Support for the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights H.R. 2346, 1945-05-01 - 1945-05-01

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 84

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0017

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Bertha Grover wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for his support of the Merchant Seamen's Bill of Rights H. R. 2346, as her son is a Third Mate in the Merchant Marine. The letter was acknowledged by the Congressman's secretary, Miss Camille M. Garneau, who promised to bring it to his attention upon his return to Washington. Mrs. Grover expressed her belief that the bill would help to address inequalities and injustices faced by Merchant Seamen.

Dates

Creation: 1945-05-01 - 1945-05-01

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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