Premium Payment Update for Lead and Zinc Mines in the Tri-State District, 1946-06-30

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 17

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_17_0007

Scope and Contents

The letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Kenneth Farrell discusses the payment of premiums on copper, lead, and zinc affecting mining operations in the Tri-State District. Schwabe explains the efforts made to secure these payments, including contacting the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the authority of the Office of War Mobilization. He also mentions the involvement of other congressmen and the Democratic leadership in Congress. The letter expresses frustration with the administration's handling of the situation and places responsibility on them for the lack of payments. Additionally, a message from miners in Oklahoma to Schwabe expresses their dissatisfaction with the situation.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-30

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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