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- 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_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_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)
![["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 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")
![["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")