Challenges in Obtaining FHA Approval for Home Construction, 1946-05-31

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 37

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_37_0010

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Mr. Stephen C. Cernas to Hon. George B. Schwabe, M.C. expressing frustration about the difficulty in obtaining a building permit from the Federal Housing Administration to build a small home for his family. He highlights the complexity of the application form and contrasts his struggle with the ease of obtaining permits for larger projects in Tulsa. Mr. Cernas expresses his disappointment and calls attention to the bureaucratic obstacles he faces in trying to provide a home for his family.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-31

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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