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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0031
- 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 Regarding Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- 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_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_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_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)
- 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_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_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)
![["The document is requesting additional funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in order to continue important research and projects for the 20 million people suffering from these diseases. The writer urges Mr. Schwab to do his part in securing at least eight million for 1953 to ensure the Institute's effectiveness."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter to Representative George B. Schwab Regarding Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["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")
![["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")
![["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 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")
![["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")
![["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")
![["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")