1946 Correspondence Between Superintendent W. Rankin Young and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Federal Aid for Education, 1946-06-14

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_4_0007

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from W. Rankin Young, Superintendent of Schools in Cleveland, Oklahoma, to George B. Schwabe, a United States Representative, advocating for Senate Bill 181 which provides Federal Aid for education. Young argues that Federal support is necessary to equalize educational opportunities across the country and addresses concerns about Federal control and religious objections. He also highlights the urgent need for increased funds for education due to teacher shortages and lack of interest in the teaching profession. Young urges Schwabe to support the bill and take a bold stand in favor of Federal Aid for education.

Dates

Broadcast: 1946-06-14

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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