Concerns Regarding the Seamen's Bill of Rights: Correspondence between Mrs. Anna E. Webb and Representative George B. Schwabe, 1945-03-08 - 1945-03-08

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 83

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0007

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Anna E. Webb writes to Representative George B. Schwabe expressing her disappointment in the lack of support for Merchant Marine boys who were promised benefits similar to those of other armed forces. She urges Schwabe to support the Seamen's Bill of Rights, H.R. 2346, and provide these boys with the respect, readjustment facilities, education, and disability insurance they deserve. Schwabe responds, acknowledging the issue and expressing his sympathy and willingness to work towards a fair solution.

Dates

Creation: 1945-03-08 - 1945-03-08

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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