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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Democracy: A Call to Action by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-04-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Support and Gratitude: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1950-05-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation--United States, Health
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Democratic Success in Foreign Policy: A Record of Achievement
- Date:
- 1950-06-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Health
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Veterans Hospital Crisis: Urgent Need for Action in Southern California
- Date:
- 1950-08-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Health
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Clarification of Misinformation: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-08-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Health, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Courageous Women of America: Forty-Ninth Companion Poll
- Date:
- 1950-10-04
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Health, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Appropriation for National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support Needed for National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0030
- 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 National Institute of Neurological Diseases
- Date:
- 1952-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health
- 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)
![["The document is a collection of resolutions and communications regarding the closing of Veterans Administration hospitals in southern California, specifically the Van Nuys Birmingham Hospital. Various organizations, including the American Veterans Committee and Veterans of Foreign Wars, express concern about the impact of closing hospitals on veterans in need of medical care and the communities involved. They recommend that the VA take over closed Army and Navy hospitals and oppose the transfer of patients to the naval hospital at Long Beach. The document highlights the importance of providing adequate medical care for disabled and sick veterans."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Defending Democracy: A Call to Action by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The Democratic Party published a study comparing the promises made in the 1948 platforms of the two major parties with their performance in Congress. The study shows that the Democratic Party kept its promises while the Republican Party voted against its own promises. The Democratic Party is portrayed as the party of performance, while the Republican Party is seen as making glib promises. The study highlights specific issues such as foreign policy, trade, national defense, housing, health, education, science, and agriculture where the Democratic Party's actions aligned with their promises."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0000-Miscellaneous/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Support and Gratitude: A Letter Exchange")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is running for the United States Senate and is reaching out to optometrists for their support. She believes in the importance of the optometric profession and pledges to work for legislation that will benefit them. She highlights her support for healthcare initiatives and her record in Congress, emphasizing her commitment to the health and welfare of the American people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Democratic Success in Foreign Policy: A Record of Achievement")
![["The document discusses the urgent need for more hospital beds for veterans in California due to the increasing population and unemployment rates. It highlights the delays in construction of new facilities and closures of existing ones, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling the promise of free hospitalization for veterans. The document also calls for efforts to support veterans and alleviate their desperate needs through initiatives such as the \"Hour of Sharing\" campaign."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Veterans Hospital Crisis: Urgent Need for Action in Southern California")
![["Mrs. Cummins congratulates Helen Gahagan Douglas on her election win and expresses her support for her in the upcoming finals. She also voices her concerns about the crookedness in California politics and urges Douglas to stop cross filing. Mrs. Cummins also mentions her poor health and lack of education in Southern California."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0000-Miscellaneous/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Clarification of Misinformation: A Letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Representative Richard M. Nixon is campaigning for the United States Senate, emphasizing the need for the Republican Party to stand for a \"better life\" and oppose the socialist program of the Administration. He plans to focus on issues such as the Taft-Hartley Act, the Brannan Farm plan, and compulsory health insurance. Nixon also criticizes the Democrats' handling of money, arguing that the average manufacturing wage earner has not seen significant benefits. He is determined to fight against what he sees as a trend towards \"British socialism.\""]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Courageous Women of America: Forty-Ninth Companion Poll")
![["A postcard dated January 30, 1952, addressed to Mr. George B. Schwab, a member of the appropriations subcommittee on Labor in the House of Representatives, requesting funding of at least one million dollars for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. The research being conducted is important for those suffering from multiple sclerosis. The sender, Bertha Forderwount, expresses gratitude for the consideration of this request."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Appropriation for National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["Ja Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Janekner, writing from Washington D.C. on January 16, 1952, is requesting support from George B. Schmale for an appropriation of eight million dollars to support the National Institute for Mundagical Disorders and Blindness. Janekner highlights the need for funding due to the large number of people suffering from neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis. Janekner expresses hope that with the necessary funding, effective treatments can be found. Janekner urges Schmale to support the appropriation for the institute in 1952."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Support Needed for National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Blindness")
![["The document is written by Willard R. Brock to George B. Schwab, a member of the House of Representatives, requesting an increase in appropriations for the newly formed National Institute of Neurological Diseases in 1953 to help 13,000,000 individuals suffering from neurological illnesses, particularly Multiple Sclerosis."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Increased Funding for National Institute of Neurological Diseases")
![["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")