Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Call to Action, 1945-04-16 - 1945-04-16

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 84

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0008

Scope and Contents

Bernard Penfield, a merchant seaman, writes to Mr. Schwabe about the Seamen's Bill of Rights which is pending before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. He urges Mr. Schwabe to support the bill and asks for his feedback on the issue. Penfield expresses pride in contributing to the war effort and highlights the importance of postwar protection for seamen.

Dates

Creation: 1945-04-16 - 1945-04-16

Creator

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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