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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Representative George B. Schwab Requesting Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- An Appeal for Funding to Support Neurological Disease Research in 1953
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Gratitude and Funding Request for National Institute of Mesological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Shenkman's Advocacy for Increased Funding to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter to Congressman George B. Schwab Requesting Support for Neurological Diseases and Blindness Institute Funding
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Regarding Increase in Neurological and Sensory Disorders Budget
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding Support for the Institute of Neurological Diseases
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Financial Support in the Fight Against Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter to Mr. Schwab Requesting Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is written by Gertrude Blay Bley, a forty-year-old invalid with Multiple Sclerosis, to Representative George B. Schwab of Oklahoma. She pleads for adequate funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. She emphasizes the importance of research in finding a cure for the disease and asks for $8,000,000 in funding for the Institute in 1953."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0024.jpg "Letter to Representative George B. Schwab Requesting Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research")
![["Mrs. Berkline Sutcliffe writes to Congressman George B. Schwab requesting support for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, which needs eight million dollars for research in 1953. She shares the story of her nephew who died from multiple sclerosis and emphasizes the importance of funding research to save lives. Mrs. Sutcliffe urges Congressman Schwab to support the bill and help those in need."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0027.jpg "An Appeal for Funding to Support Neurological Disease Research in 1953")
![["The document is thanking the recipient for passing Public Law 692, which established the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness and provided funding of $1,187,400. The document also requests consideration for an additional $8 million in the 1953 budget to address neurological and sensory disorders affecting 20 million people."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0026.jpg "Letter of Gratitude and Funding Request for National Institute of Mesological Diseases and Blindness")
![["J.A. Shenkman of Shenkman's Fine Furniture in Tarentum, PA is requesting an increase in appropriation to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness for the Children's Rehabilitation Institute to expand their training program for cerebral palsies. This is seen as a must for the betterment of the institute."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0032.jpg "Shenkman's Advocacy for Increased Funding to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["Margaret Swang writes to Honorable George B. Schwab requesting support for an $8,000,000 appropriation for the Institute of Neurological Diseases & Blindness, citing her two friends afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis as a reason for his support."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0034.jpg "1952 Letter to Congressman George B. Schwab Requesting Support for Neurological Diseases and Blindness Institute Funding")
![["Mrs. Gu Brunner is writing to George B. Schwabe, a member of the appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, urging for an increase in budget for neurological and sensory disorders. She highlights the dire situation faced by those with these disorders, especially young people, and calls for immediate action from the committee."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0037.jpg "Letter to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Regarding Increase in Neurological and Sensory Disorders Budget")
![["The document is a letter requesting support for the appropriation of 8 million Dollars for the Institute of Neurological Diseases & Blindness. The writer, who is afflicted with multiple sclerosis, asks for the recipient's help in making this possible. The document is signed by Frank M. Given."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0036.jpg "Request for Funding Support for the Institute of Neurological Diseases")
![["The document is a letter requesting support for the appropriation of 8 million dollars for diseases and blindness. The author, Joseph E Milan, is asking for the recipient's support in this worthy cause, specifically for infantile paralysis. The document is signed sincerely and includes the address of the author in Buffalo, United States."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0041.jpg "Request for Financial Support in the Fight Against Diseases and Blindness")
![["Mrs. Irving Warman is writing to Honorable George H. Schwabe urging for a greater appropriation for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in the 1953 budget. She has a personal interest in the matter as she suffers from multiple sclerosis, one of the diseases the Institute works on. Mrs. Warman emphasizes the importance of funding for research and finding a cure for these diseases."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0040.jpg "Letter to Congressman Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research")
![["The document is requesting funding of $8,000,000 for research on multiple sclerosis, a disabling disease that affects both limbs and eyes. The writer, Miss Elizabeth Langham, emphasizes the importance of the funding and asks for support from Congressman George B. Schwab."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0044.jpg "1952 Letter to Mr. Schwab Requesting Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research")