The document from W. R. Grimshaw Company expresses disapproval of the Fair Employment Practice Act, stating that it limits employers' ability to select employees based on qualifications and could lead to unfounded discrimination claims. The company urges Honorable Geo. Schwabe to oppose the bill, as they believe it would undermine American democracy. Schwabe responds, thanking them for their input and stating that he does not support the bill in its current form.

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Opposition to H.R. 2232: A Letter Exchange

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Opposition to H.R. 2232: A Letter Exchange
Date Created:
1945-05-17
EDTF:
1945-05-17
Creator:
unknown
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 from W. R. Grimshaw Company expresses disapproval of the Fair Employment Practice Act, stating that it limits employers' ability to select employees based on qualifications and could lead to unfounded discrimination claims. The company urges Honorable Geo. Schwabe to oppose the bill, as they believe it would undermine American democracy. Schwabe responds, thanking them for their input and stating that he does not support the bill in its current form.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages