Concerns with Rent Control: A Letter from Mrs. Martha Miller to George B. Schwabe, 1946-07-16

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 34

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0017

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Martha Miller wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe on July 12, 1946, expressing her concerns about the increase in her house rent from $35.00 to $50.00 per month. She requested his help in holding rent control in place as many families, including hers, were struggling to afford the increased rent. In response, Representative Schwabe acknowledged her letter and mentioned that he had not received complaints from areas where rent control was not in effect. He wished Mrs. Miller luck in resolving the situation with her landlord.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-16

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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