Correspondence regarding Emergency Aid for Church Colleges: Letter from Mrs. L.R. Semones to Hon. George B. Schwabe, M.C., and His Response, 1945-08-24

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_3_0006

Scope and Contents

Mrs. L.R. Semones wrote to Hon. George B. Schwabe expressing disapproval of H.R. 3116, which provides emergency aid for church colleges, citing concerns about Catholic influence and the principle of separation of church and state. Schwabe responded, acknowledging her views and promising to consider them when the legislation is brought to the floor. The Oklahoma Council of Churches and Christian Education is actively involved in promoting religious education and organizing events such as conventions and youth councils.

Dates

Creation: 1945-08-24

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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