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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Mrs. Sklarsky' s Plea for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953 Budget
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for Neurological Diseases Research, 1952
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Telegram Requesting Increased Funding for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Institute
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Mr. Schwab Regarding Support for National Blindness Institute and Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0018
- 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 Urging Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Abstract Poetry: A Collection of Random Thoughts and Expressions
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter to House Representative Advocating for Funding in Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Laurence A. Cooper is appealing for help in funding research for multiple sclerosis patients. She mentions the House Sub-committee considering the budget for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness and emphasizes the need for eight million dollars to help rehabilitate young people with the disease. She shares her personal experience of having two family members with multiple sclerosis and highlights the importance of research in finding a cure. She expresses gratitude for any potential financial support from the committee."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research")
![["The document thanks the recipient for establishing the national Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness and providing an appropriation of $1,187,400. It highlights the need for funding in the 1953 budget to help the 20 million people suffering from neurological and sensory disorders, estimating that $8 million is needed for the Institute. The funds would be used for research grants, fellowships, training, and other important purposes. The document is signed by Mrs. AM Sklarsky."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Mrs. Sklarsky' s Plea for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953 Budget")
![["The document is thanking for the passage of Law 692 which established the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness and the appropriation of $1,187,400 for it. It also mentions that 20 million people are suffering from neurological and sensory disorders and requests $8 million in funding for the institute in the 1953 budget."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["Dorathy Ukkenen from Minneapolis is requesting an appropriation of eight million dollars for research on neurological diseases, specifically blindness. She emphasizes the urgency of finding a cure for these diseases, as her husband recently passed away from a crippling neurological ailment. She believes that funding for research in 1953 is crucial to helping those affected by nerve diseases and hopes for the support of Mr. Schwab in this endeavor."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for Neurological Diseases Research, 1952")
![["A telegram from the President of United Cerebral Palsy of Washington DC urgently requests an increase in appropriation to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness to allocate funds to the Children's Rehabilitation Institute in Cockeysville, Maryland to expand their training program and improve efficiency in work for cerebral palsy nationwide."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Telegram Requesting Increased Funding for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Institute")
![["The document is from Elua Truebland Howell, a parent of a child with cerebral palsy, to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding an appropriation for the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Blindness. Elua believes that funding the Children's Rehabilitation Institute for expanding training programs for cerebral palsy children is important and requests favorable action from the committee. Elua offers further information and mentions having a mild case of cerebral palsy. Elua also mentions their brother-in-law, ex-Senator Perry Howell, who is a Republican."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute")
![["Mrs. Murray E. Sprague is writing to Mr. Schwab about her interest in the activities of the newly formed National Blindness Institute and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She is hoping for progress in finding a cure or help for multiple sclerosis, an affliction that affects many in her community. She mentions an appropriation of eight million dollars for the Institute in 1953 and requests Mr. Schwab's careful consideration of this important matter."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Mr. Schwab Regarding Support for National Blindness Institute and Multiple Sclerosis Society")
![["The document is addressed to Mr. George B. Schwab in reference to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. It mentions the need for more funding in 1953 to continue important research and projects. The writer urges Mr. Schwab to do his part in supporting the Institute."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter to Representative George B. Schwab Urging Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["The document is a letter addressed to someone named Hon from someone named Melin. The document mentions the Justice of Blender and expresses appreciation for their courtly demeanor. The document ends with the signature \"Melin.\""]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Abstract Poetry: A Collection of Random Thoughts and Expressions")
![["KW Johnson is writing to George B. Schwab on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, requesting funding to fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Johnson emphasizes the need for financial support to find a cure for the disease, which has affected his own home. He urges Schwab to consider the billions spent on wars and the relatively small amount needed to help those suffering from illnesses. Johnson expresses hope that Schwab will support their cause and prevent others from being affected by the disease."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter to House Representative Advocating for Funding in Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis")