The Battle Against OPA: A Small Business Owner's Perspective, 1945-09-14

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0008

Scope and Contents

The document is a correspondence between Mr. C. H. Bartlett of Bartlett-Farmer Clothing Company in Oklahoma and Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding their complaints about the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and its impact on small businesses. They believe that the OPA's price control policies are harming businesses and causing shortages of merchandise. They feel that the OPA is favoring manufacturers over retailers and consumers, and they are fighting against the extension of the bureau. They are seeking support and assistance in addressing their concerns.

Dates

Creation: 1945-09-14

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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