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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter to Mr. Schwab Requesting Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- A Plea for Support and Research into Neurological Diseases: A Letter to George Schwab
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0047
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter Petitioning for Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research in 1952
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Urging Congressional Support for National Institute of Neurological Diseases Funding, 1952
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Mother Advocates for Funding to Support National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence from Elmer Thomas to Vice President of The First State Bank
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between R. L. Whitcomb and Senator Almer Thomas concerning Indian Road Construction
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is requesting funding of $8,000,000 for research on multiple sclerosis, a disabling disease that affects both limbs and eyes. The writer, Miss Elizabeth Langham, emphasizes the importance of the funding and asks for support from Congressman George B. Schwab."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0044.jpg "1952 Letter to Mr. Schwab Requesting Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research")
![["Jay W. Baker, a wheelchair-bound individual with multiple sclerosis, is writing to George Schwab to thank him for his past support of a bill for research on neurological diseases and blindness. He is asking for future aid and support for this cause."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0045.jpg "A Plea for Support and Research into Neurological Diseases: A Letter to George Schwab")
![["Granata Stewart is writing to Representative George B. Schwab urging him to support an appropriation of eight million dollars for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953 to fund research on multiple sclerosis."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0047.jpg "1952 Letter Petitioning for Increased Funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research")
![["The document is a request for support for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blind, as the writer's wife has multiple sclerosis. The Institute has a small budget for 1952 and is requesting an increase to eight million dollars for 1953 to continue their important work."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0046.jpg "Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Neurological Disease Research in 1952")
![["The document is from Densely Price to George B. Schwab, urging Congress to provide funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness to address the needs of the 20 million people suffering from neurological and sensory disorders. Price emphasizes the importance of this funding for the general health and welfare of the country."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0052.jpg "Letter Urging Congressional Support for National Institute of Neurological Diseases Funding, 1952")
![["The author, Anna Guyer, is writing to urge the appropriation of eight million dollars to support the national Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. She mentions that her son, John B. Guyer, is a victim of multiple sclerosis and she knows of four other young men with the same condition. She expresses hope that the funding will benefit her son and others affected by the disease."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0053.jpg "Mother Advocates for Funding to Support National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness")
![["C. received a letter from Ellis regarding Grounds of the Seminole Tribe. Thomas is willing to assist Grounds in any way possible and is looking forward to receiving a visit from him."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0012.jpg "Correspondence from Elmer Thomas to Vice President of The First State Bank")
![["R. L. Whitcomb from Muskogee, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Senator Elmer E. Thomas requesting an appointment to discuss Indian road construction. In response, Virginia Smith, on behalf of Senator Thomas, acknowledged the letter and informed Whitcomb that the Senator was on the West Coast and planned to return to Washington in December. Smith offered assistance and assured that the letter would be brought to the Senator's attention."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0023.jpg "Correspondence between R. L. Whitcomb and Senator Almer Thomas concerning Indian Road Construction")
![["The letter is written by someone to their friend Letha, updating them on various events in their life. The writer mentions family members and friends, as well as their husband's discharge from the hospital and their new house. The writer also asks for advice on connecting their water pipes to the government line and getting proof of a friend's survival in Germany."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0001.jpg "Old Letters: Personal Stories and Historical Events from 1945")
![["Senator Elmer Thomas is responding to a letter from Mrs. N. F. Orr regarding the payment to Indian tribes for the sale of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt lands. The Office of Indian Affairs is working on negotiations for the purchase price and distribution of proceeds, with consideration given to Mrs. Orr's suggestions. Mrs. Orr suggests monthly payments of $100 to all Indians, as some are in need and struggling to make a living."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_053_12_11_14A_0019.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Settlement of Choctaw and Chickasaw Coal and Asphalt Land Sales")