Rumors of Agencies Under Commerce Dept: Investigation Results, 1945-03-26
Scope and Contents
The document consists of a series of letters between Mr. K. S. Adams, President of Phillips Petroleum Company, and Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding rumors of plans to transfer certain independent agencies of Congress to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Commerce. Congressman Schwabe investigated the rumors and found them to be unfounded, reassuring Mr. Adams in a letter. The letters express concern over the potential implications of such a transfer and the importance of keeping the independent agencies separate.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-03-26
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
English
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Full Extent
6 Pages
Abstract
79th (1945-1947)
General
Commerce
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository