDTF:
- 1946-02-21
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
- Description:
- The document is a correspondence between George B. Schwabe, a United States Congressman, and G. M. Gillespie, a drilling contractor. Gillespie expresses his opinions on the labor union situation in the country, criticizing the influence of unions and the lack of control by politicians. He also discusses the impact of strikes on his business and the economy. Schwabe responds positively to Gillespie's letter, agreeing with his views on labor unions and expressing his appreciation for his forthright attitude. Schwabe also criticizes the New Deal policies and the Administration's lack of defined policy. Both men agree on the need for responsible unions and express a desire for change in Washington.
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 62, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages