Opposition to the O.P.A.: A Correspondence between George B. Schwabe and R. Clare Coffin, 1946-05-08

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0013

Scope and Contents

The document is a correspondence between George B. Schwabe and R. Clare Coffin discussing their opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and its practices. Schwabe expresses his strong opposition to the O.P.A. and his voting record against it, while Coffin acknowledges the benefits the O.P.A. provided during the war but criticizes its excessive controls and negative impact on the economy. Both agree that the O.P.A. should only be extended with restrictions.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-08

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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