The document is addressed to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the importance of the Angora Rabbit Wool industry in the United States. The writer discusses the growth of the industry since imports were cut off during the war, and expresses concern about foreign competition once European countries resume production. The writer requests a classification for Angora Rabbit wool and a 50% ad valorem duty to protect American producers. The mills and spinners also support these requests.

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Appeal for Classification and Protection of Angora Rabbit Wool Industry in United States

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0003
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Appeal for Classification and Protection of Angora Rabbit Wool Industry in United States
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
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 addressed to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the importance of the Angora Rabbit Wool industry in the United States. The writer discusses the growth of the industry since imports were cut off during the war, and expresses concern about foreign competition once European countries resume production. The writer requests a classification for Angora Rabbit wool and a 50% ad valorem duty to protect American producers. The mills and spinners also support these requests.
Topic:
Employment & social affairs
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 7, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page