John H. Dykes, a Western Auto Associate from Enid, Oklahoma, writes to his friend George about a recent fishing trip and his views on the OPA (Office of Price Administration). He criticizes the OPA for its regulations on consumer goods and shares examples of how it has affected businesses and farmers. Dykes also mentions the lack of priorities for farmers since the election and how the OPA has made liars and cheats of merchants. He ends the letter by expressing hope that George can join him on their next fishing trip.

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Fishing Adventures and Political Musings: A Letter from John H. Dykes

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0014
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Fishing Adventures and Political Musings: A Letter from John H. Dykes
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
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:
John H. Dykes, a Western Auto Associate from Enid, Oklahoma, writes to his friend George about a recent fishing trip and his views on the OPA (Office of Price Administration). He criticizes the OPA for its regulations on consumer goods and shares examples of how it has affected businesses and farmers. Dykes also mentions the lack of priorities for farmers since the election and how the OPA has made liars and cheats of merchants. He ends the letter by expressing hope that George can join him on their next fishing trip.
Topic:
Agricultural subsidies--United States, Public works--United States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_3_47_0000, Box, 3, 47, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages