The document from Dean Baugh, Executive Secretary of the Oklahoma State Federation of Labor, expresses opposition to H.R. 3283, a bill that would permit the importation of Mexican farm laborers. Baugh is concerned about the impact on American workers, the potential for communist sympathizers to enter the country, and the need to protect national security. Congressman George Schwabe responds, indicating his personal opposition to the bill and acknowledging that his vote may not align with Baugh's views.

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Opposition to H.R. 3283: Protecting American Workers

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_3_27_51_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Opposition to H.R. 3283: Protecting American Workers
Date Created:
1951-05-08
EDTF:
1951-05-08
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 from Dean Baugh, Executive Secretary of the Oklahoma State Federation of Labor, expresses opposition to H.R. 3283, a bill that would permit the importation of Mexican farm laborers. Baugh is concerned about the impact on American workers, the potential for communist sympathizers to enter the country, and the need to protect national security. Congressman George Schwabe responds, indicating his personal opposition to the bill and acknowledging that his vote may not align with Baugh's views.
Topic:
Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
Congress:
82nd (1951-1953)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 51, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages