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

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The letter 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

1946-07-08

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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