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- 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_0002
- 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:
- 1952-01-31
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Caution and Wisdom: A Letter of Concern
- Date:
- 1953-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Health, Housing--Law and legislation, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f02_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Department of Health, Education and Welfare Waste press release
- Date:
- 1978 September 7
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
- Topic:
- Child welfare, Health
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f08_0072
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Reagan Administration's Medicare Cuts press release
- Date:
- 1984
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare
- Names:
- United States. Social Security Administration
- Topic:
- Health, Health insurance
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f09_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Rahall Subcommittee to Hold Hearing in Welch press release
- Date:
- 1985 March 19
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Names:
- United States. Bureau of Mines, United Mine Workers of America, West Virginia Coal Association
- Topic:
- Coal mines and mining--Safety regulations, Health
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f11_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- House-Passed Budget Reconciliation Bill Good for West Virginia, Rahall Says press relese
- Date:
- 1986 September 24
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance
- Names:
- Community Development Block Grant Program (U.S.), United States. Farmers Home Administration, United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development Act
- Topic:
- Housing, Budget, Health
- Congress:
- 99th (1985-1987)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f13_0109
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Rahall's Mining Committee to Seek Increased Health and Safety Funds press release
- Date:
- 1987 February 19
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Labor and Employment
- Names:
- Reagan, Ronald, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Health, Coal mines and mining--Safety regulations
- Congress:
- 100th (1987-1989)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f14_0086
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Rahall Takes the Stand for Huntington V.A. Hospital press release
- Date:
- 1987 March 11
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care
- Topic:
- Health, Veterans' hospitals
- Congress:
- 100th (1987-1989)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f13_0068
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Rahall Announces Subcommittee Approval of Huntington VA Funds press release
- Date:
- 1987 April 2
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Names:
- United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care, Byrd, Robert C.
- Topic:
- Veterans' hospitals, Health
- Congress:
- 100th (1987-1989)
![["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")
![["The document is requesting Honorable George B. Schwab to support the appropriation request for eight million dollars for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1952-53. The writer highlights the importance of funding for research programs, particularly for diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, and mentions the significant number of Americans affected by these diseases. The writer urges Mr. Schwab to consider the impact of the grant on the victims and their families."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Appropriation for National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["The author expresses concern about the spread of lies and malicious behavior in society, particularly in relation to political figures. They mention a Congressional investigation and their support for a specific political candidate. The author also discusses the mistreatment of farmers, public power, and small business owners by wealthy individuals. They express longing to see the recipient of the letter but are glad they are not involved in the current difficult situation. The author also provides an update on the health of a mutual acquaintance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Caution and Wisdom: A Letter of Concern")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f02_0023.jpg "Department of Health, Education and Welfare Waste press release")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f08_0072.jpg "Reagan Administration's Medicare Cuts press release")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f09_0066.jpg "Rahall Subcommittee to Hold Hearing in Welch press release")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f11_0040.jpg "House-Passed Budget Reconciliation Bill Good for West Virginia, Rahall Says press relese")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f13_0109.jpg "Rahall's Mining Committee to Seek Increased Health and Safety Funds press release")
![["Rahall's testimony attached"]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f14_0086.jpg "Rahall Takes the Stand for Huntington V.A. Hospital press release")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f13_0068.jpg "Rahall Announces Subcommittee Approval of Huntington VA Funds press release")