Mrs. Sklarsky' s Plea for Increased Funding for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness in 1953 Budget, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 60

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0010

Scope and Contents

The letter thanks the recipient for establishing the national Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness and providing an appropriation of $1,187,400. It highlights the need for funding in the 1953 budget to help the 20 million people suffering from neurological and sensory disorders, estimating that $8 million is needed for the Institute. The funds would be used for research grants, fellowships, training, and other important purposes. The letter is signed by Mrs. AM Sklarsky.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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