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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Telegram Advocating for Increased Funding for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Plea for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation and Request for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0039
- 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 Requesting Funding for Neurological Diseases and Blindness Research
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal for Support of Neurological Diseases and Blindness Institute
- Date:
- 1952-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from B. Downing to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Diseases Research
- Date:
- 1952-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter from Volunteer Film Association Founder Marjorie Lang Advocating for Increased Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute
- Date:
- 1952-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Expansion of Training Opportunities for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Institute
- Date:
- 1952-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Specialized Training for Cerebral Palsied Children
- Date:
- 1952-01-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Funding for the National Blindness Institute and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
- Date:
- 1952-01-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The document is a telegram sent by S. M. Cameron to the Honorable George B. Schwabe, recommending a strong increase in appropriation to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in order to allocate funds to the Children's Rehabilitation Institute for Cerebral Palsy in Cockeysville, Maryland. The goal is to expand the training program and make trained cerebral palsy workers available throughout the United States. Cameron asks Schwabe to speak to subcommittee members on behalf of the recommendation."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Telegram Advocating for Increased Funding for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation")
![["The document is a plea for increased funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in the 1953 budget. It emphasizes the importance of this funding in bringing hope to millions of handicapped individuals and relieving human 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_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Plea for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["The writer is thanking the recipient for passing Public Law 692 which established the national Institute of neurological Diseases and Blindness and appropriated $1,187,400. They are requesting that $8 million be allocated in the 1953 budget for the institute to address the needs of the 20 million 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_60_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation and Request for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["Mrs. K. H. Keltner writes to Representative George B. Schwab urging for an appropriation of eight million dollars to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953. She highlights the importance of funding for research grants, fellowships, and training for neurology teachers, emphasizing the need for support for diseases like multiple sclerosis. Mrs. Keltner expresses her personal connection to the cause and the lack of national drive to aid this society compared to other diseases. She calls for government support and accountability in using taxpayer money effectively."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter to Representative George B. Schwab Requesting Funding for Neurological Diseases and Blindness Research")
![["Jack Volkel, who has been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for 12 years, is urging Honorable George B. Schwab to support the bill appropriating 8 million dollars for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. He expresses his confidence in Schwab's desire to help his constituents."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal for Support of Neurological Diseases and Blindness Institute")
![["The document is from B. Downing, Division Manager of Lane-Wells Company, to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor in the House of Representatives. Downing expresses support for funding the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, citing personal interest as a patient with multiple sclerosis. He requests favorable consideration for increased funding for research and study, emphasizing the importance of federal monies in advancing progress towards finding a cure for neurological diseases."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from B. Downing to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Advocating for Increased Funding for Neurological Diseases Research")
![["The document is a letter written by Marjorie Lang, the founder of a volunteer film association, to The Honorable George B. Schwabe. Lang is requesting an increase in funding for the Children's Rehabilitation Institute to expand their training program and increase efficiency in their work with cerebral palsy patients. She asks Schwabe to personally speak to members of the sub-committee to advocate for the funding increase. The document is signed by Lang as well as other members of the Board of Directors of the association."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter from Volunteer Film Association Founder Marjorie Lang Advocating for Increased Funding for Children's Rehabilitation Institute")
![["The Director of the Institute of Logopedics in Kansas, Martin F. Palmer, is writing to the Honorable George E. Schwab to praise the work of the Rehabilitation Institute for Cerebral Palsy in Maryland. He highlights the excellent training provided by Dr. Winthrop J. Phelps and urges for the consideration of expanding funds for Public Law No. 692 to further extend this 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_61_0000-Institute%20for%20Research%20on%20Neurological%20Diseases%20and%20Blindness,%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Expansion of Training Opportunities for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Institute")
![["The document is written by a mother of a cerebral palsied child to a representative in the House of Representatives, urging them to support a bill for funding specialized training for working with children with cerebral palsy. The mother explains the importance of specialized education for these children and requests favorable consideration of the bill."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Specialized Training for Cerebral Palsied Children")
![["The document is a request for support and an eight million dollar appropriation for the National Blindness Institute of Neurological Diseases and for research in multiple sclerosis. The writer, Louise W. Schwabe, is particularly interested in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis as her sister-in-law is affected by the disease. She believes that funding for research will provide hope to sufferers and ultimately lead to a cure."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Funding for the National Blindness Institute and Research in Multiple Sclerosis")