Correspondence Regarding Depletion of Veterans' Farm Loan Funds in Oklahoma, 1946, 1946-03-26

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 22

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0016

Scope and Contents

Mrs. M. Edith Powell, Secretary of the American War Dads Auxiliary in Oklahoma, wrote to Hon. George B. Schwabe, Representative, expressing concern that funds for chattel loans for veterans distributed through the Farm Security Administration are depleted. They have discovered that there are 2,300 veterans' loan applications in Oklahoma and are requesting an immediate additional appropriation to address the urgent need for loans for spring planting and general farm expenses. Representative Schwabe responded, stating that a Bill has been passed in the House to address the situation and he is willing to assist the veterans in any way possible.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-26

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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