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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for a Billion-Dollar Medical Program to Cure Cancer and the Common Cold
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Health
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Bell Oil and Gas Company and Representative G. B. Schwabe Regarding Product Regulation and Inflation Concerns
- 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_1_7_7_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Classification and Protection of Angora Rabbit Wool Industry in United States
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter Advocating for Tax Exemption for Retired Federal Employees
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1952 Letter Urging Support for Neurological Diseases Institute Appropriation
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1953 Budget Request for Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- 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_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)
![["The document is urging Honorable George B. Schwake to consider a proposal for a massed effort to find a cure for cancer and the common cold. The writer suggests appropriating a billion dollars for this study, highlighting the potential benefits in terms of economic impact and human suffering. The writer believes such a project would receive widespread support and could be a significant accomplishment for mankind. They urge swift action in getting the proposal underway before the Congressional elections in the fall."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0000-Social%20Security,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_4_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for a Billion-Dollar Medical Program to Cure Cancer and the Common Cold")
![["The document is thanking G. B. Schwabe for a reply regarding regulation of oil. The writer expresses a dislike for regulation but acknowledges the need for it in certain circumstances to prevent chaos and inflation. They highlight the importance of protecting the middle class and the free enterprise system from the negative effects of unregulated chaos."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0000-Subsidies,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Bell Oil and Gas Company and Representative G. B. Schwabe Regarding Product Regulation and Inflation Concerns")
![["The document is addressed to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding the importance of the Angora Rabbit Wool industry in the United States. The writer discusses the growth of the industry since imports were cut off during the war, and expresses concern about foreign competition once European countries resume production. The writer requests a classification for Angora Rabbit wool and a 50% ad valorem duty to protect American producers. The mills and spinners also support these requests."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0000-Tariff,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Classification and Protection of Angora Rabbit Wool Industry in United States")
![["Mary Garrett Logan is writing to Mr. Schwabe in support of the Ramspeck Bill, which would exempt retired Federal employees from income tax on annuity payments. She believes that current living expenses are much higher than when retirement pensions were fixed, and $73.36 per month is not enough. She urges Mr. Schwabe to make an effort in favor of passing the bill and turning it into law."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Advocating for Tax Exemption for Retired Federal Employees")
![["The document is a letter dated January 6, 1952, from R. Warser to Dr. Un Schaub, requesting support for an appropriation of $8,000 for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Disorders for the year 1953. The document emphasizes the importance of the new institute for all Americans."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1952 Letter Urging Support for Neurological Diseases Institute Appropriation")
![["A request for a budget of 8 million dollars in 1953 for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness to help sufferers like S. Braun. The request is addressed to George B. Schwab of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor in the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The document urges the recipient to support funding for 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1953 Budget Request for 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")
![["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")