Challenges of Retailing: A Letter from John H. Dykes, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0004

Scope and Contents

The writer, John H. Dykes, mentions receiving a letter from George while working with the "Schwabe's." He discusses difficulties in obtaining merchandise due to production curtailment and price increases. Dykes expresses frustration with wholesalers and jobbers not passing on products at old prices, leading to diminishing profits for retailers. He also mentions attending a hardware convention and expresses a desire to go fishing with George. Dykes ends the letter by mentioning his family and plans to see George at a wedding in Tulsa.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

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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