George H. Holmes, a representative for Universal Trade Press in Oregon, wrote to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, expressing appreciation for his articles in the Congressional Record and inquiring about the Townsend Bill. Schwabe responded saying he believes little will be done during the current session of Congress, criticizing the use of political snoopers in distributing funds for older people. Holmes expressed frustration with the lack of action on the Townsend Bill and the promises made by representatives.

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Champions for American Liberty: A Discussion on the Townsend Bill

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_3_0009
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Champions for American Liberty: A Discussion on the Townsend Bill
Date Created:
1946-07-15
EDTF:
1946-07-15
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:
George H. Holmes, a representative for Universal Trade Press in Oregon, wrote to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, expressing appreciation for his articles in the Congressional Record and inquiring about the Townsend Bill. Schwabe responded saying he believes little will be done during the current session of Congress, criticizing the use of political snoopers in distributing funds for older people. Holmes expressed frustration with the lack of action on the Townsend Bill and the promises made by representatives.
Topic:
Banks and banking--United States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages