Opposition to O.P.A.: Correspondence Between Mrs. Birdie C. Foley and Honorable Geo. Schwabe, 1946-05-16

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 22

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0010

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Birdie C. Foley expresses her opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) in a letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe. She criticizes the impact of rationing on food prices and rents, and calls for the abolishment of the O.P.A. and all unions. She expresses her support for the Republican party and urges for a return to free enterprise. Schwabe responds, thanking her for her input and explaining his stance against the extension of the O.P.A. and his belief in the importance of representing the wishes of constituents.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-16

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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