1952 Letter to House Representative Advocating for Funding in Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 60

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_60_0021

Scope and Contents

KW Johnson is writing to George B. Schwab on behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, requesting funding to fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Johnson emphasizes the need for financial support to find a cure for the disease, which has affected his own home. He urges Schwab to consider the billions spent on wars and the relatively small amount needed to help those suffering from illnesses. Johnson expresses hope that Schwab will support their cause and prevent others from being affected by the disease.

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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