Correspondence Regarding the Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in 1946, 1946-07-08

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 6

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_6_0001

Scope and Contents

The document from the Oklahoma State Industrial Union Council requests Congressman George B. Schwabe to oppose the Equal Rights Amendment, as they believe it would deprive women of equal protection in the workforce. The Congressman responds that he has not yet studied the proposed measure but will give it serious consideration before any vote is taken. The union council emphasizes the important role women played during the war and advocates for equal pay for equal work.

Dates

Broadcast: 1946-07-08

Creator

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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