Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Peyote Predicament: A Letter Exchange 1945-03-28 1945-03-28 Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/872041 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0002.pdf correspondence Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress Quapaw Nation 3 Pages The first letter is from George B. Schwabe to Ben Carpenter discussing the peyote situation and a bill pending in Congress. Schwabe expresses a need to investigate further before making a decision on the matter. The second letter is from a Native American individual requesting help in obtaining peyote for religious purposes, emphasizing the importance of the substance to their culture and community. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Exploring the Controversy: The Debate Over H.R. 2403 and Peyote Use 1945-04-27 1945-04-27 Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/872042 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress Quapaw Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation 1 Page The document from George B. Schwabe to Victor Griffin discusses the topic of H.R. 2403, which seeks to regulate peyote use similarly to marijuana. Schwabe has been studying the issue and is unsure whether the bill should pass, as he is considering the potential effects of peyote and its use in religious ceremonies by Native American tribes. He is open to receiving more information on the subject before making a decision. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Peyote Bill 1945-05-02 1945-05-02 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/872044 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0005.pdf correspondence Taxation Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress Quapaw Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma 1 Page The document was written by Vern E. Thompson to Honorable George B. Schwabe, expressing gratitude for his interest in the peyote bill opposed by the Quapaw Indians. Thompson also mentioned their old acquaintanceship in Oklahoma and noted Schwabe's role on the Indian affairs committee. Text