An Appeal for Fairness: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe, 1946-10-18

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0022

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Louise Thomson writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing her frustration with the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A.) and the impact it has had on her apartment rental business. She requests a 20% increase in rents and the ability to adjust them on an equal basis. She praises Congressman Schwabe for his principles and justice and urges him to fight against government control and for freedom. She also mentions the poor condition of her property due to the O.P.A.'s restrictions. She concludes by expressing hope that Congress can lift them out of their despair.

Dates

Creation: 1946-10-18

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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