Nan L. Johnson, a victim of multiple sclerosis, urges Honorable George B. Schwab to support an appropriation of eight million dollars for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. She explains the impact of the disease on her life and emphasizes the need for research and support for those affected. Johnson also mentions writing a similar letter to Mr. Fogarty, Chairman of the committee.

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1952 Letter Urging Support for Funding in Neurological Diseases Research

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0048
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
1952 Letter Urging Support for Funding in Neurological Diseases Research
Date Created:
1952-01-28
EDTF:
1952-01-28
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
Nan L. Johnson, a victim of multiple sclerosis, urges Honorable George B. Schwab to support an appropriation of eight million dollars for the Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness. She explains the impact of the disease on her life and emphasizes the need for research and support for those affected. Johnson also mentions writing a similar letter to Mr. Fogarty, Chairman of the committee.
Policy Area:
Education
Congress:
82nd (1951-1953)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 60, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page