Opposition to Drafting Teen-Age Boys: A Letter from Freeman Lumber Company, 1946-06-17

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 48

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_48_0003

Scope and Contents

The letter is from L. R. Freeman of Freeman Lumber Company expressing opposition to the extension of the draft act and drafting of teenage boys. Congressman George B. Schwabe responds, stating he has always been against the measure and thanking Freeman for his views. Freeman urges Schwabe to use his influence to stop the drafting of teenage boys.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-17

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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