Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and W.M. Dunn Regarding Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act, 1945-06-06

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0003

Scope and Contents

Mr. Dunn writes to Congressman Schwabe expressing his opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act and his concerns about its potential negative impact on businesses. He criticizes the bill for giving too much power to a small group of individuals and creating a system that could lead to racketeering and blackmail. Dunn urges Schwabe to vote against the bill and suggests contacting other Oklahoma congressmen to express similar sentiments. Schwabe responds, agreeing with Dunn's views and stating his opposition to the bill as well.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-06

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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