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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for the National Blindness Institute and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
- Date:
- 1952-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-20
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Health, Health insurance--Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Funding to Fight Multiple Sclerosis
- Date:
- 1952-01-20
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal for Increased Funding to Fight Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Call to Action: Support for Victims of Multiple Sclerosis
- Date:
- 1952-01-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Research for Neurological Diseases: A Plea for Increased Funding
- Date:
- 1952-01-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Research
- Date:
- 1952-01-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Increased Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute: A Plea from Mae King Heinemann
- Date:
- 1952-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal for Funding: National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Appropriations for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document is a request for support and an eight million dollar appropriation for the National Blindness Institute of Neurological Diseases and for research in multiple sclerosis. The writer, Louise W. Schwabe, is particularly interested in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis as her sister-in-law is affected by the disease. She believes that funding for research will provide hope to sufferers and ultimately lead to a cure."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for the National Blindness Institute and Research in Multiple Sclerosis")
![["The document is a plea to Congressman George B. Schwab to increase the appropriation for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness from $1,187,400 to $8,000,000 for 1953. The writer's brother suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and is in need of the Institute's research and support. The funds will be used for research, training, and other purposes to help those afflicted with the disease. The writer hopes for a cure to be discovered soon to alleviate her brother's suffering."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["A letter dated January 20, 1952 from D. H. Tessmer to Congressman George B. Schwab, discussing the importance of funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, specifically for research on Multiple Sclerosis. The document emphasizes the severity and impact of the disease and requests an appropriation of eight million dollars for research grants."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Funding to Fight Multiple Sclerosis")
![["The document is a request for an increase in the appropriation for the Institute of Neurological Diseases for the Blindness for 1952, as the current amount is not enough to care for the millions afflicted with the disease. The sender is asking the recipient to work towards increasing the appropriation."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal for Increased Funding to Fight Blindness")
![["The document is requesting support for a measure providing aid to victims of multiple sclerosis. The writer knows a deserving victim of the disease and is hoping for support."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Call to Action: Support for Victims of Multiple Sclerosis")
![["Mrs. Katherine M. Baker is writing to Mr. George B. Schwab, a member of the appropriations subcommittee on Labor, to request an increased appropriation of eight million dollars for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in the 1953 budget. She explains that there is a great need for research and study to aid individuals with multiple sclerosis, including her son-in-law and acquaintances who are afflicted with the disease. Mrs. Baker believes that with more funding, a cure or aid for those with neurological diseases can be found. She urges Mr. Schwab to support this increased appropriation in the budget planning."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Research for Neurological Diseases: A Plea for Increased Funding")
![["Several individuals are writing to Representative George B. Schwabe to request an increase in appropriation to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in order to support research and training programs for conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis. They urge Representative Schwabe to support an eight million dollar appropriation for the institute in 1953."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Research")
![["The document is a request to Congressman Schwabe to increase the appropriation to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in order to allocate funds to The Children's Rehabilitation Institute for their training program for Cerebral Palsies. The document is signed by Mae King Heinemann."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Increased Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute: A Plea from Mae King Heinemann")
![["Marthe Laws writes a letter to Honorable George B. Schwab requesting government aid of eight million dollars for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953. She explains her personal connection to the cause as her husband suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and emphasizes the importance of funding for research and support for those affected by chronic neurological disorders. Laws urges Schwab to support the Institute in the upcoming year."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal for Funding: National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["Two individuals from Illinois, Cicero and J.A. Waterhouse, are writing to George B. Schwab in Washington D.C. to request his support for appropriations to the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. Cicero asks for support for the Institute, while Waterhouse mentions his wife's condition and requests full support for the appropriations."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Appropriations for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")