Opposition to the Resurrection of O.P.A.: Correspondence between Ruth L. Pierce and George B. Schwabe, 1946-07-04

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 28

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_28_0008

Scope and Contents

The letter from George B. Schwabe acknowledges receipt of a letter from Ruth L. Pierce expressing opposition to the resurrection of the O.P.A. Schwabe states that he has consistently opposed the O.P.A. and campaigned on the promise to abolish it. He mentions receiving numerous letters urging him to keep the O.P.A. dead and assures Pierce that he will continue to fight against it. Pierce's letter to Schwabe urges him to do away with foreign planned economy and restore freedom to American citizens, specifically mentioning the impact on landlords and the lack of housing as evidence of ineffective planning by the New Dealers. Pierce urges Schwabe to let the O.P.A. go.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-04

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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