Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Racial Composition of the Fair Employment Practice Committee: A Congressional Debate 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/860646 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0000/CAC_CC_047_1_5_16_0004.pdf correspondence African Americans; Civil rights--United States 1 Page The document discusses the personnel and racial makeup of the Fair Employment Practice Committee (F.E.P.C), highlighting the number of white and black employees in key positions. It questions whether America should be governed by whites or blacks based on the composition of the committee. The document also raises concerns about the power of the F.E.P.C in influencing business enterprises and potentially invading schools. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposed 1945 Bill for Veterans to Change Beneficiaries and Payment Options Under National Service Life Insurance Policy 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 7, Folder 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_7_18_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_7_18_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_18_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_18_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/860997 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_7_18_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_18_0002.pdf correspondence Civil rights--United States; African Americans 2 Pages The document is a bill introduced in the Senate by Mr. Cordon in 1945, which proposes an amendment to the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940. The bill aims to allow veterans to change their beneficiary under a policy of national service life insurance and to have the option to change the method of payment of such insurance. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Opposition to Fair Employment Practice Act 1945-05-25 1945-05-25 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_5_10_0000, Box, 5, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_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_5_10_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871938 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_5_10_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_5_10_0002.pdf correspondence Business--United States; Employment; African Americans 1 Page Harold T. Wright, owner of the Wright Wall Paper Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is writing to Honorable George Schwabe to express his opposition to the "Fair Employment Practice Act" H.R.2232. He asks Schwabe to vote against the bill as a small business owner and citizen of Oklahoma. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Amendments to Senate Bill 1171 on Labor Relations 1945-08-30 1945-08-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 77, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0011 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_5_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862762 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_5_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0011.pdf correspondence African Americans; Civil rights--United States 4 Pages The document from Mr. Wallingford to Senator James E. Murray discusses Senate Bill 1171 relating to labor relations and suggests amendments to improve the bill. He points out specific technical and policy issues in the bill and recommends changes to address them, while emphasizing the importance of passing the bill to improve labor relations in the country. Senator Schwabe responds positively to Mr. Wallingford's suggestions and expresses hope that the New Deal program will be modified based on public sentiment. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Between Representative George B. Schwabe and Mr. Raymond H. Hicks Regarding Veterans' Affairs and Legislation 1945-10-31 1945-10-31 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 7, Folder 22, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/861083 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0012.pdf correspondence African Americans; Civil rights--United States 11 Pages The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. Raymond H. Hicks and Representative George B. Schwabe regarding materials related to veterans' affairs. Hicks requests copies of amended laws and other helpful materials, which Schwabe promptly sends to him. Hicks expresses appreciation for the assistance and mentions using the materials in his work at the Veterans Administration. Schwabe assures Hicks of his willingness to provide further assistance if needed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Senate Filibuster on the F.E.P.C. 1946-02-13 1946-02-13 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/860638 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0000/CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0003.pdf correspondence Civil rights--United States; African Americans 3 Pages The document dated February 13, 1946 from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. Charles N. Simon, Attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma discusses the Senate filibuster on the F.E.P.C. bill. Schwabe mentions that the bill has not been acted on in the House and provides information on how the Oklahoma Delegation voted on the measure. Schwabe offers to send a copy of the Congressional Record showing the votes if the bill comes to the House for a vote. Schwabe ends the letter by offering further assistance and good wishes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Between Constituent and Congressman in 1946 1946-02-13 1946-02-13 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 15, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/860640 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0000/CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0005.pdf correspondence Civil rights--United States; African Americans 4 Pages Mrs. Swindell wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing her views on various controversial issues pending in Congress. She urged for fair employment practices, support for the school lunch program, and the elimination of military conscription. Congressman Schwabe acknowledged her letter and promised to consider her views as the matters come up for action in the House. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Protest Against Labor Domination: A Letter to Honorable Geo Schwabe, M.C. 1946-05-27 1946-05-27 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 77, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0008 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_5_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0008_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862759 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_5_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0008.pdf correspondence Civil rights--United States; African Americans 2 Pages The document is a protest against labor domination of the government and the President, expressing concern about the negative impact on business and reconversion. The writer believes the President has enough power to address the labor situation without appeasement. They support ending bossism and government influenced by labor unions, advocating for government by the people. Text