Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Official Communication to Governor of Oklahoma Regarding Shooting of Mexican Students at Ardmore, Oklahoma 1931-06-08 1931-06-08 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 72nd (1931-1933) William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection CAC_CC_041_1_0000, Box 3, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/49 CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0036 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0000-Guess%20and%20Crosby%20Investigation%20-%20Correspondence,%201931-1934/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0036_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/109523 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0000-Guess%20and%20Crosby%20Investigation%20-%20Correspondence,%201931-1934/CAC_CC_041_1_3_2_0036.pdf correspondence Families Foreign relations 1 Page The document is a letter dated June 15, 1931, from the Department of State in Washington, D.C. to the Governor of Oklahoma, acknowledging receipt of a letter regarding the shooting of two Mexican students in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The Department of State expresses appreciation for the Governor's prompt action in investigating the incident and establishing responsibility. The document is signed by Henry L. Thinson. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Petition for Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights 1944-06-22 1944-06-22 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 78th (1943-1945) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 84, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0006 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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862874 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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0006.pdf correspondence Families 3 Pages Mrs. Charles L. Miller sent a petition to Honorable George B. Schwabe in support of a G.I. Bill of Rights for Merchant Seamen, detailing the dangerous experiences her husband faced while serving in the Merchant Marine. The petition was signed by various individuals, all in agreement with the need for a Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights. George B. Schwabe acknowledged receipt of the petition and stated that he was considering the measure but was unsure of Congress's action on it. The petition was sponsored by the National Maritime Union. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Advocating for Merchant Seamen: A Call for Equal Recognition and Support 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 5, Folder 84, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0012 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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862880 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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0012.pdf correspondence Education; Families Armed Forces--United States; Education--United States 1 Page Mrs. E. Bloodgood writes to Honorable George Schwabe urging him to remember the Merchant Seamen in the educational program and give them equal recognition. She asks for support in passing a bill to recognize Merchant Seamen as war service members and to ensure they receive benefits for their families. Bloodgood emphasizes the difficult situations Merchant Seamen face and urges action to support them. Text