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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Urging Congressional Support for Increased Funding for Neurological Disease and Blindness Research, 1952
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter to Representative George B. Schwab Requesting Funding for Neurological Diseases and Blindness Research
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Pleas for Increased Funding for Neurological Diseases Research in 1952 Letters to Representative Schwab
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal for Support of Neurological Diseases and Blindness Institute
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from B. Downing to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Diseases Research
- Date:
- 1952-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Volunteer Film Association Founder Marjorie Lang Advocating for Increased Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute
- Date:
- 1952-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- An Appeal for Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research
- Date:
- 1952-01-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Training Opportunities for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Institute
- Date:
- 1952-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Specialized Training for Cerebral Palsied Children
- Date:
- 1952-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Increased Funding for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The author of the letter is urging Congressman George B. Schwab to support the 1953 budget item that would allocate $8 million for the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Blindness. The author explains that there are 250,000 people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) and that medical science has not been able to help them. The author believes that with government support, more research could be done to help these individuals, including the author's daughter who has been afflicted with M.S. for five years."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Urging Congressional Support for Increased Funding for Neurological Disease and Blindness Research, 1952")
![["Mrs. K. H. Keltner writes to Representative George B. Schwab urging for an appropriation of eight million dollars to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953. She highlights the importance of funding for research grants, fellowships, and training for neurology teachers, emphasizing the need for support for diseases like multiple sclerosis. Mrs. Keltner expresses her personal connection to the cause and the lack of national drive to aid this society compared to other diseases. She calls for government support and accountability in using taxpayer money effectively."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0039_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter to Representative George B. Schwab Requesting Funding for Neurological Diseases and Blindness Research")
![["Two letters addressed to Mr. George B. Schwab urging him to vote for an increased appropriation to aid in the research of Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological diseases. The documents highlight the number of people affected by these diseases, the importance of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, and the need for continued funding for research and training."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Pleas for Increased Funding for Neurological Diseases Research in 1952 Letters to Representative Schwab")
![["Jack Volkel, who has been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for 12 years, is urging Honorable George B. Schwab to support the bill appropriating 8 million dollars for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. He expresses his confidence in Schwab's desire to help his constituents."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal for Support of Neurological Diseases and Blindness Institute")
![["The document is from B. Downing, Division Manager of Lane-Wells Company, to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor in the House of Representatives. Downing expresses support for funding the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, citing personal interest as a patient with multiple sclerosis. He requests favorable consideration for increased funding for research and study, emphasizing the importance of federal monies in advancing progress towards finding a cure for neurological diseases."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from B. Downing to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Diseases Research")
![["The document is a letter written by Marjorie Lang, the founder of a volunteer film association, to The Honorable George B. Schwabe. Lang is requesting an increase in funding for the Children's Rehabilitation Institute to expand their training program and increase efficiency in their work with cerebral palsy patients. She asks Schwabe to personally speak to members of the sub-committee to advocate for the funding increase. The document is signed by Lang as well as other members of the Board of Directors of the association."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0038_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Volunteer Film Association Founder Marjorie Lang Advocating for Increased Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute")
![["Mrs. Edna M. Babbs writes to Mr. George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, expressing her hope for a cure or aid for multiple Sclerosis, which her husband has been suffering from for over eight years. She mentions the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness and requests expanded appropriations for research on these diseases, emphasizing the importance of finding a cure. She hopes that funding will be provided to help millions of patients suffering from these illnesses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0042_thumbnail.jpg "An Appeal for Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research")
![["The Director of the Institute of Logopedics in Kansas, Martin F. Palmer, is writing to the Honorable George E. Schwab to praise the work of the Rehabilitation Institute for Cerebral Palsy in Maryland. He highlights the excellent training provided by Dr. Winthrop J. Phelps and urges for the consideration of expanding funds for Public Law No. 692 to further extend this training."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Training Opportunities for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Institute")
![["The document is written by a mother of a cerebral palsied child to a representative in the House of Representatives, urging them to support a bill for funding specialized training for working with children with cerebral palsy. The mother explains the importance of specialized education for these children and requests favorable consideration of the bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Specialized Training for Cerebral Palsied Children")
![["The document is a request to Honorable George B. Schwab for an increased appropriation of eight million dollars in funding for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953. Multiple Sclerosis patients and their family members are urging support for this funding due to the high number of people suffering from neurological and sensory disorders."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/82nd%20Congress,%201951-1953-CAC_CC_047_3_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Increased Funding for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")