Concerns about the O.P.A., 1945-05-14

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 47

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0003

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response to a request to keep the O.P.A (Office of Price Administration) from Mrs. Jack Carter. The writer, George B. Schwabe, expresses his mixed feelings about the O.P.A, acknowledging both its benefits and harm. He mentions the oppressive methods used by the O.P.A and believes that it should be discontinued after the war to prevent totalitarianism. Mrs. Carter expresses her support for the O.P.A in her response.

Dates

Creation: 1945-05-14

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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