Correspondence on the Veterans' Homestead Proposal of 1945, 1945-11-23

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0021

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Elizabeth Whitehead wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe about a veterans' homestead proposal. She inquired about the size of the tracts of land, eligibility for veterans with pensions, and the process of applying for the program. She also mentioned a newspaper article about veterans being given land from the Cherokee Nation. She expressed interest in the program for a young man under her care who is unable to work due to health reasons. She also expressed her support for the Republican party and emphasized the need for a good administration.

Dates

Creation: 1945-11-23

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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