The document is written by Lillian on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, urging Representative George B. Schwab to support the appropriation of at least $8,000,000 for the Institute. Lillian emphasizes the importance of finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and helping young people affected by the disease become productive citizens again. She argues that the country should prioritize funding for this cause, given the potential benefits in the long run.

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Urgent Appeal for Funding for National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0024
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Urgent Appeal for Funding for National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
Date Created:
1952-01-01
EDTF:
1952-01-01
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:
The document is written by Lillian on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, urging Representative George B. Schwab to support the appropriation of at least $8,000,000 for the Institute. Lillian emphasizes the importance of finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and helping young people affected by the disease become productive citizens again. She argues that the country should prioritize funding for this cause, given the potential benefits in the long run.
Congress:
82nd (1951-1953)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_3_0000, Box 27, Folder 61, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page