Urgent Appeal for National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness Funding, 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_61_0052

Scope and Contents

A telegram is sent to the Honorable George B Schwab requesting favorable action on an appropriation for the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, specifically for research on Multiple Sclerosis. The telegram emphasizes the need for research on this degenerative disease, which is more prevalent than polio but poorly understood. It also describes the typical progression of the disease from cane to wheelchair to bed. The telegram is signed by Chandler Hovey, Chairman of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Dates

Creation: 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

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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