Work or Fight Proposal: A Mother's Plea for Support on the Home Front, 1945-01-24 - 1945-01-24

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 70

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_70_0007

Scope and Contents

Mrs. R.J. Palmore, Sr. writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing her frustration with the lack of draft for civilians on the home front during World War II. She shares her personal struggles as a war wife and mother with financial burdens and responsibilities. Congressman Schwabe acknowledges her concerns and offers his support, encouraging her to reach out to him with any further issues regarding servicemen and their families.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-24 - 1945-01-24

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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