Recommendations for Recognition of Merchant Seamen for War Service
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_87_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Recommendations for Recognition of Merchant Seamen for War Service
- Date Created:
- 1944-04-17
- EDTF:
- 1944-04-17
- 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 acknowledges a letter from Congressman Schwabe regarding the status of merchant seamen and provides information on their rights and benefits. It mentions that merchant seamen are not covered by workmen's compensation laws but are entitled to wages and medical attention if they are injured or fall ill while serving on a vessel. It also discusses proposed legislation to provide benefits to merchant seamen and their dependents. The document emphasizes the important role merchant seamen have played in the war effort and the need to recognize and support their service.
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 87, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 14 Pages
